Hi, I know a lot of people have already asked a similar question before, but I still can’t decide between these two. It wil be my first roadbike, but I am quite fit, so geometry won’t really be a problem. I already tested a similar Aeroad & Ultimate at a Canyon Service Centre and absolutely loved them both. The first couple of months I will also use the bike for commuting, next to going on tours with friends (not competitions, maybe triathlons later on). I wonder if the Ultimate will be a better balanced bike in general due to it’s slightly lesser stiffness. On the other hand, I live in Belgium so most of the roads are flat, so leaning more to the Aeroad.
Does anyone have any advice for me? 🙏🏻
Thanks in advance! Can’t wait to order one
by Neat_Scar_5147
12 Comments
Aeroad for riding anywhere in Belgium
SLX is slightly higher end than SL, so I vote for the Aeroad
Aeroad is versatile – obviously designed for speed but its light weight makes it an excellent climbing bike too. I also personally prefer the look of the aeroad
Aeroad all the way!
Unless you **really** want shimano instead of sram, I would go with the aeroad. I don’t like the look of the ultimate, and Belgium is the perfect place for an aero frame. I’m not the biggest fan of the new Cosmic wheels though.
I wanted to reply to you in the torque no los dos meme but i realised we’re not supposed to post memes.
personally i like the shape of the aeroad. my mate said it looks like a spaceship. looks aside, the aeroad has sram. i dunno what your preference is, if you have any. i prefer the old school shimano gear ratios and have had shimano since forever.
Aeroad.
Wait for the aeroad CF slx 7 di2 to come in stock again. It’s the best value bike canyon offers right now.
I ride my aeroad everywhere, it’s a bad ass bike. You will be happy.
I have both bikes. Preference is strongly to the Aeroad. Better all round bike. Good in the hills and certainly better on the flats.
Go for Aeroad. Damn sexy looking bike. Fast on flats and it can climb too.
My take on aero vs climbing bikes: it won’t change anything significative for you and I. Maybe climbing bike are a little more comfortable to ride, but even there…
Both are quite aero, both are quite light. Unless you turn pro, I say just choose the one you think is the best looking: the one that makes you want to ride it everyday.