I recently got an Aeroad. It’s an awesome bike 🚴♀️ and really enjoy riding it (broke few PRs on flats and climbs). I can’t keep my eyes off it. As an amateur cyclist, I do attend crits and granfondos regularly but this bike is definitely overkill for me and I’m under utilizing to its potential. I’m just lucky to have this bike for enjoyment.
I am 179cm and 79-80cm inseam which sits between size S and size M. I went for the size M for the stability but I have to lower seat tube a lot and adjust the saddle slightly forward cuz my sizing is at the edge of size M. I also never rode a size S Aeroad. I read online it will be more compact and more agile but then one have to be more flexible cuz of higher seat tube adjustment and shorter reach+. Possible major toe overlap, harder to super tuck etc.
I did my bike fits a few times in the past so I do know my measurements. Technically both bikes can work.
I’m torn with the decision as with many post around Canyon sizing. I have a few days left to decide either to keep or return it. Also if I do get a size S, I might regret retuning size M. So I thought I get some opinions from online who has experienced in this situation or knows about it?
🙏 in advanced
by coffeejoy
4 Comments
If you like the bike, the fit is good and you’re happy – why would you change it? Doesn’t make sense to me.
I tell you what. I’m 177 with 83 inseam (which is strange because I’m shorter than you but apparently my legs are longer). I’ve got the exact same bike in size S (see profile pic). I think it’s a good fit. It’s a bit less of a stretch compared to my old bikes from other brands, which feels nicer actually. What I like most is the narrow handlebars actually., as my shoulders are quite narrow. Could go even narrower.
I saw them updating the sizing chart recently, what does it say about your size?
L! Fits to me😉
Another topic, what color scheme is that? Is this the alpecin deceuninck one? If yes… Wow