Canyon Endurace CF SLX tested in Belgium, compared to other brands

Compared to the latest Canyon Endurace CFR – which is basically an aero pro road race bike with and endurance name – the new Canyon Endurace CF SLX makes more sense for a lot more riders with its less aggressive geometry, sensible gearing and features, and more approachable pricing.

I tested the CF SLX and CFR bikes at Canyon’s launch in Belgium back in the spring. Outside of the Canyon family, how does the CF SLX compare to other endurance bikes on the market? I dig into that with a few specifics.

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