Racers and fit club riders who want a low stack without full aero integration. If the Aeroad cockpit feels like too much, this is the sibling.
Canyon's lightweight race bike: snappy, precise, and less of a wind-cheater than the Aeroad. It rewards a committed position and calm hands in corners rather than a slammed aero tuck.
Riders who race or ride fast on rolling and flat roads and are happy with a long, low fit. Not the pick if you want a tall stack.
A deep-section race bike that wants speed. The cockpit is integrated and the front end is stiff; it holds a line in crosswinds better than older Aeroads, but it still feels like an aero bike.
Racers who want a climbing Orbea. Orca Aero is the wind-cheating sibling.
Orbea's lightweight race bike, OMX carbon on high kits, and a fit that is race-low without S5 drama. OMX vs OMR changes weight more than geometry.
| Measurement |  Argon 18Gallium 2010 |  CanyonUltimate CF SLX 2027 |  CanyonAeroad CF SLX 2024 |  OrbeaOrca 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 559 | 560+1 | 560+1 | 552−7 |
| Reachmm | 393 | 393 | 393 | 385−8 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.3+0.3 | 73.3+0.3 | 72.8−0.2 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.5+0.5 | 73.5+0.5 | 73.5+0.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 410 | 410 | 410 | 408−2 |
| Wheelbasemm | 998 | 988−10 | 988−10 | 981−17 |
| BB dropmm | 70 | 72+2 | 70 | 70 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | — |
| Part | Gallium L | Ultimate CF SLX M | Aeroad CF SLX M | Orca 53 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 110 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Bar | 440 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 400 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 170 mm |
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