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.
Climbers and racers who want Cervelo without S5's deep aero cockpit. Soloist is the value race sibling.
Cervelo's lightweight race bike. It does not try to be an S5. Climbing, precise, and still a low WorldTour stack/reach chart.
| Measurement |  Argon 18Gallium 2027 |  CanyonUltimate CF SLX 2027 |  CanyonAeroad CF SLX 2024 |  CerveloR5 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 559 | 560+1 | 560+1 | 568+9 |
| Reachmm | 393 | 393 | 393 | 391−2 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.3+0.3 | 73.3+0.3 | 73.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.5+0.5 | 73.5+0.5 | 73.0 |
| Chainstaymm | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| Wheelbasemm | 998 | 988−10 | 988−10 | 993−5 |
| BB dropmm | 70 | 72+2 | 70 | 74+4 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | — |
| Part | Gallium L | Ultimate CF SLX M | Aeroad CF SLX M | R5 56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 110 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 440 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 review - fast and keenly priced; a little chattery on rougher roads · Fast · Lightweight · Good value · Handy cockpit adjustability.
The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX is a lightning-fast aero bike that offers a rapid ride, superb spec and enough practicality for everyday performance road riding.
The handling geometry has been lifted directly from the R5 climbing race bike to create what Cervelo says is a platform with “poise, stability, and precision”.
Cervelo's R5 is an excellent all-rounder. For everything from long and steep climbs to big rides over questionable surfaces, it's sufficiently light and ...