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 like Cannondale's handling and want the serviceable frame. Synapse is the taller sibling; SuperX is the CX/gravel race cousin.
The fourth-generation EVO keeps the third generation's geometry but goes lighter, slipperier, and back to a threaded BSA bottom bracket. Same fit as the 2020–2022 bike, easier to live with.
| Measurement |  VieloR+1 2023 |  CanyonUltimate CF SLX 2027 |  CanyonAeroad CF SLX 2024 |  CannondaleSuperSix EVO 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 560 | 560 | 560 | 545−15 |
| Reachmm | 394 | 393−1 | 393−1 | 387−7 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.3+0.3 | 73.3+0.3 | 71.2−1.8 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 74.0+0.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1000 | 988−12 | 988−12 | 1010+10 |
| BB dropmm | 69 | 72+3 | 70+1 | 72+3 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | — |
| Part | R+1 L | Ultimate CF SLX M | Aeroad CF SLX M | SuperSix EVO 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.