Unboxing 2024 Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2

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  • Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024

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  • @jetwind72
    @jetwind72 Год назад +11

    I purchased the same bike back in September. I am coming from a CF Dura-Ace bike from 15 years ago, so I can only compare my old bike. I am glad you mentioned that the bike is twitchy at low speed. I noticed that too. I have to be careful when I take my hands off the bars. The top-tube storage is ok but a picked up a fake water bottle tool case and it work out great! No more saddlebag. I have installed TPU tubes and love it. Not going tubeless yet. Ride quality is unbelievable. 30mm in the front and 32 in the rear, is an excellent combination. I never imagined going electronic shifting, but with the Ultegra Di2, it is a game changer. I can never go back to mechanical. I removed one of stack spacers and it feels better. Overall, I love the bike! It looks badass and rides like dream. Looking forward to your long term review.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey! Thanks for your comment.
      Yes, the 30 mm in the front and 32 in the rear is just hte perfect balance between comfort and speed I believe. The electronic shifting is very good too -- are you uisng the "semi automatic shifting"? It is quite a cool feature IMO.
      I might remove some spacers in the future too. For now, I am still getting used to how the bike rides.
      Long-term review will come up for sure :)
      Enjoy your Endurace!

  • @rcjic26
    @rcjic26 Год назад +6

    I have decided to purchase this bike. Absolutely the best bike for the money. So many goods points to numerous to list. Will purchase either in December 2023 or January 2024. I am excessively salivating - have to change shirts every few hours. May have to purchase sooner😂😂.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад +1

      It’s a fantastic bike, definitely worth the wait =)

  • @tsint
    @tsint 2 месяца назад +2

    I'm in a similar situation, I bought a Grizl 8 before the summer that I'm really happy with. But almost all my rides are on asphalt, and now I'm looking for an excuse to also buy an Endurace CF SLX 7 Di2.
    Great input! :)

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  2 месяца назад

      Hey, thanks for your comment! I think the Endurace will nicely complement with the Grizl you have :)

  • @vanivari359
    @vanivari359 6 месяцев назад +1

    i was sceptical about the top tube storage (to much of a hassle to get the stuff out), but i already needed tools and it worked fine, it was easy enough and it's cool to have a dynaplug, CO2, CO2 "pump" and the tire levers on board, leaving space in the saddle bag for other stuff. The only bummer is that TV remote look and that it's the place where your sweat drops during a climb. Obviously, the downtube would be better, but because of the split saddle post, they can't put the DI2 battery in there so they have to put the battery into the downtube blocking it for storage. That's why the grail with a normal seat post has bottom tube storage.

  • @whiteskaziks1373
    @whiteskaziks1373 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hi ! Can you tell me what the distance is from the tip of the saddle to the end of the handlebars (to the limite- max in front), please?

  • @vijaynadkarni
    @vijaynadkarni 6 месяцев назад

    Great video! I’m planning on buying the same bike and your video has undoubtedly been a factor in my decision.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  6 месяцев назад

      Hey man! Happy to read that the video has helped you decide. The Endurace is a fantastic bike. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I and others do :)

  • @ekaliptusisalive
    @ekaliptusisalive Месяц назад +1

    would love that long term review 😄

  • @arionith2608
    @arionith2608 2 месяца назад

    Hi just wanted to ask did you consider other options as well if so why did you choose canyon over lets say specialized or Cannondale. I really like this bike btw and am seriously considering it.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  2 месяца назад

      Hey! I considered Specialized Roubaix and even the Tarmac... But I already had (very good) experience with Canyon, and you get a lot of bang for your buck with their bikes. I would've had to spend around 1k-1.5k more to get a similarly spec bike from other brands. My bike mechanic is more than happy to service Canyon bikes so that also made my purchasing decision much easier. Lastly, I really like how Canyon bikes look, but this can be subjective!

  • @thisandthatandotherthings
    @thisandthatandotherthings Год назад

    Can you confirm that the frame could be fitted with a 54 tooth front chain ring? Basically look at the mount for the front derailleur and see if there is the range to raise it higher. Then look at the clearance at the rear and see if the front chain ring was wider whether the teeth at the back would contact or clear the chainstay?

  • @shred3005
    @shred3005 Год назад +5

    I got the Endurace CF SLX 8 Aero (comes with the DT Swiss 35mm deep carbon wheels) less than 2 weeks ago. 4 days shipping from Koblenz to Australia!
    For me it is to replace my old Ultimate CF SLX 8 (mechanical Ultegra) that I’ve ridden 31,000 happy kilometres on.
    This Endurace has a more relaxed geometry than the Ultimate so first thing I did was remove the big spacer from under the bar stem to reduce the effective stack to be the same as my Ultimate. I also set the bar with to the minimum 400mm (20mm narrower than my Ultimate) to keep
    It aero. :).
    People said why didn’t I buy another Ultimate if I’m setting up the Endurace similar to the Ultimate. Well one thing is I’m not young any more and I might want to choose more relaxed geometry by putting the spacer back in.
    Other reason to get the Endurace CF SLX 8 Aero here at AU$7,900 it is AU$2,000 cheaper than the Ultimate CF SLX 8 Aero which is AU$9,900! Both are the same spec SLX carbon layup, same handlebar, same Ultegra Di2, Same DT Swiss 1400 carbon wheels (excerpt 50mm deep on the Ultimate, not 35mm). Yet Canyon can get people to pay $2,000 more for the Ultimate!
    The 30mm and 32mm wide tyres is mind boggling for me. So FAT! My first road bike many years ago had either 19nm or 21mm wide. My old steel bike with 1990s Dura Ace still runs 21mm wide. My Ultimate came some years ago with 23mm. Now 30mm and 32mm??!!!! Well good thing is the bike doesn’t feel slower and my Strava times are similar but the ride quality is so good with the fat tyres and VCLS split seatpost that in fact it feels so smooth and effortless even though I’m going just as fast.
    I’m not a fan of the top tube storage either. I bought the wrench tool kit to go with it and it does all fit but it’s a tight fit and the little door is ugly.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад +2

      Hey, thanks for watching and for sharing your experience!
      4-day shipping is not bad at all considering the distance. In Switzerland it usually takes 2 days to arrive once the bike has left Koblenz, so 2 more extra days to cross the entire planet is not bad haha.
      I was also debating between getting the Ultimate or the Endurace and came to the same conclusion: paying ca. 2500 Swiss Francs more for the Ultimate just wasn't worth it for me. I was also putting a lot of weight on comfort, so the Endurance was the perfect bike for me.
      Tire width -- coming from my Grizl's 45 mm tires, I was quite suprised how thin 30 and 32 mm tires can be hahaha. I cannot imagine riding a bike on 19 mm or 21 mm tires -- I guess the aero gains are so marginal at that point that it's just better to go with 25 or even 28?
      Top tube storage -- So do you find yourself taking the wrench tool kit in the top tube storage or have you given up on it completely? I am not sure what to do to be honest. I even considered putting some tape to cover it and forget about it. I am doubtful about its long-term durability.

    • @shred3005
      @shred3005 Год назад +1

      @@HeyImRod it’s been proven in the last 5+ yrs that on the less than perfect roads most of us ride on, slightly wider tyres at a lower pressure is actually faster as narrow tyres at high pressure causes energy loss through the micro vibrations from rumbling over rough road surface. Of course at high speeds there is an aerodynamic loss from the fatter tyres but most of us mere humans don’t ride fast enough all the time for that to be an issue. Slightly fatter = smooth = fast. Tubeless is even better. Even world tour team riders are using 28mm which for racing a road bike is a good balance between aerodynamics and smooth ride. 25mm is out and certainly 21mm of old! I have 28mm tubeless on my titanium bike and that’s really nice. 28mm tubeless is as comfortable as 30mm with tubes.
      Having said that it does come down to the surface. On an ultra smooth velodrome where speeds are high and the surface perfectly smooth, narrower tyres at very high pressure reduces the contact area and is aero. You won’t see wider than 23mm and pressures up to 180-200psi on latex and silk tyres.
      I am using the top tube storage to test it out. Reality is although I ride 200-300km per week I rarely need to access tools and very very few flats. If I had to get the tools out often it would be annoyingly awkward and slow. I have the Canyon ratchet tool, tyre levers and a CO2 cylinder. It fits but it’s tight. But you still need to carry a spare tyre (even if running tubeless which I will switch too). At present I’m going without a saddle bag because why would you have a saddle bag if the bike has interval storage? Well because it’s sensible to have a tube just in case so I have one of those tiny TPU tubes in a plastic bag in my back jersey pocket.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад +1

      @@shred3005 Yes, most of us mere mortals will definitely do just fine with 28mm tires -- especially on an endurance bike. I think I will put a 30mm rear tire once the original ones need to be replaced (hopefully not anytime soon).
      I might do the same thing as you regarding the top tube storage. At the moment I still have the saddle bag with an inner tube but I will look into the TPU tubes.

  • @Thomas5937
    @Thomas5937 Год назад +1

    I have the same bike coming in on friday. Looks great and I can't wait to get mine!

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад +2

      It’s a great bike, you are going to really like it :)

    • @jamesparker1
      @jamesparker1 Год назад

      When did you order your bike? Canyon website is saying they are all practically sold out

  • @AntonMuller
    @AntonMuller 9 месяцев назад

    Hey HeylmRod ! Thank you so much for this video - I just ordered the same exact bike last week and expect to receive it early March ! So I will definitely rewatch your assembly instructions when the time comes - just one question : is there some attachment underneath the integrated cockpit for the Garmin ?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hey! Yes, there are two screw holes that can be used to attach the Garmin mount. I am not exactly sure if there are third-party options for that, but Canyon offers some of their own mounts that are compatible with the Garmin computers..
      Here's a picture of what the cockpit looks from underneath: preview.redd.it/garmin-gopro-mount-for-cp0018-aerocockpit-v0-7nu00knmkmib1.png?width=898&format=png&auto=webp&s=7b4825903e4adcf092402b865bb0336514f75717
      Your bike should arrive right before Spring starts, perfect timing ;)

  • @andreaboziobralino1122
    @andreaboziobralino1122 Месяц назад

    Nice presentation, I'm looking to buy it, which colour is that one?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  14 дней назад

      Stealth! (the original one)

  • @Milian89
    @Milian89 Год назад +1

    did you consider maybe ultimate ? Also are those shimano cranks still faulty ?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад

      I did, but I liked the geometry of the Endurace better.
      No problems with the shimano cranks !

  • @korsveien
    @korsveien 6 месяцев назад

    The top tube compartment will it collect rain? I live in Bergen and it rains a lot.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hey!
      Water hasn't been able to get in so far. I haven't seen other reviewers complain about it either. I hope stays that way but only time will tell.
      I personally don't use the top tube storage. Maybe I will cover it up in the future.

  • @BartSchrijvers
    @BartSchrijvers Год назад +1

    What if you put these wheels on the Grizl, ever tried it? Not sure if you really needed the Endurace, I would have gotten the Ultimate instead.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад +1

      Fair point. I considered the Ultimate as well, but there was a huge jump in price (ca. 2500 Swiss francs) between mechanical and electronic Ultegra components. It would’ve already come with a carbon wheel set but I am not a big fan of those.
      I was also looking for a more relaxed geometry, as I love doing 150km+ rides and am happy to trade a bit of aero for comfort.
      If I could’ve gotten similarly specced Ultimate for the same price, maybe I would’ve thought a bit more before getting the Endurace.
      Also, switching wheels on the Grizl is a fair point. I just didn’t want to find myself switching wheels all the time.

    • @BartSchrijvers
      @BartSchrijvers Год назад

      @@HeyImRod sometimes canyon’s offering isn’t 1 on 1 comparable indeed. Of course makes sense why someone would want the Endurace, I’m just wondering how it would feel if you swapped the wheelset. I would definitely try it, if only to make some content / consumer advice. I don’t have these bikes, I would be very curious if the Grizl could’ve been the one bike for both situations. I have a multitude of bikes, not one is so versatile like the Grizl. I have a Canyon Inflite for a more racy geometry, but it is just as quick with a road set as my road bikes, just slightly higher bottom bracket and visually big wheel gaps to get used to.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад

      @@BartSchrijvers you are totally right! I also think the Grizl with the 2by setup can potentially be the best for both situations. In the current setup, the weight difference between the two bikes is quite noticeable -- but maybe the wheel and tire weight add up (plus the frame weight). Indeed, I am also very curious about how the Grizl would fare on tarmac compared to the Endurace. The new Grail can also be a interesting proposition, but I am not sure how the much longer wheelbase would fare on tarmac.
      The Inflite is also a very nice bike! =)

  • @PawelEPGD
    @PawelEPGD 6 месяцев назад

    Great Review! One question: how about Canyon size suggestions? Have you taken the size, that the on-line configurator told you to take? is it OK? Have you gotten the bike fitted? Cheers!😀

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  6 месяцев назад

      Hey! I bought a size L, which is what the calculator recommended. I haven't any issues except the saddle, which I find a bit uncomfortable.
      I got a bike fit for my gravel bike and then just copy-pasted the measurements to the Endurace.
      Thanks a ton for watching :)

    • @PawelEPGD
      @PawelEPGD 6 месяцев назад

      @@HeyImRod Thanks for your recommendation. And what about this aero cockpit? Is it the issue, that you cannot adjist the angle of a handlebar?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@PawelEPGD The aero cockpit could be an issue if you have problems with the stack. Particularly if you need even a higher stack. You can lower the stack by removing the spacers, so that wouldn't be a problem at least. I find the bike still on the agressive side but that's because I am 190 cm tall, so I fall on the upper end of the size range for a large.

    • @PawelEPGD
      @PawelEPGD 6 месяцев назад

      @@HeyImRod Have the same issue. I am 193 cm tall and according Canyon I should go for XL.

  • @LakeDistrictcyclist
    @LakeDistrictcyclist 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi mate are the wheels aluminium or carbon? Cheers

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hey!
      The wheels are aluminium :)

  • @SuperDodoe
    @SuperDodoe Год назад

    Excellent, great review and build. Thank you!

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад

      Thanks a ton! Glad you liked it :)

  • @LakeDistrictcyclist
    @LakeDistrictcyclist 8 месяцев назад +1

    What size frame did you get?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  8 месяцев назад +1

      It's a Large :)

  • @jamesparker1
    @jamesparker1 Год назад

    Hey - when did you order your bike? In the black colour it’s been out of stock for a long while

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад

      I ordered it back in September - around the 10th. It was delivered in early October.
      Which size are you looking for? I see M in stealth is in stock.

  • @steveindorset
    @steveindorset Год назад +1

    Great colour mate. 😍😎👍🏻

  • @Shane_Finnegan
    @Shane_Finnegan 7 месяцев назад

    What is the brand / name of tool you used?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  7 месяцев назад

      hey, it's called BBB BTL-73

  • @Maho66745
    @Maho66745 Год назад

    I get the purple one 2 months ago
    Unfortunately the power meter is faulty, CANYON is still processing it...

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад

      Sorry to hear that. 2 months of waiting time is too long. Have you tried calling them?

  • @kabobsyea9985
    @kabobsyea9985 11 месяцев назад

    Mate this is gravel bike?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  11 месяцев назад +1

      hi, it is a road bike that, with the 35 mm tires, can do some light gravel :)

    • @kabobsyea9985
      @kabobsyea9985 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@HeyImRod thanks mate, btw you hv nice house

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@kabobsyea9985 thanks!

  • @mortiftw6378
    @mortiftw6378 Год назад +1

    uff did you find a solution for the handebar? That gap is really ugly and I can imagine that dirt and stuff will collect there or get into the cockpit..?!

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад +1

      These are fair points. I haven’t put much thought into it just yet but i have to do something about it for sure. Do you have any suggestions ?

    • @SuperDodoe
      @SuperDodoe Год назад +3

      @@HeyImRod Fill in the recessed area first with some electrical tape then re-wrap the bars covering the gaps with the new bar tape.

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  Год назад

      Thanks for the tip! I’ll do that!

    • @shred3005
      @shred3005 Год назад +3

      The instructions with the bike is to roll back some of the bar tape and then reapply so that it covers the exposed area. But that widest setting it really too wide for most people unless very broad shoulders and so would use the narrower setting which requires no tape adjustment. That’s how I set mine, at 400mm width even though I am a large, broad shouldered guy. My other older bike is a Canyon Ultimate size Large and it came with 420mm wide bars. Most people would consider that a bit wide and I’m finding 400mm wide ok even though I’ve ridden 31,000km on the other bike with 420mm

  • @Lookgameplay
    @Lookgameplay 9 месяцев назад

    Hi man ! Tell me please what a size ?)

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  8 месяцев назад +1

      hey! It's a Large

    • @chess-qc3de
      @chess-qc3de 8 месяцев назад +2

      How tall are you mate ?

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  8 месяцев назад +1

      @chess-qc3de I am 190 cm tall with 90 cm inseam

  • @troisminutesdumans7650
    @troisminutesdumans7650 11 месяцев назад +1

    the fact that they don’t offer different lengths of the stem is annoying

    • @HeyImRod
      @HeyImRod  11 месяцев назад +2

      I agree!