![]() ![]() The new entry-level Endurace range is aimed more at long-distance, comfortable riding than outright speed. Contact Is Canyon Endurace a fast bike?.Groupset Shimano Ultegra 8020 mechanical/hydraulic disc.Fork Canyon Canyon FK0089 CF Disc (1 ¼ steerer).Frame Canyon Endurace CF (carbon fibre).If you’re only interested in high speeds and smooth tarmac then the Endurace CF 8 may not be the bike for you - without a wheel upgrade at least - but if your rides take in some rougher terrain then this is an ideal bike that has what could be an unbeatable spec for the price. To conclude, while the ‘race’ in its name might have given up a little ground to ‘endurance’ in this model, I propose that Endurace here stands for ‘endurance’ and ‘ace’, which refers to the comfort paired with the incredible spec. The Specialized Roubaix Sport with Shimano 105 and very basic aluminium wheels costs £3,100 while the entry level carbon Trek Domane SL 5 - also 105-based - retails at £2,850. I’ve already mentioned the Cannondale Synapse 2 RL: admittedly you’re also paying for its integrated SmartSense lights and radar but it’s almost twice the price. Value and conclusionĬompared to the competition, the Canyon Endurace CF 8 supplies superb value for money. I prefer smooth surfaces and higher average speeds than traversing more technical terrain, so they’re a compromise that doesn’t work for me personally. However, these wheels have stayed completely true and are perfect for the rougher surfaces. I’m not going to complain about the Fulcrum Racing 900 wheels because of the generally great spec, but if these were swapped for lighter, more aerodynamic ones set up tubeless I’ve no doubt speed and responsiveness would both go up a level: what the Canyon lacks slightly is a willingness to accelerate or to surge up steep climbs. I’ve found it’s perfectly feasible to average 20mph on my regular loops, but the Canyon does need a little bit more power than a pure road bike requires. The frame and fork are very stiff - something not immediately obvious with the flexible seatpost and big tyres. It seemed to find the best line through the bend and stay fixed on it. On the Canyon I never felt my fingers reaching for the brakes. The finale was the descent of Pebble Combe, the steep gully under Box Hill, a real test of cornering confidence with its high-speed left hander. The pace was surprisingly high for the perceived exertion and I put that down to good vibration absorption. My first ride was a steady, sociable couple of hours of chatting in the lanes. The bouncy VCLS seatpost in conjunction with the big tyres - as long as you’ve got the pressure right - supplies a very plush ride on surfaces that road bikes and even endurance bikes of a few years ago would just not have been able to handle without shaking bottles out of cages and eyes out of skulls. ![]() However, I finally concluded that endurance edges it. I kept going out for ‘one last ride’ to see if I could make up my mind - which says that Canyon has done a good job balancing endurance and race. I’ve done both comfortable rides and fast rides on the Canyon Endurace CF 8 and it took me a while to decide which it was better at. But that's just me, so I'm not going to deduct a point for that. For me, unless I'm touring, behind the saddle is the only acceptable place for a pack. I didn’t get on with the very grippy surface of the Selle Italia Model X short-nosed saddle - it is moulded rather than covered - and the unusual rail design at the rear meant it annoyingly couldn’t accommodate my Silca Mattone seat pack. The bar and stem are Canyon’s own and if you like to be able to adjust your position easily you’ll love that they’re all traditional standard and separate components (though watch out for the 1 ¼ steerer stem). These are good tyres (and superior to the Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres that the Synapse gets). ![]() They’re tubeless ready but come with Schwalbe One clinchers with tubes, a 30mm on the front and 32mm at the back. An upgrade would save weight and add responsiveness. With an internal rim width of 19mm they’re not up with the modern wide wheels. These are listed on Fulcrum’s website as suitable for road and gravel, have 28 spokes per wheel and weigh just under 2kg. The Fulcrum Racing 900 DB wheels aren’t quite so impressive - they’re certainly robust but are not lightweight at just under 2kg. ![]()
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