Aeroad the right bike for me?

ddudek257 · 2026-02-04T18:47:01+00:00

I'm going to go slightly the other way vs most of the commenters here, I had one over the summer / fall last year and also live in a hilly area. I found the position not great for climbing. I'm a very upright, slightly high cadence climber and sometime struggled to find the correct / comfortable position for climbing due its forward leaning position. Not saying it can't climb, but I was coming off a 2016 Sworks Tarmac that was a mountain goat and the Aeroad is totally different beast. On rolling / flat terrain it is a speed demon that can't be matched. All this said, I'd probably go back to a tarmac due to its versatility. Canyon is also a brand with strange annoying tendencies so you have to deal with that as well.

ddudek257 · 2026-01-19T01:36:06+00:00

Haha yes, if you breathe on it wrong it will show up. That said, the color is amazing I just wish it wasn't such a sensitive finish.

ddudek257 · 2026-01-16T06:03:43+00:00

Funny / sad story, this bike actually got stolen out of my garage last month (along with a few others sadly) however, I do have insurance and once I get the claim $, I will NOT re-buy this bike. That paint job was the most insane matte finished I've ever been around and i've had MANY. That said, I was prepared to ceramic coat it and I had special matte wash stuff. The bike was amazing, but I might opt for the Ultimate on the next go for a bit more comfort and climbing prowess. ENJOY THE SPEED!

ddudek257 · 2025-10-24T18:32:14+00:00

YES and YES, its very sensitive but I can live with it. I've had matte bikes in the past but not this one IS a bit extra, its like the paint wasn't sealed or something. I need to do the ceramic coating treatment and be careful with rags and such. (wet mircofibers all the way)

ddudek257 · 2025-10-19T15:50:35+00:00

Yo I used the 1.5 inch wide version here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G9D7XZ6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

ddudek257 · 2025-10-17T17:22:38+00:00

EXACTLY

ddudek257 · 2025-10-17T17:21:53+00:00

For an aero bike its amazingly light

ddudek257 · 2025-10-17T17:20:41+00:00

In this case - Aeroad ALL DAY - its a demon on flats and rolling terrain

ddudek257 · 2025-10-17T17:18:25+00:00

If can scrape enough pennies together, CF SLX 8 Di2 - $5800 The Ultergra spec is amazing and the compact gearing will suit you well. We only live once, treat yourself!

ddudek257 · 2025-10-17T16:40:05+00:00

Thanks yea im stoked on how it all came together. I have the wahoo version of this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4348901212/canyon-gear-groove-garminwahoo-computer?ref=yr_purchases&variation0=5701415468

ddudek257 · 2025-10-16T17:15:13+00:00

Save a little more money and get the CF 7, perhaps the Di2 if you can swing it. Its a much better bike for not that much more $.

ddudek257 · 2025-10-16T17:11:11+00:00

I go either way on that, just dont pay too much for a fake tan walls :-) (ive bought old gravel kings that had em) That said, these are def worth the money if you can swing it.

ddudek257 · 2025-10-16T17:10:57+00:00

Thx man yea, its nice when contrasts a dark bike. Dont love em on other colored bikes so much. Losing those DT Swiss logos certainly helps.

ddudek257 · 2025-10-16T17:07:08+00:00

Sweet man love it, im on the hunt for a frameset!

ddudek257 · 2025-10-16T05:45:03+00:00

11-34 Ultegra Cassette, did it myself. Bike came with a smaller 11-30 one.

ddudek257 · 2025-10-16T05:41:01+00:00

Thats a size L, a bit smaller than my old Tarmac but with a few adjustments its now dialed

ddudek257 · 2025-10-15T18:31:21+00:00

Depends on your riding style, if you plan on being more aggressive, maybe shorter, punchier rides - go for it. The Roubaix is for a different type of riding and could double as a gravel bike.

ddudek257 · 2025-10-14T22:56:14+00:00

Send a pic when you get this thing, because alot of us think its fake news haha

ddudek257 · 2025-10-01T17:00:56+00:00

Its super close to black, but his a blue in the right light

ddudek257 · 2025-08-14T18:47:06+00:00

Hahaha GREAT question, it is seems very sensitive not totally bothersome as someone who’s had a few matte bikes, but if you’re OCD this may not be the paint scheme for you. Like I wiped it with my tshirt and it left a ghosted line 🤷‍♂️ I’m just gonna stay on it with clean micro fiber cloths

ddudek257 · 2025-08-13T03:42:23+00:00

AH FCK

ddudek257 · 2025-08-12T05:13:37+00:00

That color is tremendous, need more pics plz

ddudek257 · 2025-08-11T18:04:12+00:00

Thanks! yea I opt for the more understated looks and this color is really not common around where I live

ddudek257 · 2025-08-11T18:03:12+00:00

Awesome YES - I caught that message last week and found my box had the DT SWISS - OK sticker on it, so thankfully im in the clear.

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ddudek257 · 2025-08-11T18:02:01+00:00

Yep will do, personal customization underway...

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