Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8.0 or CF SL 8.0?
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Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8.0 or CF SL 8.0?
Thinking about getting a new bike but don't know whether to get the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8.0 or the Aeroad CF SL 8.0. They both look the same and the names are almost identical. SLX is more expensive, but it's on sale right now. The only 2 differences in specs I see are the wheels and the cockpit. Can someone define the differences between two of the almost identical bikes so I don't make a bad purchase later on?
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Thinking about getting a new bike but don't know whether to get the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8.0 or the Aeroad CF SL 8.0. They both look the same and the names are almost identical. SLX is more expensive, but it's on sale right now. The only 2 differences in specs I see are the wheels and the cockpit. Can someone define the differences between two of the almost identical bikes so I don't make a bad purchase later on?
But looking at their website, where you see the SLX 8.0? I only see WMN SLX 8.0 Di2, all the Aeroad CF SLX otherwise are 9.0's.
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Oh yeah I see that it is lighter, but I still think their pretty much identical. Looks like I'm going to go with the SLX unless it goes offsale.
The non women's SLX one should be in the outlet bikes section
The non women's SLX one should be in the outlet bikes section
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From Canyon’s FAQ: Not the best place to put this description, but here it is:
- Canyon has three different types of carbon-fiber used with frames and forks: CF SL, CF SLX, and EVO.
CF SL represents a balance between strength and weight. This is a carbon-fiber frame, and fork, with a compliance-focused carbon-fiber layup. This produces a comfortable ride feel.
CF SLX represents the next step in carbon fiber, building on CF SL. This is a professional-level carbon-fiber frame, and fork, with high-modulus carbon fibers at the head tube and bottom bracket. This creates a stiff, highly responsive ride feel.
CF SLX frames are about 140 grams lighter than CF SL frames, while CF SLX forks are about 75 grams lighter than CF SL forks.
Beyond CF SL and CF SLX, EVO is Canyon’s pinnacle of carbon-fiber technology, utilizing ultra-high modulus and ultra-high tension carbon fibers. This produces a heightened stiffness-to-weight ratio. EVO frames are about 140 grams lighter than CF SLX frames, while EVO forks are about 40 grams lighter than CF SLX forks. This is the pinnacle of cycling engineering.