#Best womens endurance bike upgrade#

I must admit to feeling a bit nervous for a time knowing each side of the handlebar was connected with two relatively small torx bolts, but perhaps that's just the mechanic in me and all was well. I rode the bar at its widest width for a few rides before narrowing it to get more aero and extract more speed which is useful. Assembling it from the box was simple, though you'll need to make sure the brake hoses are routed correctly through the internal channels in the bars.

There are a few bits to mention regarding the CP0018 integrated cockpit.

#Best womens endurance bike upgrade#

They have also received a cockpit upgrade and now feature the Canyon CP0018 adjustable handlebar and stem which feature on the Ultimate and Aeroad models already. This integrated cockpit allows three width choices and hassle-free height adjustment eliminating the need to chop the fork steerer tube. This means a better grade of carbon fibre which is said to save about 100 grams over a CF SLX model. The new CFR models represent the pinnacle of Canyon's manufacturing and that 'top fuel' category has now been extended to the Endurace range as well. To my eye though the cutout looks more pronounced on the new frame.

The S15 VCLS 2.0 flex seatpost is still there compared to the current bike, as is the seat tube cutout the brand calls the 'Comfort Kink'. Visually the new Endurace doesn't look like a huge departure from the outgoing model's silhouette but like the Stealth paint finish, look a bit harder and you start noticing differences. Tyre clearance has been boosted up to 35mm which means you could fit certain gravel tyres should you choose. The fork and head tube profiles have also received a tweak.