But what makes the Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road an all-road bike? After all, it is the only Endurace CF model that includes “All-Road” in its name. The weight of the rotational mass is particularly important when riding uphill and accelerating. You just can’t expect the performance of a summa cum laude all-rounder at this price. The remaining aluminium components and almost 1,900 g wheelset represent the biggest compromises on the Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road, and you’ll have to adjust your expectations accordingly. So, where does the Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road stand in Canyon’s portfolio? With its CF frame, it marks the entry into the carbon segment, whereas the electronic shifting puts it in the well-specced midfield. Good choice: at 35 mm wide and with a slightly knobby profile, the Schwalbe tires on the 2022 Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road roll nicely on both asphalt and gravel. The aluminium components are what make the Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road so affordable, but they also compromise its performance. These are paired with 160 mm rotors front and rear. The hydraulic disc brakes also come from SRAM’s Rival series. The shifting logic of the 12-speed SRAM Rival eTap AXS brifters can be customised according to your preferences in the SRAM app. Overall, this provides a gear range that is easy for beginners and mountain passes. Up front, the crankset consists of two chainrings with 35 and 48 teeth, paired with 12 sprockets ranging from 10 to 36 teeth at the rear. The 2022 Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road on test comes specced with an electronic SRAM Rival eTap AXS drivetrain, providing entry-level wireless shifting. In the high-end segment, Canyon opt for the range topping electronic groupsets from SRAM (RED eTap AXS) and Shimano (Dura Ace Di2). The most affordable Endurace builds come equipped with a mechanical Shimano TIAGRA groupset. The Canyon Endurace range offers a choice of many different groupsets, for both the carbon and aluminium frame options. Storage space for snacks on long rides! The downside: due to the prominent location, the screws could easily come into contact with sweat, and rust. Convenient: there are two bosses on the top tube for a bag. The fork is also made of CF grade carbon. Thanks to the convenient bosses on the top tube, you can attach a top tube bag without having to rely on Velcro straps. Compared to the higher-quality carbon frames, the CF version doesn’t score as well in terms of the weight/stiffness ratio, but it’s a lot more affordable. The more expensive models rely on the CF SL and CF SLX carbon grades. The frame of the 2022 Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road 2022 is made of the most affordable grade, CF Carbon. Canyon rely on three different grades, from entry-level to high-end carbon. If you take a closer look at the carbon models of the Canyon Endurace family, you’ll soon notice that not all carbon is created equal. The main differences between them are the frame material (aluminium and different grades of carbon) and the groupset. The Canyon Endurace comes in many different variants. Added to this is the increased tire clearance, giving you the option of fitting wider tires for added damping. As such, the Canyon Endurace puts a premium on comfort and a relaxed geometry. In contrast to the Aeroad and Ultimate, it is made less for (professional) racing and more for long days in the saddle and multi-day tours.
The Endurace range is an integral and long-standing part of Canyon’s portfolio. Where does the 2022 Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road stand in the Canyon Endurace family? The Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road 2022 feels at home on both gravel and asphalt. The 2022 Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road aims to provide this kind of basis and perform as a versatile all-rounder. On the other hand, if you simply don’t want to commit, the bike will let you cover a wide range of disciplines. This option seems to make a lot of sense, especially for beginners, because a versatile basis will allow you to figure out what you’re into. A bike without too much bling, but a faithful companion that’s reliable and doesn’t cost a fortune. Wouldn’t it be easiest to have just one bike for everything? One to rule them all, so to speak. With all the different drop bar categories, it’s pretty hard to choose just one: road, endurance, all-road, gravel race, bikepacking, gravel adventure, commuter and so on – some more and some less aero. Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road 2022 | € 2,999 | 8.9 kg (size M) | Manufacturer’s website We put the Endurace CF 7 All-Road to the test to find out if it really is the one bike for (almost) everything or just one big compromise. A comfortable all-road bike that’s ready for anything? The 2022 Canyon Endurace CF 7 All-Road promises to be just that with its carbon frame and electronic drivetrain for only € 2,999.
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