The tyre imprint on the lightning-fast Conti tyres sets the tone: Race Sport. The seating position is surprisingly compact thanks to the short top tube. One click on the handlebar remote, two gears shifted up at lightning speed on the twist grips, and nothing stands in the way of a brute acceleration. The modern, stiff frame and lightweight DT wheels offer the best conditions for marathons. The only thing you should always take with you is a mini-tool. You'll need it to remove the rear wheel in the event of a flat tyre. The Canyon also demands full commitment on technical trails: the agile steering requires a skilful hand on the 700 mm wide handlebars and measured use of the Elixir 5 brakes. You get a lot of feedback from the ground from the firm SID fork. If you can handle it with confidence, you can go on the hunt for the best times on this super sports bike.
Conclusion: light, fast and manoeuvrable. Powerful racer with a lactate guarantee for the thighs. For 1.80 m, size L is better.
PLUS Light-footed acceleration, lightest frame, super equipment
MINUS Rather nervous downhill, tools required to remove the rear wheel
