Following the new Cannondale Synapse, Canyon has announced updates to its Endurace CF and AL lineup. If you are looking for a high-quality, endurance-focused, direct-sale road bike, there are no changes in that area. This chapter of the lineup has only simplified the lineup with increased parity and the latest features, which should improve its visibility among the best endurance road bikes.

The first thing you will notice is the simplification of the lineup. The reduction in options is to bring the lineup up to par with the latest technology. The previous version covered models with rim brakes, disc brakes, unisex, and women's options. Now there are two aluminum frame options and four carbon frame options. This includes disc brakes and unisex. Two aluminum rim brake models are still available outside the U.S., but these models will not benefit from the redesign.

Geometry continues to characterize Endurace; Canyon calls this signature philosophy Sport Geometry, which covers the entire Endurace line. Compared to race-specific bikes like the Ultimate, the Endurace has a higher stack height and shorter reach. Its purpose is to reduce the load on the rider's back, shoulders, arms, and hands by shifting the rider's weight backward, moving the load on the rider's frame up to the saddle and reducing the load on the core muscles.

The downside of such relaxed, comfortable geometry is that it can be uncomfortable to ride; Canyon is aware of this reputation and has made sharp handling a key indicator of its new options. The rider position may not require off-season core training, but that does not mean the ride should not be sharp and precise. For this reason, the Canyon CF and AL feature the same 60mm trail in size M as the Canyon Ultimate.

Comfortable geometry is important, but it has its limitations, and Canyon has not only taken care of upright geometry, but also comfort. In particular, the 27.2mm seatpost is highlighted as a feature that smoothes out bumps in the road. This is not a change, as the previous model used the same diameter seat post. What is new is the redesigned seat post clamp. The seatpost itself relies on the flex of the carbon post, which works best with a more exposed seatpost, except on the lowest-priced models; the CF models have a recessed seatpost, which exposes more of the seatpost and allows for more flex.

It is the tires that make the biggest difference in ride quality. Larger tires provide a more comfortable ride and ease of use, and this is where the new Endurace models really gain much. Previous rim brake models had a maximum tire clearance of 28 mm, while aluminum disc models had a maximum of 33 mm. With this update, all models can now fit tires up to 35mm, and most models now ship with mixed 30mm and 32mm tire packages.

For those who wanted to take proper advantage of this added tire size, an all-road version was added to the top of the lineup. This model has the same specs and price as the top-of-the-line Endurace CF 7 eTap, but adds Schwalbe G-One Speed 35mm tires. Combined with the bolt-on top tube pack mounting eyelets on all models, this should make for a very capable road bike that won't mind riding on unpaved roads.

There are two pieces to this focus. The bottom bracket uses the BB86 pressfit standard on both the CF and AL models. Some previous designs used larger 86mm shells, while some models used threaded 68mm. Today, all models use the larger press fit.

On the front of the bike, the fork has also been stiffened. The legs now have a larger diameter straight shaft design, which increases stiffness, improves steering precision, and strengthens front end stability during hard braking.

U.S. pricing has not yet been announced, and a U.S. launch is expected in late summer.