Likewise, if an e-bike means a rider can actually spend longer in the saddle because they don't have to batter themselves whenever a hill appears, then that rider could actually get more exercise on an e-road bike.Novel design makes for a fun and compact e-bikeLooking at the geometry chart, things are a little more stretched out on a medium Endurace:ON compared to the equivalent Endurace, with a 56.7cm top tube and 39.1cm reach on my test bike compared with a 55.6cm top tube and 38.3mm of reach on a medium Endurace; to me this says it's probably best to size down if you're on the cusp.I don't have much knowledge of horses and their temperament. Jack's preferred events are time trials, sportives, triathlons and pogo sticking (the latter being another long story), and on Sunday afternoons he can often be found on an M5 service station indulging in his favourite post-race meal of 20 chicken nuggets, a sausage roll, caramel shortbread and a large strawberry milkshake.You press the Fazua logo in the middle to switch the motor system on and off, press at the top to go up a power level and press down to go lower.
Most bikes in this size would have a 110mm stem but Canyon specs a 100mm and it works, allowing you to sit a little more upright without affecting the steering speed.Wrapped around them are Continental's Grand Prix SL tyres in a 28mm width; looking at the clearance of the frame and fork you could probably go a little fatter.A decent selection of kit for the money: basic alloy components at the front which offer plenty of positions for the rider, though swapping to a carbon post might bring a smidgen more comfort.Admittedly, this is an endurance bike, so it's not a criticism, I'm just letting you know where we're at in relation to an equivalent bike in race geometry. It responds very well to hard efforts in or out of the saddle.Some slightly unusual component pairing, but it's all attached to a very good framesetPurists will be happy to see a threaded bottom bracket too.They are a beautiful set of tyres, with loads of grip thanks to their tacky compound. It also helps offset the 9.23kg overall weight.A quality frameset that works both on the flat and the climbs, and well specced for the moneyA solidly built frame that'll take plenty of knocks, although I have seen smoother welding for this money.One thing I didn't get on with is the Selle Italia X3 Canyon Edition saddle. The price is palatable, it’s very stable and easy to get on with, and while I found the down tube-mounted remote a bit of a pain to access, the Fazua Evation system delivers a natural-feeling boost and flattens hills to make big days in the saddle more accessible to all.
The Endurace:On 7.0 is Canyon’s first attempt at an e-road bike, and I think it’s largely a successful one.
They don't appear on DT Swiss's website so there is limited information available, but they look very similar to the E1800s found on the more expensive Endurace 7.0 albeit with a shallower and slightly wider rim.Being an endurance bike, the geometry is a little slacker than that of Canyon's Aeroad race bike, with the most noticeable difference being the height of the head tube: 167mm in length on this medium, with a similar sized Aeroad measuring just 146mm.Shift/Brake Lever: Shimano Tiagra R4720The stem is the same one that comes with the Venge. On our test bike this was incredibly tight and took a fair bit of pulling, pushing and swearing to get it in and out; however, after sending it back to Canyon to be fixed it was found that a metal linkage was missing from the clip on our pre-production test bike, something that should feature on all Endurace:ONs that will be sent to customers.
If you’re looking for an e-bike that really does just feel like a normal road bike to ride for the most part, then it’s a solid option. With a 10mm spacer underneath the stem I could still make use of the drops easily and get into a decent enough tuck for descending or battling the wind.Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra 4700When it comes to carving your way down through a technical descent the Endurace AL is a very confident bike and responds well to your input. The AL frame is stiff and tight and fun to ride, while still offering the same stable handling and geometry for longer rides.Canyon continues to offer excellent value for money with its bikes and that is no different with the Endurace AL.Am I the only one who thinks it would be nice to have some other innovations from Elite besides Pro level power handling and cliff climbing?...Compared to the Aeroad race model, the Endurace has a higher stack height and a shorter reach to create a less extreme position.