Canyon Inflite AL 9.0s

It's not just the ratio that counts, it's the absolute size too. Compare the reach and stack measurements with your current bike. If it's within a range that you can adjust with seatpost, stem and seat forward-aft, then it's good. If not, avoid.

I haven't actually weighed it yet, but it seems fine for a commuter / winter bike - you don't want them to be too light or you don't feel that buzz when you get back on the summer bike... Just took it for a 115km ride round the lanes today - worked flawlessly, disk brakes excellent on twisty dampish roads. Guards functioned well, pretty stiff and robust.

Hi Marko, in regards to the CX Frame. This is just my view, but I find CX frame a little more compact in comparison to a standard road frame. But then I prefer a smaller frame as I find them easier to handle! Defintley a plus point if you ever want to go off-road with it.

Must admit the weight of it which is supposed to be 9 kilos, does not feel heavy at all, which I find surprising. I have a Trek 4.3 Disc with Mudguards as well, and that feels like a heavy brick in comparison, but I dont know what the weight of that one is. It just feels very very heavy. The Inflite feels nimble and alive in comparison!

Price wise that Inflite is hard to beat.

Just word of warning: If your ordering the Canyon Inflite Al 9.0 which comes without mudguards. But in case you want Canyon Mudguards as well, which do fit per perfectly, but don't order the bike and the mudguards together. Rather do two complete separate orders, as with Canyon if there is a delay with the mudguards it would hold up teh whole order, and even if your bike is ready to ship, it will only ship once mudguards are ready to be shipped. This is with any extras you might order from Canyon. I have had it a few times now, where even a bottle cage has held up the order for weeks. So always do the bike order as a separate order from any accessories you might order!

I got it last Winter for Winter Training, and it feels comfortable enough! Frame does feel a little on the small side, but that might be more due to it being more of CX Frame, but overall I like it. I got the ultegra version as well, and rides pretty smooth with the VLCS seatpost. Although I did find that the post can slip if not tightened pretty tightly! I m 86kilos, and it seemed on the border of what the post is recommended for!

I just got one before Christmas to be a winter bike and all-year commuter. Got the 9.0s - and the hydraulic disc brakes are just awesome, so confidence-inspiring when riding around London, and excellent out on proper roads too. Haven't ridden through a real mud bath ride yet but I'm sure they will be good. Spec is excellent - full Ultegra, the mudguards work great and can take the supplied 28mm tires (although you might want to replace them with winter tires - they are summer GP4000s). Frame is solid aluminium - feels nice and stiff. I got the "leaf-spring" VCLS septets which is very comfy. My summer bike is a Cervelo R3SL and this bike doesn't feel too much different - it isn't an endurance bike though, so I can't help with your specific question.

I'd recommend, basically. Cracking value.