Canyon Aeroad - Read if you planning on purchasing one

[DieselnDust]

This has been interesting. i had an idea the Hub had lost its zing, but it hasn't The place is still frequented by super duper tjops. I'm looking forward to Friday.

 

 

Bring the wurst will you?!

[SwissVan]

A frame issue. Near the seatpost. And I wouldt have broken 3 frames if I knew what happened the first time. If your aim is to put this down to user error how, then, have I never broken a top tube before the Aeroad? I had Giant for 2 years no issues? I rode a pinarello for a while and no issues... but as soon as I’m on the Canyon, 3 of them brake? 3-4 years of riding before this and no top tube breaks. In 3 months I broke the same bike, 3 times, in the same spot... forgive me but that seems odd.

Really?

Time to stop bragging

[madbradd]

Thanks to the OP for this post. Have always been attracted to the Aeroad for the same reasons you bought yours. After this I won't consider it a viable alternative, not because of the top tube riding but because I'm a plus size rider and feel that the "weakness" in the frame is not worth the risk. Will rather go for the Propel. Will just have to be careful of not slicing my neck while in supertuck!

[Eldron]

Thanks to the OP for this post. Have always been attracted to the Aeroad for the same reasons you bought yours. After this I won't consider it a viable alternative, not because of the top tube riding but because I'm a plus size rider and feel that the "weakness" in the frame is not worth the risk. Will rather go for the Propel. Will just have to be careful of not slicing my neck while in supertuck!

 

Don't do it - they also break!

 

https://www.boards.ie/b/thread/2057627719

 

Much less broken Propel chatter though so statistically a safer choice.

[Patchelicious]

If I’m not mistaken, Zatek broke 2 Propels?

[Capricorn]

Thanks to the OP for this post. Have always been attracted to the Aeroad for the same reasons you bought yours. After this I won't consider it a viable alternative, not because of the top tube riding but because I'm a plus size rider and feel that the "weakness" in the frame is not worth the risk. Will rather go for the Propel. Will just have to be careful of not slicing my neck while in supertuck!

I'm curious, and i hope you respond, as there's no right or wrong answer: buying a bike is never a moral dilemma.

 

But how come have you discounted the fact that riding in a manner that does not violate the warranty, is perfectly safe on this bike, for both the OP and the rest of the world? 

If you are not exceeding the maximum rider weight, where is your actual concern then?

Edited August 28, 2018 by Capricorn

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

You need to go in excess of 100km/h to get that KOM ... and probably need a leadout tandem

 

Just get a mate on an e-bike to lead you out................

[RocknRolla]

A Scott rear triangle, a Sworks Fast track side wall and a Canyon top tube walk into a bar.....

This joke isn’t all it’s cracked up to be...

[Patchelicious]

This joke isn’t all it’s cracked up to be...

It’s Tuesdy, give me a break

[DieselnDust]

Hmm,

 

I've been doing it for 20 years.  I've been trying to find early youtube footage to prove it's much older, so far:

 

Andy Shleck, 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK7Jho67a-E

Sammy Sanchez, 2011, same video

Vino, 2005, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KELC9VZxEw

Botero, 2005, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j84t7HHJqws (off the front of the saddle, no weight on tt)

Vino, 2007, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQD3xOuR8l4

 

off to work now

 

I'm sure earlier videos can be found.

No videos attached. But never the less it’s still a stupid way to ride a bike and not endorsed by the manufacturer(s) so maybe time to let that ship sale

[Velouria]

I win. Lance talking about top tube squatting!

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXaYzMwuc0Q&feature=youtu.be&t=23m14s

Edited August 28, 2018 by Velouria

[stefmeister]

I suspect that neither actually "sits" on the TT, but rather supports his weight on the pedals, bars and strong core muscles.

Logically yes, as supporting the weight on the pedals will also be more stable with the lower center of gravity.

[CAAD4]

There's the problem Canyon alluded too....

lack of experience

 

Personally I think you just got lucky before the Aeroad. Now you've bought a bike less tolerant to abuse. That's how it goes.

PS: I've cracked two GIANTS but never a Cannondale. Does that make Cannondale better or the GIANT flawed or me unlucky

Of course Cannondale is better...

[SwissVan]

I win. Lance talking about top tube squatting!

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXaYzMwuc0Q&feature=youtu.be&t=23m14s

 

Great i was wanting to post this

 

"I'm from Texas and my names Pierre... that s h i t don't happen" @ 16'40sec

 

 

 

Top tube saga @ 23'21 sec

[madbradd]

I'm curious, and i hope you respond, as there's no right or wrong answer: buying a bike is never a moral dilemma.

 

But how come have you discounted the fact that riding in a manner that does not violate the warranty, is perfectly safe on this bike, for both the OP and the rest of the world?

If you are not exceeding the maximum rider weight, where is your actual concern then?

The OP breaking 3 frames while riding and not crashing really doesn't give me confidence (I also believe that top tube riding should be designed for as it is a pretty common occurrence in cycling these days). While I'm not exceeding the max rider weight, I certainly am pushing it (105-110kgs).

 

The OP didn't have any incidents which led to the break, no accidents, no overtightening of clamps etc. If I bought a Scott Spark, did a dropoff/ride down some of the scary stuff that Nino rides on, I would expect the bike to handle it.

 

So a direct answer to your question would probably be that I think the free needs to be slightly heavier to provide a better margin for safety.

[Jewbacca]

Searched for "load", couldn't find it 

You need to visit some NSFW websites....