Canyon has an all-new affordable aluminum all-road and light gravel bike wrapped up in a one thousand euro package that won’t break the bank – called simply the Endurace AllRoad. The latest high-end evolutions of road and gravel race bikes are great and all. But for new riders looking to experience the freedom of the road less travelled, an affordable bike is what really makes all the difference.
And the new Canyon Endurace AllRoad looks like a smart blend of tarmac, dirt & gravel road versatility, with a solid spec that makes it more than 15% cheaper than its predecessor…
Take that $30,000 Parlee!
Canyon Endurace AllRoad affordable entry-level all-road bike
The newest affordable aluminum all-road bike in Canyon’s drop bar lineup is both an entry-level road bike and an entry-level gravel bike at once. They call it the “ideal first road bike” – whether for people completely new to cycling or those who come to drop bars from only having ridden mountain bikes. The goal was a solid new drop bar bike that people could actually afford.
With just one smart Shimano Cues 2×10-speed and a broad 7-size range, Canyon managed to keep the cost just under one thousand euros without any big spec or performance compromises. And they promise they’ve made a bunch this time around, so it’s not likely to sell out right away.
Why an all-road all-rounder vs. a proper gravel bike?
With an endurance road bike name but wider tire clearance, I was a bit curious where the new Endurace AllRoad really fits into Canyon’s lineup. Officially, the new Endurace AllRoad AL is the successor to the 2018 alloy Grail AL that was so popular that Canyon had a hard time keeping that bike in stock. That ‘gravel’ bike essentially had the same tire clearance as this new ‘all-road’ bike.
But now calling something gravel really means it needs room for much bigger tires, and Canyon wanted a do-it-all dropbar bike for the update, since it’ll possibly be both the first road bike or first gravel bike for a lot of buyers.
But Canyon says 35-40% of all drop bar bikes they sell are already aluminum. So this might just bump that up to even higher numbers by attracting more potential dropbar cyclists.
So they kept clearance that will still fit 40mm gravel race tires if you want. While still giving the bike more classic endurance geometry that will still feel quick on the road but plenty stable on dirt & gravel roads, too.
Start with the stock fast-rolling Schwalbe G-One Comp file tread tires to figure out where you want to ride. And you can always upgrade to faster-rolling wide road slicks like the new 35mm or 40mm Pirelli Cinturato Evo if you end up sticking to the road. Or something like the excellent new 40mm Schwalbe G-One RX if you want off-road ready knobs.
Plus, the stock Alex rims are already tubeless-ready, so you’ll just need valves, tape & sealant if you want to go that route down the road.
Tech details
- versatile hydroformed aluminum frame, 1543g claimed weight
- full carbon, straight 1 1/8″ steerer fork, 487g claimed weight
- conventional internal cable routing in the downtube for easier, more affordable servicing
- 2x compatible with band clamp front derailleur
- 12mm thru-axles
- flat mount disc brakes
- PF86 PressFit bottom bracket
- 27.2mm seatpost
- max 40mm tire clearance
- full fender and rear rack mounts
- same 700c-only fit as Canyon’s Endurace range, with long chainstays for all-terrain stability
Spec highlights
- 10.72kg (23.6lb) claimed complete bike weight
- Shimano Cues 2×10 with hydraulic disc brakes
- road compact 50/34T x 11-39T gearing
- extra-long-wearing LinkGlide tech LG500 chain and 10-speed LG300 cassette
- 38mm semi-slick Schwalbe G-One Comp K-Guard all-road/gravel tires
- tubeless-ready alloy wheels with Shimano hubs & 25mm internal Alex GX26P rims
- size-specific round 31.8mm clamp alloy stems and 40-44cm wide ergo compact dropbar
- comes with plastic platform pedals so you can ride it out of the box
- optional Canyon fender set sells for just 40€
Canyon Endurace AllRoad AL – Pricing, options & availability
Your options here are limited just to size and color. There are seven sizes on offer (XXS-XXL) to fit riders from 159-204cm tall (5’3″ to 6’8″). and you can pick from simple Silver Mercury or a really deep purple Metal Berry.
There is just a single bike spec with Shimano Cues 2x 10-speed (it’s Canyon’s first-ever drop bar bike to get Cues!)
The new aluminum Canyon Endurace AllRoad sells for 999€ in Europe, £949 in the UK, and will be offered only in silver in the US for $1399. Get yours now, and get into riding all kinds of roads.
