Originally Posted by
ctak
I've also noticed modifications to their low-mid spec stuff in the face of inflation, etc. For example, my 7.6kg
2019 CF SL Aeroad with Di2 Ultegra and Arc 1400 wheels was $5k ($4500 on sale). Canyon no longer offers the CF SL with this "value" build... now its heavier Arc1600s with mechanical Ultegra. In 2023, one would have to step up to the 7.7kg SLX Aeroad for the
di2 + Arc1400 build at $6500. Of course, if one is resolute on buying NEW, there is certainly value to be found in Canyon offerings compared to what others (Specialized, etc) are offering.
Looks like the current Aeroroad SL is being phased out with now literally only 1 variant in limited sizes. At $4,500 USD I still think it is reasonable value, although not as good as your 2019 spec on sale. A little heavier at 7.8 kg, but that's not going to make any measurable difference.
I remember 2019 was a good year for discounts. I bought my Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 for £2,000, discounted from £3,000k at end of season. 105 mechanical build with carbon wheels. Also got £500 discount on my Canyon Neuron mtb. Then obviously the pandemic kicked in and supply dried up over the next 2 years, with groupset supply being the major bottleneck and no end of season discounts. I was lucky to get my Canyon Endurace at the end of 2021 as they were selling out batches in a single day. Supply from Canyon still looks very patchy today, but their prices are the same, or even slightly lower than when I bought mine.