Hi all, first post!
Looking to order a Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 9.0 SL. I am unsure about the correct size, as I have a bit disproportional long legs. Apparently the Aeroad also comes up big for size.
These are my measurements: length 194.5 cm / weigth 81 kg / inseam 96-97 cm / torso 64 cm / shoulders 45 cm / arms 66 cm.
My current bike is a Ridley Noah 1303 AM in size XL.
Geometry on this bike: seat tube (cc) 560 - top tube horizontal 585 - head tube 230 - wheelbase 1012 - stack 625 - reach 405.
In the back, I have added the maximum of 20 mm of spacers in the saddle clip, in combination with a Selle SMP Carbon Lite.
In the front, headset cap + spacers totals 35 mm, stem is 110 mm and the handlebar (3T Aeronova) reach is 104 mm (! thus adds some reach).
I am happy with my position on the bike. The saddle might ideally be a little bit higher, but is not possible with the ISP. The reach and the saddle to bar drop is fine, the drop might even be a little more but not too much.
The Canyon size calculator says I should take a 2XL. If I keep all measurements but inseam unchanged, the recommended size goes to XL for an inseam of 93 cm or lower.
My main concerns are:
- The XL with a longer stem probably looks a lot better and is probably a lot more nimble than a 2XL. I'm afraid a 2XL would be sluggish and look out of place, kind of defeating the purpose of an aero bike (unfortunately I can't find a picture of a 2XL Aeroad CF SLX anywhere). I would like to keep a 'racey' position
- The ISP on my Ridley is 800 mm, plus 20 mm spacers. Distance from bottom bracket to saddle totals probably around 880 mm. Should I worry that the seatpost on the Canyon is not long enough for me, on neither size?
- I am quite lean, but the saddle to bar drop on a XL might be very big for my measurements. Not sure.
Any advice?
Thanks in advance.