A detailed look at the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX of Katusha’s new signing Rein TaaramäeDavid Rome / Immediate Media
For 2016, Katusha has moved over to SRAM. Along with new Zipp wheels and Quarq power meters, the Russian team are racing with the all-new wireless eTap groupsetDavid Rome / Immediate Media
The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX is a top-tier aerodynamic road bikeDavid Rome / Immediate Media
The Katusha frame colours are much the same from 2015David Rome / Immediate Media
Rein Taaramäe has his Selle Italia SLR saddle slammed extremely rearward on the AeroadDavid Rome / Immediate Media
SRAM’s new eTap shifting provides for a clutter-free look on the bikeDavid Rome / Immediate Media
Canyon has its own one-piece integrated carbon handlebar and stem for use on the Aeroad CF SLX, however, Taaramäe uses a more traditional setup for what we assume is for greater adjustability in handlebar angle. As seen in these photos, the Estonian rider has his bars rolled upwardDavid Rome / Immediate Media
The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX uses direct-mount rim brakes in easily accessed positions. SRAM doesn’t offer such a product and so Katusha have picked Shimano Dura-Ace calipersDavid Rome / Immediate Media
A closer look reveals a slight graphic refinement from last year, but otherwise it’s very much the same frame for KatushaDavid Rome / Immediate Media
There’s little similar about this though, the components from the house of SRAM are all new to Katusha. Moving away from Shimano also means a change of pedals, and Katusha are now on LookDavid Rome / Immediate Media
SRAM’s eTap shifting system is rather clever. The front and rear derailleurs each use the same battery typeDavid Rome / Immediate Media
Despite not needing the cable ports, Katusha are clearly riding a ‘EL’ electronic Di2/EPS version of AeroadDavid Rome / Immediate Media
