Canyon has released the new Endurace AllRoad, with clearance for 40mm tyres, hydraulic disc brakes and multiple accessory mounts – for less than £1,000 / €1,000.
The new bike sits between a road bike and a gravel bike, with the German brand referring to it simply as a drop-bar model in its PR material, outlining the bike's intended versatility.
Only one model is available at launch, priced at £949 / €999 / $1,399 and featuring a Shimano Cues 2x10-speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes.
Canyon says the Endurace AllRoad will replace the Endurace AL 6, priced similarly at £949.
It seems Canyon may have hit the nail on the head by bringing premium gravel performance down to its entry-level road bike, albeit without the fanciest materials.
Do-it-all
Canyon says it wanted to “build the best and most versatile road bike possible” when creating the Endurace AllRoad, and “to do so at the best possible price”.
With the brand selling direct to customers, it looks to have achieved that last objective.
The frame is made from aluminium and features clearance for 40mm tyres, which also leaves room for fenders and racks if you’re looking to commute or tour.
Compared to the 28mm on the outgoing Endurace AL 6, this should allow for good mud clearing when riding off-road.
There’s even internal cable routing to keep the bike looking sharp, with a general aesthetic that punches above its price tag.
Up front is a carbon fibre fork – something that isn’t always seen on bikes in this price range, but goes some way to offsetting the bike’s weight, while helping to reduce vibrations through the bar.
Drop-bar hydraulic disc brakes
It’s not common to see sub-£1,000 gravel-ish bikes with hydraulic disc brakes, but thanks to Shimano’s drop-bar Cues, launched this year, Canyon has ticked a box many look for.
Hydraulic disc brakes offer better modulation compared to their cable-actuated counterparts and require a lot less maintenance.
The groupset is the double-chainring 10-speed variant, which, while not as simplistic as a 1X drivetrain, adds greater versatility for those looking to head out on group rides and touring.
The value proposition doesn’t end there, with decent wheels and tyres usually being sacrificed when buying a bike at this price point.
In this case, Canyon has given the bike Alexrims rims laced to Shimano hubs, booted in Schwalbe G-One Comp tyres, which should be perfect for light gravel riding.
It’s an impressive spec list when compared to other gravel bikes at the £1,000 mark, with those usually featuring cable-actuated disc brakes and non-brand wheelsets.
