The Canyon Endurace AL Disc will stop it like it’s hot Our Budget Bike of the Year gets a brake upgrade Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By Matthew Loveridge Published: May 29, 2017 at 12:00 pm The Canyon Endurace AL Disc 6.0 adds better brakes to our Budget Bike of the Year 2017 Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Brakes aside, the new Endurace AL Disc is almost identical to its rim-brake counterpart Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Both cables and hoses are routed internally Matthew Allen / Immediate Media There’s no hiding that this is an alloy frame, but it’s an attractive one Matthew Allen / Immediate Media The RS505 levers’ aesthetics are a bit of an acquired taste but I’ve had good experiences with them Matthew Allen / Immediate Media The threaded bottom bracket means easy maintenance Matthew Allen / Immediate Media The Endurace AL 6.0 has thru-axles at both ends Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Is this the tidiest thru-axle setup you’ve ever seen? Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Canyon’s finishing kit is understated but nicely finished Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Carbon post? Check. Branded saddle? Check Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Contintental GP4000S IIs are always a welcome sight Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Even with 28mm tyres, there’s lots of room at both ends Matthew Allen / Immediate Media No rim brake means no brake bridge at the back Matthew Allen / Immediate Media DT Swiss hubs are about as dependable as they come Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Canyon hasn’t fitted mudguard mounts — again Matthew Allen / Immediate Media Just in case you’ve forgotten, the reach and stack figures are printed on the frame Matthew Allen / Immediate Media The black finish wouldn’t be my first choice, but it’s very nicely done Matthew Allen / Immediate Media The blue version of the Canyon Endurace AL Disc 6.0 is downright pretty Canyon