Canyon Aeroad CF SLX vs TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc: which bike is right for you?

Compare ride character, intended rider, geometry, and fit. Add your measurements to see which bike suits you better and which size to choose on each.

Fit verdict: the frame positions differ enough to matter. Compare the geometry below, then use your measurements to identify the safer size and setup.

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In one look

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX: race geometry. TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc: race geometry.

  • Across matched sizes, the frame fronts of Canyon Aeroad CF SLX and TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc differ by only a few millimetres. Stem and spacer choices will have more effect on handlebar position.
  • The frame front of TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc is about 10 mm shorter. Handlebar position also depends on the stem and spacers.

For the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX in 2XL there is no TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc size with a comparable position: the range simply does not reach there.

These two split on bottom bracket; the sourced values are below. What each difference means for your size, your setup and the riding you describe is in the full comparison.

  • Bottom bracket interfaceDiffersSource 1Source 2
    Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
    PF86.5 on audited CF SLX build family
    TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
    PF BB386 EVO

    A threaded bottom bracket is simpler to service and less prone to creaking; press fit saves weight and allows a wider shell.

  • Price

    TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc is the dearer of the two, going by the cheapest build you can buy of each; Canyon Aeroad CF SLX starts lower.

Subjective findings from independent tests on stock or near-stock builds. Tyres, pressure and size change how a frame feels.

We compare differences at frame and model level. Components, current price, and availability depend on the exact build and seller.

2026 • race geometry
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
Size guide and geometry for the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
2026 • race geometry
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
Size guide and geometry for the TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc

Fit and size differences

Geometry can separate these bikes: matched sizes create a meaningfully different position.

Typical difference across matched sizes: frame front height 1 mm, forward length 10 mm.

For a personal answer, the fit-and-size path uses your measurements to show only the relevant frame sizes. The full chart remains available as a reference.

View geometry for every size

How do Canyon Aeroad CF SLX and TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc sizes compare?

See the closest size matches and the differences in stack, reach, and riding position.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
2XS
Stack 498, Reach 372
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
XS
Stack 514, Reach 372

Stack: 16 mm taller

Reach: practically identical

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
XS
Stack 521, Reach 378
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
XS
Stack 514, Reach 372

Stack: 7 mm lower

Reach: 6 mm shorter

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
S
Stack 539, Reach 390
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
S
Stack 538, Reach 377

Stack: practically identical

Reach: 13 mm shorter

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
M
Stack 560, Reach 393
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
M
Stack 562, Reach 383

Stack: practically identical

Reach: 10 mm shorter

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
L
Stack 580, Reach 401
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
L
Stack 582, Reach 392

Stack: practically identical

Reach: 9 mm shorter

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
XL
Stack 606, Reach 419
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
XL
Stack 601, Reach 397

Stack: 5 mm lower

Reach: 22 mm shorter

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
2XL
Stack 624, Reach 429
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
XL
Stack 601, Reach 397
Different position

Stack: 23 mm lower

Reach: 32 mm shorter

The same size label can create a different position on each frame. Stack and reach are one part of the decision; the personalized comparison connects them to your body and each bike’s ride character.

FAQ

Can the same rider take different sizes on these two bikes?
Yes. Frame labels are not standardized, so the same rider may need different sizes. This comparison deliberately avoids a generic matched-size answer and hands your measurements to Bike Fit instead.
Which frame has the higher front: Canyon Aeroad CF SLX or TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc?
Across matched sizes, the frame fronts of Canyon Aeroad CF SLX and TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc differ by only a few millimetres. Stem and spacer choices will have more effect on handlebar position.

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