Thanks for the video, A lot of people say that I'm a silly old fool to continue riding, I have been riding a Giant TCR Pro SL0 and loving it but last week I thought it was time to try an Aero, so at the age of 75 years I went and bought myself a Cervelo S5 VWD with top specs. When I can't any longer spend the day in the saddle it's going on my lounge room wall. Long live Aero.
53..... FIFTY-THREE!!! Man is that too old for an aero bike THANK GOD I am only 50 and have 3 years left on my 795 Blade RS, mind you that Canyon Aeroard looks amazing, really enjoyed totally worth a Subscribe!
Nearly 52 here; never had an aero bike, and my "best bike" is a 2009 model with 105. Tool old for aero? Am I too old for Ultegra or Di2? Nah, I want my next bike to be aero with Di2 (or eTap I guess). I even want a power meter, despite never having had one before. Never too old to want to get the most out of yourself or your cycling!
Great video. I think riding fast for as many years as we can is a great feeling. I think it helps stave off old age, which is more a condition of body capability and mindset than our birth date. I intend on getting an Aeroad and doing everything from hot rodding short rides around the neighborhood to long century rides. Coming from an older Tarmac which is a size too small it will probably be more comfortable. I think the increased pressure put on the hands can for some people be more comfortable as well as opposed to an upright position that rests all our weight on the saddle.
Cheers Daryl for your comment. I agree with your sentiment about age...I love my AEROAD. I road a 200km Audax on it last month and not a problem!. For me, its fast, comfortable and feels great.
Nice discussion and review. Thank you. I'm 50 and have only been cycling for 2 years. My 1st bike is an Endurance bike which has been great. I'd love a Canyon Aeroad for my next bike. I don't need to go faster, but I just LOVE the look of it. I spend a lot of time in the drops on my current bike and am comfortable, but have no idea how I'd be on an aero bike. I guess we're all individuals, regardless of age and will each have to answer the comfort/flexibility question for ourselves.
Thanks Aaron for watching and glad you found the vid interesting. Your comment is right; it's very individual, but age alone should not be a barrier! I love the look of aero bikes and obviously I love the Aeroad. I wish you all the best with your cycling endeavours!
At 64 i was wondering if my new Canyon (i have an Endurace) should be an Aeroad i love the look of it (especially in blue)but hesitated due to the fact you can't test ride them.i'm riding in mostly flat areas and average 1:30 hours i think you have convinced me to try a Aero bike great video. As for being to old it's all in the head don't let anyone tell you you are to old to do anything you want or that you are to old to that or that.
I came across this oldie today and wonder if you still use it? I find it increasingly difficult to use road bikes with aggressive set-ups because of back issues which would make having an aero bike a waste of time. However, I love the look of yours and would also be happy to have one just to look at it!!
Oh yes, I definitely still have the Canyon Aeroad. I use it most weeks on my club rides. I'm simply not as powerful as I was, but riding it is fun. Thanks JP for watching an older video!
I started commuting to work at 40. Since then I've lost weight and saved thousands in parking. I initially rode a Trek mountain bike which was slow but nice and comfortable, but I wasn't overly impressed at being overtaken each day. I kept that bike for the odd school run but upgraded to a lightish carbon flat handle bar road bike a couple of year later which I love to bits. I think it's fast, gives a great ride position, and riding to work is a joy. I'm 45 on 1 April and I've been looing at proper road bikes and Canyon ones seem to offer great value. A few days ago I ordered an Aeroad CF SL 8.0 from their outlet site. I'm certain I wont do it justice but I'm looking forward to giving it a crack, shaving some time off the commute, overtaking lazy people on their eBikes, and aiding my wellbeing. Loved the video DIVUM!
Hello Andy, that's a brilliant story. I'm so glad you have switched to a bicycle for your commute. I used to commute 70km round trip! (twice a week) and it's amazing how saving 5 minutes each way adds up. Good luck with the Canyon 👍🏼🚴🏼♂️
Would be interesting to measure up differences in watts saved between body position, aero helmet, tight jersey and aero bike / deep wheels, then do a bit of a calculation for w/$ ... Of course an aero bike will be faster all else equal, but is it really the first thing I should focus on, or should I work on my position on the bike first and take off that flappy jacket?
Good to see you keeping busy Andrew. Admittedly I occasionally doubt my choice after a hard century and my lower back is in pieces. But then again nothing like it on a flat section with a tailwind and using the 52/11. Hope you're keeping safe. Jay
Hi Jay! Thanks for your support. Aero is definitely best for short blasts and Club Chain Gangs...(Nice for me to know that a youthful man such as you, gets the occasional back ache as well! - sort of makes me feel better!!)🤣lol
@@divum it would be interesting to see the real world difference between the thoroughbred lightweight/aero bikes compared to the more mixed versions that seem to be more popular. A lot of lightweight bikes now are being created with integrated cockpits and larger rim sizes among other bits so maybe aero is the way to go. Unfortunately years of neglect to any kind of mobility is now taking its toll
Thanks for this. I’m considering upgrading from my decade old Cervélo to an Aeroad. I just turned 50 and am nowhere near as fast as I once was (and I was never really fast to begin with) but I love the race bike aesthetic. In addition to all the useful information in your video, it also provides some of the best views of the bike itself that I’ve seen. Appreciate it. Thank you.
Cheers to you Ray. Many thanks for the kind comment. I love my Aeroad and I hope you love whatever bike you upgrade to. Consider subscribing if you haven't already? Thanks for your comment.
Dear Andrew Goodchild, I just want to say: Never stop cycling and keep loving that great Canyon Aero bike!!!! Yours sincerely, Vincent Pothuizen (47 and loving my Cannondale CAAD12 Ultegra 2016) p.s.: Maybe I will buy a Canyon Aero Ultegra some day? My Cannondale is a non-aero design (more or less).
Did you say 53 or 63 either way you look great! I’m 56 and am thinking about getting and Canyon Aeroad. I have a 2014 Felt F5 love my bike but see the benefits of an aero bike. Fortunately I’m still pretty flexible but do have a few disc in my lower back I’m having issues with from time to time. But doesn’t seem to bother me while riding. Thanks for the video
NO!!! NO!!! NO!!!, just ride what you love!. It's your Sunday ride out, (even better when lock down ends!). My husband is 66 and go's out on his single speed but he gets burnt off by the racing snakes!. Keep Safe!! xx
I'm a recreational "athlete" and I'm fast and I ride a lot. ...but I am just average. I am young and I can ride in an aero position for 2 - 3 hours, but after watching this video I think the Ultimate is the better choice for me.
You're young, fast and flexible and the aero position doesn't bother you....but you think you should buy an all 'rounder? Just checked and similarly equipped versions of both bikes for weight and you're talking about 200g for a complete build. This is a no brainer - the Aeroad will be faster on every single course you do....you don't even have to set it up aggresively - use the same position as you would for the Ultimate - it will still be faster and more aero and just as comfortable. I have a Cannondale SystemSix and I can ride that bike for hours....all of them are using either 25's or 28's depending on what the wheels are optimized for aerodynamically. Unless you like the aesthetic of the Ultimate better than the Aeroad....then that's a personal choice. But if you are thinking of racing, the Aeroad will be faster in all circumstances.
Thanks Anja for your support and comment. I am just under 6' 4" or 1.91 m tall. My CANYON Aeroroad is XL and compares to a very similar geometry on my other bikes of 58" frame. Rather strangely, my CANYON Exceed mountain bike is a L but has almost the same profile as the Aeroroad (in overall silhouette). Hope this helps? If you haven't already, pls consider subscribing? Cheers
I bought an Ultimate because I was unsure about my flexibility on an Aeroad. Prior I had a Giant Defy which I liked but it never gave me the feeling of fast, even if I'm slow(er) at 56 yo. After having raced when I was younger, albeit a pretty slow racer, I found it difficult to not ride a fast bike. I can't get the idea that I should ride a softer bike for older riders, if I want to feel old I will ride a 20kg Japanese old mama's bike; but I refuse, I want to feel the speed, even if I'm slow. I am even toying with getting an Aeroad or similar, but hmmmm the cost.
The Ultimate is also a great fast bike with an aggressive geometry. No slouch there! I've been considering both Ultimate and Aeroad for my next bike. They have very similar geometry so can't go wrong either way. The Ultimate however is probably going to get an update in the near future and the Aeroad already had one, so leaning Aeroad.
I'll be 70 in 6 months and have been riding a Trek Domane for 3 months. Getting faster and in better shape. Raced offshore boats for years, road raced my Corvette, had fast sport bikes also. Love to do everything fast. Well by fall hope to be on a Madone. Will I beat a great 30 year old? No but it doesn't matter I'll still try to. I will want to beat anyone anywhere near my age. I'll also be pushing my self. Plus I'll love to look at it all the time. So far just a tad shy of 30 mph spring on my DOMANE flat road no wind. That's wearing my baggy Carhartt work pants. Got some better aero stuff now to where. I'm 6' 240 lb. 38" waist big on top. Hell I'm coming for you guys win or lose.
YES! No-one over 45 should ride any bike with drop handles, strictly stick to flats, best get a department store all-rounder "mountain" bike for safety. I should know I'm nearly 67 and some nasty jerk cut off the lock on my Norco Storm. Safety over Speed any day for a TOF!
52 and have been riding canondale caad 12 for quite sometime now. I ride for fun and quality me-time. Want to switch to canyon aeroad for its looks. Can you tell me how much more aggressive will aeroad be compared to canondale caad12?
Thanks for watching and your comment. I can only answer with the limited knowledge I have about the Cannondale. In my opinion the Canyon is not greatly more aggressive. You can set it up to make it more or less aggressive. The geometry is significantly different in my opinion. First the carbon is ultra stiff and the reach is longer, so you will find it lighter and twitching to handle, but at speed, the Canyon Aeroad is brilliant. To fully benefit you must be comfortable on the drops. I hope this helps a little 👍🏼🚴🏼♂️
@DIVUM You must be tall (Above 190)! You can tell the XL because the rear part of the frame does not follow the wheels arc while the size large and below do.
Im toying with the idea of a Canyon Aeroad, im 56 as well. I wont be doing long rides, prefer regular short rides of about an hour to 2 hours. Just wanna go faster before i hit 60 😂
i think cycling is a sport that helps us feel good about our self does not matter the age now u have a Aero bike hey better comfort and speed ride away brother!
Great video again Andrew, very informative. I think it's down to personal preference. Being the wrong side of mid-forties, as long as I’m not kidding myself that it’s comfortable I’ll keep riding mine. That said, the 200 mile sportive I did last year was on my Ridley (aero) and I could hardly walk the following day! Best suited to short blasts with the guys than stupidly long efforts for us old coffin dodgers. 👴🤣
Good point. You are right, the rims are 62mm but the overall depth to tyre circumference is 80mm. I just measured. And yes...changing a tyre is tough. Thanks for your comment
The size XL Aeroad is a horse! I'm 6'2 1/2" and ride the size large. Much better drop. Age doesn't matter. If you're riding the XL with the stock spacer stack, what's the point in having an aero bike, I say.
The reach and drop of that bike is way too aggressive for my (lack of) flexibility. I have a hard time enough dealing with an "endurance" bike. Back when I was younger I might have gotten away with it, but these days (just turned 55) no way.. So FOR ME... yeah I AM too old for that bike :-(
I've given a heart to your reply, but not because your too old!!!! As far as your bike choice is concerned, as long as you can keep riding, then that's all that counts! Thanks for your support. Hope you've subscribed and watch out for more videos!
Why not use fast recumbents or even velomobiles? Much faster, much comfortable, and people.wont raise their eyebrows as you are old already. M5 CHR, Cruzbike Vendetta, Carbent,
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Thanks for the video, A lot of people say that I'm a silly old fool to continue riding, I have been riding a Giant TCR Pro SL0 and loving it but last week I thought it was time to try an Aero, so at the age of 75 years I went and bought myself a Cervelo S5 VWD with top specs. When I can't any longer spend the day in the saddle it's going on my lounge room wall. Long live Aero.
Deep respect Sir! Keep it going! Fantastic commitment 👍🏼🚲
I’m gonna get one of these. I know i have no need but I just wanna go fast !
53..... FIFTY-THREE!!! Man is that too old for an aero bike THANK GOD I am only 50 and have 3 years left on my 795 Blade RS, mind you that Canyon Aeroard looks amazing, really enjoyed totally worth a Subscribe!
Cheers Joe! I really appreciate your support. Thank you.
Nearly 52 here; never had an aero bike, and my "best bike" is a 2009 model with 105. Tool old for aero? Am I too old for Ultegra or Di2? Nah, I want my next bike to be aero with Di2 (or eTap I guess). I even want a power meter, despite never having had one before. Never too old to want to get the most out of yourself or your cycling!
Absolutely Daren! I completely AGREE! Go for it!
Get that bike sooner rather than later.
Great video. I think riding fast for as many years as we can is a great feeling. I think it helps stave off old age, which is more a condition of body capability and mindset than our birth date. I intend on getting an Aeroad and doing everything from hot rodding short rides around the neighborhood to long century rides. Coming from an older Tarmac which is a size too small it will probably be more comfortable.
I think the increased pressure put on the hands can for some people be more comfortable as well as opposed to an upright position that rests all our weight on the saddle.
Cheers Daryl for your comment. I agree with your sentiment about age...I love my AEROAD. I road a 200km Audax on it last month and not a problem!. For me, its fast, comfortable and feels great.
Nice discussion and review. Thank you.
I'm 50 and have only been cycling for 2 years. My 1st bike is an Endurance bike which has been great. I'd love a Canyon Aeroad for my next bike. I don't need to go faster, but I just LOVE the look of it.
I spend a lot of time in the drops on my current bike and am comfortable, but have no idea how I'd be on an aero bike.
I guess we're all individuals, regardless of age and will each have to answer the comfort/flexibility question for ourselves.
Thanks Aaron for watching and glad you found the vid interesting. Your comment is right; it's very individual, but age alone should not be a barrier! I love the look of aero bikes and obviously I love the Aeroad. I wish you all the best with your cycling endeavours!
This is a great video! Loved the shots and the edit, so fun to watch! Kudos
Brilliant. I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment and support. More cycling science to come! Keep watching 👍🏼
At 64 i was wondering if my new Canyon (i have an Endurace) should be an Aeroad i love the look of it (especially in blue)but hesitated due to the fact you can't test ride them.i'm riding in mostly flat areas and average 1:30 hours i think you have convinced me to try a Aero bike great video. As for being to old it's all in the head don't let anyone tell you you are to old to do anything you want or that you are to old to that or that.
Thanks Amram for your great comment. I'm sure the Endurance will be just fine. I think Canyon are good bikes! 👍🏼
"What about that lump on top of the bike" - for a second there I thought you were talking about the uncut steerer tube:))))
Yer I know! I've already answered this a few times!
Thanks for watching
I came across this oldie today and wonder if you still use it? I find it increasingly difficult to use road bikes with aggressive set-ups because of back issues which would make having an aero bike a waste of time. However, I love the look of yours and would also be happy to have one just to look at it!!
Oh yes, I definitely still have the Canyon Aeroad. I use it most weeks on my club rides. I'm simply not as powerful as I was, but riding it is fun. Thanks JP for watching an older video!
I started commuting to work at 40. Since then I've lost weight and saved thousands in parking. I initially rode a Trek mountain bike which was slow but nice and comfortable, but I wasn't overly impressed at being overtaken each day. I kept that bike for the odd school run but upgraded to a lightish carbon flat handle bar road bike a couple of year later which I love to bits. I think it's fast, gives a great ride position, and riding to work is a joy. I'm 45 on 1 April and I've been looing at proper road bikes and Canyon ones seem to offer great value. A few days ago I ordered an Aeroad CF SL 8.0 from their outlet site. I'm certain I wont do it justice but I'm looking forward to giving it a crack, shaving some time off the commute, overtaking lazy people on their eBikes, and aiding my wellbeing. Loved the video DIVUM!
Hello Andy, that's a brilliant story. I'm so glad you have switched to a bicycle for your commute. I used to commute 70km round trip! (twice a week) and it's amazing how saving 5 minutes each way adds up. Good luck with the Canyon 👍🏼🚴🏼♂️
@@divum Thanks mate. All the best. Hope you're keeping well in the UK despite Covid.
Would be interesting to measure up differences in watts saved between body position, aero helmet, tight jersey and aero bike / deep wheels, then do a bit of a calculation for w/$ ... Of course an aero bike will be faster all else equal, but is it really the first thing I should focus on, or should I work on my position on the bike first and take off that flappy jacket?
Good to see you keeping busy Andrew. Admittedly I occasionally doubt my choice after a hard century and my lower back is in pieces. But then again nothing like it on a flat section with a tailwind and using the 52/11. Hope you're keeping safe. Jay
Hi Jay! Thanks for your support. Aero is definitely best for short blasts and Club Chain Gangs...(Nice for me to know that a youthful man such as you, gets the occasional back ache as well! - sort of makes me feel better!!)🤣lol
@@divum it would be interesting to see the real world difference between the thoroughbred lightweight/aero bikes compared to the more mixed versions that seem to be more popular. A lot of lightweight bikes now are being created with integrated cockpits and larger rim sizes among other bits so maybe aero is the way to go. Unfortunately years of neglect to any kind of mobility is now taking its toll
Why not use a recumbemt? M5 CHR, Cruzbike Vendetta, Carbent, Performer Low Racers, Bachetta Carbon Aero, Quest, Quattrovelo
Thanks for this. I’m considering upgrading from my decade old Cervélo to an Aeroad. I just turned 50 and am nowhere near as fast as I once was (and I was never really fast to begin with) but I love the race bike aesthetic. In addition to all the useful information in your video, it also provides some of the best views of the bike itself that I’ve seen. Appreciate it. Thank you.
Cheers to you Ray. Many thanks for the kind comment. I love my Aeroad and I hope you love whatever bike you upgrade to. Consider subscribing if you haven't already? Thanks for your comment.
Dear Andrew Goodchild,
I just want to say: Never stop cycling and keep loving that great Canyon Aero bike!!!!
Yours sincerely,
Vincent Pothuizen (47 and loving my Cannondale CAAD12 Ultegra 2016)
p.s.: Maybe I will buy a Canyon Aero Ultegra some day? My Cannondale is a non-aero design (more or less).
Hello Vincent Pothuizen,
Thank you for your comment. KEEP RIDING my friend!
Cheers,
Did you say 53 or 63 either way you look great! I’m 56 and am thinking about getting and Canyon Aeroad. I have a 2014 Felt F5 love my bike but see the benefits of an aero bike. Fortunately I’m still pretty flexible but do have a few disc in my lower back I’m having issues with from time to time. But doesn’t seem to bother me while riding. Thanks for the video
53! Thanks Chad for the compliment. ATB
NO!!! NO!!! NO!!!, just ride what you love!. It's your Sunday ride out, (even better when lock down ends!). My husband is 66 and go's out on his single speed but he gets burnt off by the racing snakes!. Keep Safe!! xx
Love it!!
@@divum Your welcome....Love to know what you think about the Brompton xxx
Fascinating. You wont be taking that bikepacking then?🤣
That’s it I’m going out to buy an aero bike now 👍🏻 ,
Good on you! I hope it does the job for you 👍🏻
AERO is great I love my S5 vwd. It is offers light weight and aero.
Thanks for your comment
I'm a recreational "athlete" and I'm fast and I ride a lot. ...but I am just average. I am young and I can ride in an aero position for 2 - 3 hours, but after watching this video I think the Ultimate is the better choice for me.
You're young, fast and flexible and the aero position doesn't bother you....but you think you should buy an all 'rounder? Just checked and similarly equipped versions of both bikes for weight and you're talking about 200g for a complete build. This is a no brainer - the Aeroad will be faster on every single course you do....you don't even have to set it up aggresively - use the same position as you would for the Ultimate - it will still be faster and more aero and just as comfortable. I have a Cannondale SystemSix and I can ride that bike for hours....all of them are using either 25's or 28's depending on what the wheels are optimized for aerodynamically.
Unless you like the aesthetic of the Ultimate better than the Aeroad....then that's a personal choice. But if you are thinking of racing, the Aeroad will be faster in all circumstances.
Very Good Video - thank you. Could you pls tell me what size your bike has - L or XL and how tall you are? Thank you and keep riding 😉
Thanks Anja for your support and comment. I am just under 6' 4" or 1.91 m tall. My CANYON Aeroroad is XL and compares to a very similar geometry on my other bikes of 58" frame. Rather strangely, my CANYON Exceed mountain bike is a L but has almost the same profile as the Aeroroad (in overall silhouette).
Hope this helps? If you haven't already, pls consider subscribing? Cheers
I bought an Ultimate because I was unsure about my flexibility on an Aeroad. Prior I had a Giant Defy which I liked but it never gave me the feeling of fast, even if I'm slow(er) at 56 yo. After having raced when I was younger, albeit a pretty slow racer, I found it difficult to not ride a fast bike. I can't get the idea that I should ride a softer bike for older riders, if I want to feel old I will ride a 20kg Japanese old mama's bike; but I refuse, I want to feel the speed, even if I'm slow. I am even toying with getting an Aeroad or similar, but hmmmm the cost.
"The need for Speed!"
The Ultimate is also a great fast bike with an aggressive geometry. No slouch there! I've been considering both Ultimate and Aeroad for my next bike. They have very similar geometry so can't go wrong either way. The Ultimate however is probably going to get an update in the near future and the Aeroad already had one, so leaning Aeroad.
@@daryl4841 In hindsight, I think the aeroad would have been better. I would choose aeroad over ultimate. The aero wheels are a real plus
I'll be 70 in 6 months and have been riding a Trek Domane for 3 months. Getting faster and in better shape. Raced offshore boats for years, road raced my Corvette, had fast sport bikes also. Love to do everything fast. Well by fall hope to be on a Madone. Will I beat a great 30 year old? No but it doesn't matter I'll still try to. I will want to beat anyone anywhere near my age. I'll also be pushing my self. Plus I'll love to look at it all the time. So far just a tad shy of 30 mph spring on my DOMANE flat road no wind. That's wearing my baggy Carhartt work pants. Got some better aero stuff now to where. I'm 6' 240 lb. 38" waist big on top. Hell I'm coming for you guys win or lose.
😀👍You are smashing it! An inspiration
I’m not too old for my Canyon Aeroad, I’m too old to stretch on the racing bike. Endurance bikes in our days are same aero with hidden cables.
Good to hear. Never too old👍🏼🚴🏻♀️
I'm 50 plus and cycle since I m kid. I'm going to buy this one too
Go for it Ronald! And thanks for your comment & support
@@divum do what you want and enjoy life 👍
Great review, but when are you going to cut the excess in the fork tube? It hurt the eyes
My bad!
Awesome talk and video
Cheers Rogelio👍🏼
YES! No-one over 45 should ride any bike with drop handles, strictly stick to flats, best get a department store all-rounder "mountain" bike for safety. I should know I'm nearly 67 and some nasty jerk cut off the lock on my Norco Storm. Safety over Speed any day for a TOF!
So sorry to hear that William. That is awful. I hope you got a replacement. A lesson to us all🔐
52 and have been riding canondale caad 12 for quite sometime now. I ride for fun and quality me-time. Want to switch to canyon aeroad for its looks.
Can you tell me how much more aggressive will aeroad be compared to canondale caad12?
Thanks for watching and your comment.
I can only answer with the limited knowledge I have about the Cannondale. In my opinion the Canyon is not greatly more aggressive. You can set it up to make it more or less aggressive. The geometry is significantly different in my opinion. First the carbon is ultra stiff and the reach is longer, so you will find it lighter and twitching to handle, but at speed, the Canyon Aeroad is brilliant. To fully benefit you must be comfortable on the drops. I hope this helps a little 👍🏼🚴🏼♂️
Hello, Big fan from South Korea. What size is that bike? XL? or L?
Hi, it's XL.
Thanks for the question 👍🏼
@DIVUM You must be tall (Above 190)! You can tell the XL because the rear part of the frame does not follow the wheels arc while the size large and below do.
Yes you are ! ... Just joking, ride whatever you like and have fun with, no matter what age, thats it.
Yer I know I am👴🏼, thanks for your comment Frederic
Im toying with the idea of a Canyon Aeroad, im 56 as well. I wont be doing long rides, prefer regular short rides of about an hour to 2 hours. Just wanna go faster before i hit 60 😂
Good to hear Tim! There are other Aero bikes, but I personally love the Aeroad. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks mate! learnt something new
That's great. Perhaps consider subscribing if you haven't already! 👍🏻
Nice explanations
Thanks and welcome Thor B. R.
i think cycling is a sport that helps us feel good about our self does not matter the age now u have a Aero bike hey better comfort and speed ride away brother!
Hey thanks Xavier👍🏼🤟
I will be doing the same when I will turn 53 ;)
Yes sir! Go for it 👍🏼
I’m so un-aero due to aging that I’d waste a good aero bike. MTBs are more my thing now, the sagging doesn’t show.
Thanks for your excellent comment. I know the feeling, but I just keep conning myself!👍🏻🚴🏼
You are never too old in my opinion. Im sure you can smoke many people half your age! And your most important point is that is makes you happy.
Juricell Bike - You are too kind! It's always fun when cycling in a group of mixed ages and trying to beat the youngsters! Type II fun!
Great video again Andrew, very informative.
I think it's down to personal preference. Being the wrong side of mid-forties, as long as I’m not kidding myself that it’s comfortable I’ll keep riding mine. That said, the 200 mile sportive I did last year was on my Ridley (aero) and I could hardly walk the following day! Best suited to short blasts with the guys than stupidly long efforts for us old coffin dodgers. 👴🤣
200 miles on any bike and I wouldn't be able to walk afterwards!!!
@@divum How about fast recumbents?
4:46 Your reynolds strike are 80 mm deep??? Funny, mine are only 62 mm deep, and they are pain in the ass when it comes to fit a tyre.
Good point. You are right, the rims are 62mm but the overall depth to tyre circumference is 80mm. I just measured. And yes...changing a tyre is tough. Thanks for your comment
The size XL Aeroad is a horse! I'm 6'2 1/2" and ride the size large. Much better drop. Age doesn't matter. If you're riding the XL with the stock spacer stack, what's the point in having an aero bike, I say.
PS: Kudo's on slamming that stem!!!
Thanks for your comments. I'm 6'4"!
I know I need to cut that head tube😆
The reach and drop of that bike is way too aggressive for my (lack of) flexibility. I have a hard time enough dealing with an "endurance" bike. Back when I was younger I might have gotten away with it, but these days (just turned 55) no way.. So FOR ME... yeah I AM too old for that bike :-(
I've given a heart to your reply, but not because your too old!!!! As far as your bike choice is concerned, as long as you can keep riding, then that's all that counts! Thanks for your support. Hope you've subscribed and watch out for more videos!
Not a fan but I don't want to go fast and very wary of cross winds on an aero bike!
They are definitely not for everyone! Happy riding 👍🏼🚴🏼♂️
thanks for the honest review and wise words im 54 and contemplating on my first Canyon Aeroad time to open my wallet
Hi John, thanks for the comment. Thanks for watching. I hope you have fun with your new bike! 👍🏼
👏👏👍👍
Thanks
Why not use fast recumbents or even velomobiles? Much faster, much comfortable, and people.wont raise their eyebrows as you are old already. M5 CHR, Cruzbike Vendetta, Carbent,
For sure too old, you should be considering a recumbent because of your back.
I hope you all buy one so five years later after you never use it past the first year I buy it off yall used 🤣
Very nice business offer! Of course mine is heavily used!
@@divum haha absolutely~ enjoy it and use the hell out of it!