The day has finally come for me to stop riding clip-ons, get a tri bike, and let my road bike be a road bike once again. Primary use for the tri bike is half and full IM.
I am strongly looking at the Canyon line, but I can't figure out why the $1,500 difference between the CF and the CF SLX. The integrated water bottle might be nice, but apparently that can be purchased aftermarket, which I would do. The bars are a little different, but the basic frame seem to be the same with the exception of shrouded brakes. Personally I'm fine with normal brakes, as they will be much easier to service.
I would be fine with purchasing the SLX version, but I can't see any real reason to. Am I missing something here?
Any advice is appreciated.
I am strongly looking at the Canyon line, but I can't figure out why the $1,500 difference between the CF and the CF SLX. The integrated water bottle might be nice, but apparently that can be purchased aftermarket, which I would do. The bars are a little different, but the basic frame seem to be the same with the exception of shrouded brakes. Personally I'm fine with normal brakes, as they will be much easier to service.
I would be fine with purchasing the SLX version, but I can't see any real reason to. Am I missing something here?
Any advice is appreciated.