Rappstar wrote:
Most of the pros on Canyon now are not sponsored by them. Canyon has offered a pretty good industry discount to them, and I think a lot of it is Frodeno/Lange "envy." When the same bike has been on top of the podium in Kona 3 years straight, I think that influences what pros will want to buy. Many - most - pros are as susceptible to the gear need as anyone else. But it's not like Cervelo is dropping these athletes and Canyon is picking them up. Cervelo is dropping them and they are buying a Canyon. Some of that is, certainly, a desire to make a clear break with the former brand. And some of it is just desire to try something new, especially if you think that new thing might be faster. I personally doubt the Canyon is faster - or even as fast - as the P5X or P5, but perception matters a lot. I am sure Brad talked about that in his wind tunnel thread, but I haven't read through that yet. And even so, that's N=1. And unless it was a controlled test of both bikes on the same day, there's only so much you can take from that. Also, Cervelo has not been sold. They've been owned by PON for a long time. But I think PON has been - like most of the bike industry - tightening it's belt.
Yeah, I was going to mention Canyon is discounting bikes to pro's but other than Jan, Tolansky, maybe a few others they aren't giving away equipment. Also, here is a German wind tunnel test of Cervelo, Canyon, Felt, and Aargon. Spoiler alert, you are right Jordan, Cervelo still wins the day bit at yaw that Felt really pops.
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