Aluminium Bicycles

Aluminium Bicycles

Are you looking for a bicycle with high stiffness and versatile use? Aluminium bikes are durable, affordable, and optimize your power for propulsion. Aluminium bike frames are strong both for sporty riding and in urban traffic. Check out our offer.

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    • Color: Funkturm Grey
    • Color: Dark Honey
    SRAM SX Eagle, RockShox 35 Silver TK
    2,049 US$
    • Color: Sencha
    • Color: Darjeeling
    • Color: Affogato
    Shimano GRX RX820, DT Swiss Gravel LN
    1,799 US$
    • Color: Cold Cactus
    • Color: New Stealth
    Shimano 105 RD-R7100 12s, DT Swiss Endurance LN
    1,599 US$
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    • Color: Sencha
    • Color: Darjeeling
    Shimano GRX RD-RX400, DT Swiss Gravel LN
    1,399 US$
    • Color: Cold Cactus
    • Color: New Stealth
    Shimano Tiagra 4700 GS, DT Swiss Endurance LN
    1,099 US$
    Original price 1,299 US$
    You save 200 US$
    • Color: Super Grey
    Shimano Deore XT M8100, SR Suntour XCR
    1,049 US$
    • Color: radical red
    Shimano Deore M6100, Suntour X1 Coil 27.5
    849 US$
    • Color: Crest Black
    • Color: Forest Green
    • Color: Chestnut
    Shimano Deore XT M8100, FOX 34 Float Performance GRIP
    2,499 US$
    • Color: Sencha
    • Color: Darjeeling
    • Color: Affogato
    SRAM Apex, DT Swiss Gravel LN
    1,599 US$
    • Color: Stealth
    • Color: True Blue
    • Color: Cold Cactus
    Shimano 105 R7000 GS, Fulcrum Racing 900 DB
    1,399 US$
    • Color: Sencha
    • Color: Hazy IPA
    • Color: Earl Grey
    Shimano GRX RX812 GS, DT Swiss Gravel LN
    1,699 US$
    • Color: Funkturm Grey
    • Color: Dark Honey
    Shimano Deore M6100, FOX 36 Rhythm Grip
    2,499 US$
    • Color: Stealth
    • Color: Eco Blue
    Alexrims GX26P | Shimano TX505
    1,399 US$
    • Color: Lavender
    • Color: SWAMP
    • Color: Chestnut
    Shimano Deore M6100, Fox 34 Rhythm
    2,349 US$
    • Color: Shockwave
    Shimano Deore M6100, Manitou Machete
    1,219 US$
    Original price 1,599 US$
    You save 380 US$
    • Color: SWAMP
    • Color: Lavender
    • Color: Vanilla
    Shimano CUES 10-speed, Rock Shox Recon Silver RL
    1,899 US$
    • Color: Grey
    Alexrims CRD30 | SON Hub Dynamo
    2,349 US$
    • Color: Silver
    Shimano Deore M6100, ROCKSHOX PIKE SELECT
    1,699 US$
    • Color: Shadow Grey
    Shimano Deore XT M8100, SR Suntour NRX-E Air
    1,069 US$
    Original price 1,399 US$
    You save 330 US$
    • Color: Stealth
    • Color: Ivory
    Alexrims GX26P | Shimano TX505
    949 US$
    • Color: Soft Moss
    • Color: Radiant Red
    SRAM SX Eagle, RockShox Judy Silver
    1,249 US$
    • Color: Termite Red
    SRAM SX Eagle, ROCKSHOX 35 Silver TurnKey
    1,249 US$
    • Color: Champagne
    • Color: Stealth
    • Color: English Coral
    Alexrims GX26P | Shimano DH-3D37 dynamo
    1,699 US$

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What is an aluminium bike suitable for?

There are no limits for an aluminium bike. The stiffness and durability of the material provide endless potential for epic cycling adventures and everyday life. There’s little wonder that aluminium has been the mainstay material of bike frames for many years. From racing to office commuting, from Alpine adventures to backpacking rides, aluminium makes for an ideal bike frame. Its inherent sturdiness provides a direct, responsive feel which offers both comfort and confidence.

Why are aluminium frames so popular?

Aluminium bikes are widespread and available across all price ranges. Manufacturers favor aluminium for its lightweight, durable properties and easy machinability. With high-quality surface treatment, an aluminium frame will stand up to the worst adverse weather conditions; rain, snow, ice, mud, or even a sandstorm. A well maintained aluminium framed bike will keep on delivering performance and enjoyment for years. They’ll even endure stone chips and minor dents without giving up. With wheels in 29, 27.5 or 28 inch sizes, aluminium bikes are made for all types of surface from smooth asphalt to rocky trails.

Caring for an aluminium bicycle frame is easy. Off the shelf bike cleaning products are all that is needed to return the hardest ridden bikes to a flawless finish.

Manufacture and properties of an aluminium frame

The frame of an aluminium bike is constructed from several tubes welded together. Different alloy blends of material influence the properties of the tubes. Large tube diameters and thin wall thicknesses combine stiffness with low weight. Conification of the tubes, where different wall thicknesses are used depending on the level of load, allow for frames that are both light and strong. That is why aluminium is one of the most popular materials for bicycle frames.

Which Canyon bikes are made of aluminium?

Canyon offers bikes with aluminium frames in every category, however, for city bike and touring bike segments, aluminium is widespread across our range. The material lends itself perfectly. Not to say that aluminium is only suitable for such bikes, you’ll find widespread aluminium use across Canyon’s products including on e-mountain bikess, trail bikes, cross-country mountain bikes and dirt bikes. The high strength, low weight properties of aluminium makes it a great material for all.

Which material is right for me: aluminium or carbon?

Carbon bikes and aluminium bikes replaced steel frames at the end of the 20th century. Steel was the typical material in bicycle construction for a long time, and still has a cult following. But steel frames are heavier than their aluminium and carbon counterparts and susceptible to rust.

Both aluminium and carbon have become indispensable in modern biking manufacture. These materials have been optimized over decades to build sturdier, stronger and faster bikes. When it comes to choosing between an aluminium or carbon frame, the deciding factors are usually based on weight, price, and aesthetics.

Properties of aluminium frames

  • Very light
  • Characteristic welds
  • Torsionally stiff
  • Insensitive to stone chips
  • Lower manufacturing costs
  • Used aluminium frames are recyclable

Properties of carbon frames

  • High-tech material
  • Even lighter than aluminium
  • Complex manufacturing
  • Comfortable
  • Direct power transmission
  • Smooth, clean lines without visible welds
  • Discarded carbon frames are hazardous waste

If you use your bike mainly for everyday use, you will likely choose an aluminium frame. A lower price point combined with excellent durability make them an ideal choice.

If you use your bike almost exclusively for performance, a carbon frame is likely to be a better choice. They are even lighter and optimized for performance. A carbon framed bike will bring out the best in your ability.

Buy an aluminium bike online

Buying a bike online from Canyon has many advantages. Your bike comes directly from us to you – there is no middleman, meaning better value. We also guarantee fast and competent support from our customer service department. Our bikes arrive at your home, almost ready to ride. Everything you need to complete the minimal amount of setup is included. We also find the perfect bike for your individual body measurements using Canyon's Perfect Positioning System (PPS). Our bikes adapt to your anatomy, not the other way around. With the perfect bike fit, you’ll feel unstoppable.

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