Carbon Electric Bike

What are the advantages of carbon e-bikes?

The carbon fibre and electric motor combination that gives the carbon e-bike its name has many advantages:

• Carbon fibre tubes and frames can be moulded into any conceivable shape resulting in slick, modern and sporty frames without unsightly welds.
• Carbon fibre is extremely light. As such, carbon e-bikes are often lighter than their aluminium counterparts.
• Carbon e-bikes are incredibly robust and offer high torsional rigidity. This means that their frames hardly warp at all, even under heavy loads, allowing them to easily convert your pedalling power into speed.
• The sturdiness of an e-bike with a carbon frame positively impacts the bike’s performance when riding.

What’s the difference between a carbon e-bike and an aluminium e-bike?

E-bikes made from carbon fibre have a lot in common with those made from aluminium, especially in terms of stability and durability. While both can handle heavy loads, there are still several notable differences between the two.

In terms of distortion-resistance, carbon e-bikes have the edge. Carbon fibre frames twist and warp less than aluminium frames while riding. The best carbon electric bikes are also lighter than aluminium e-bikes.

How can I recognise Canyon e-bikes with carbon frames?

You can spot carbon fibre frames on Canyon electric bikes by the letter combination “CF”. If you see these letters anywhere in the product name, it’s got a carbon frame.

Which e-bikes are manufactured with a carbon frame?

You can find carbon frame e-bikes in almost every category. From electric gravel bikes and electric road bikes with carbon frames, to e-mountain bikes and e-city bikes, there are plenty of models available to choose from.

What should you consider before buying a carbon e-bike?

Choosing and buying a new bike is difficult, not least because there are so many choices out there. With a carbon e-bike from Canyon, you’re guaranteed high-quality and comfortable rides for years to come. That said, there are still a few things you should be aware of when it comes to choosing the best carbon electric bike for your needs:

• Carbon fibre frames and parts are sensitive to pressure, so any screws must only be tightened using a torque wrench. Check the instruction manual for your model to find the appropriate type of torque wrench to use.
• Standard grease is not appropriate for installing screws on carbon e-bikes or additional parts made from carbon fibre. Instead, always use a special mounting paste.
• Never use aggressive cleaning agents on carbon e-bikes. Instead, it’s better to use a soft cloth, lukewarm water and special bicycle cleaners or washing-up liquid. You can then apply special waxes or carbon care products once your bike is clean.