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Today’s DealsUltimate CF EVO 10.0 SL
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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€9,000($10,471)| Weight | 11.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | RED |
| Brakes | Rim |
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
Summary
The Canyon Ultimate is a high-performance race bike praised for its lightweight design, responsive handling, and efficient power transfer. It offers a comfortable ride quality with improved aerodynamics and disc brake options across the range. The bike's women-specific models feature tailored geometry and components for better fit and performance.
Lightweight and responsive design
Improved aerodynamics compared to unisex models
Comfortable ride quality with efficient power transfer
Women-specific geometry and components for better fit
High-quality disc brakes for reliable stopping power
Aggressive riding position may not suit all riders
Disc brakes may not be legal in all racing events
Some models are heavier than their rim-braked counterparts
Limited tire and wheel options for smallest frame sizes
The Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 could be the best bike on the market under $3,000.
The power transfer is instant and the connection to the road feels great.
For cycling enthusiasts who want the performance and sharp handling of a race bike but have to deal with all the road conditions, traffic and hazards on a daily basis, there's a good case to be made for disc brakes.
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Jun 2018 · Cory Benson
First seen back in 2016, Canyon's disc brake Ultimate carbon road bike slots in extra space for wider tires along with improved braking for the lightweight race bike. True to its name, there is a lot to like with the fast, yet comfortable carbon bike that we rode up mountains & over mixed road surfaces.

Mar 2018 · William Tracy
The Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 could be the best bike on the market under $3,000, or it could be the best bike period.

May 2017 · Gloria Liu
The new models feature frames that are designed specifically for women's bodies

May 2017 · Hannah Troop
This was the moment that we had been waiting for– testing the new women's version of the Canyon Ultimate WMN. Before getting onto a bike like this your […]
Apr 2017
This sub-15-pound race bike comes with a great price, and it will be available in the U.S. this summer.

Mar 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
Fast and comfortable race bike with predictable braking rain or shine, but could be lighter

Feb 2017 · Jamie Wilkins
Staggeringly light bike for the mountains and for everywhere else too. Buy if you want the lightest bike for the mountains without compromising
Stiffness, handling, comfort, lightness and even value
Wheels and tyres sap confidence in testing conditions and aren’t for everyday

Sep 2016 · Marc Abbott
The Canyon Ultimate CF SL 9.0 is billed as a climbers weapon, but thanks to some high tech assistance it's good everywhere else too.
Exceedingly good bike
Exceedingly long name
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF Evo, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon F37 CF Evo, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 9 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake |
| Bottom Bracket | THM Pressfit |
| Stem | Canyon V13 |
| Handlebar | Canyon H18 Ergobar CF, Material: Carbon, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Antares |
| Seatpost | Canyon S14 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: -2 mm / 10 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED |
| Crank | THM Clavicula SE Compact, Chainring size: See ‘Geometry and dimensions’ below |
| Shifters | SRAM RED 11s, Weight: 140 g |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1190 11-28 11s |
| Chain | KMC X11 SL DLC 11s |
| Brakes | THM Fibula Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | SRAM RED 11s, Weight: 140 g |
| Rims | Lightweight Meilenstein Obermeyer SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 47 mm, Inner Width: 20 mm, Weight: 540 g |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Podium TT 22 mm |
First added September 7
Last updated September 7
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