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Ultimate CF SL 8.0
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,699| Weight | 15.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra 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" +
- 5'11", size MD, Just right
- 5'10", size SM, Just right
- 5'6", size XS, Just right
- 5'11", size MD, Just right
Summary
The Canyon Ultimate is a high-performance race bike praised for its lightweight, stiffness, and excellent handling. It offers a comfortable ride with a race-oriented geometry, making it suitable for both competitive racing and endurance rides. The bike's direct-to-consumer model provides top-tier performance at a competitive price.
Lightweight and stiff frame for excellent power transfer
Comfortable ride quality with race-oriented geometry
High-performance at a competitive price point
Excellent handling and stability in corners
Versatile for both racing and endurance rides
Aggressive geometry may be less comfortable for some riders
Disc brakes not legal in all racing scenarios
Some models may lack compliance compared to competitors
A smooth, fast, exciting road bike for a great price.Bicycling
Stiff, comfortable, fast, light... you name it, the Ultimate has it!
Cycling WeeklyThe Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 could be the best bike on the market under $3,000.
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Nov 2020 · Cory Benson
Canyon celebrates photographer Tino Pohlmann in LTD edition Ultimate CF SLX road bike. Plus there's a new RCC Ultimate for Rapha Club members!
May 2020 · David Arthur
Highly capable road bike for road races, gran fondos or just fast and comfortable summer rides
Value for money
Stiff and light
Comfortable
Aero handlebar limits easy fit adjustment
Starting to show its age compared to more modern rivals
Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley
We test the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 9.0 Aero, Canyon's lightweight allrounder with an aero twist
Stiff, comfortable, fast, light... you name it, the Ultimate has it!
It's personal, but I just can't get on with the Fizik saddle
Sep 2019 · Riley Missel
It’s everything you want in a fast bike with a price tag that won’t make you cry.
Mar 2019 · Warren Rossiter
Canyon's hit a high note with the Ultimate CF SL's quality kit and rapid ride
Incredible spec, rapid handling and racy with it
The snappy steering won’t be to everyone’s tastes
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 · Robin Schmitt, Manuel Buck, Benjamin Topf
We definitely got our fair share while riding the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 8.0, including an outdoor disco, pink unicorns and some bubbly!
Apr 2017
This sub-15-pound race bike comes with a great price, and it will be available in the U.S. this summer.
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Stealth; Movistar Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon F35 CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 9 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles featuring Hollowtech 2 technology. Weight: 69 g |
| Headset | Canyon | Acros |
| Saddle | Fizik Antares R5 |
| Seatpost | Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Gearing ratio: 52/36, with Hollowtech 2 technology for reduced weight. Weight: 690 g |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8000 2s, Weight: 220 g | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11s, Weight: 220 g |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30 11s |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8000 Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra R8000 2s, Weight: 220 g | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11s, Weight: 220 g |
| Rims | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 694 g | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 906 g |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
First added May 14
Last updated October 27
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