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Ultimate CF SL 8.0 Di2
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€2,899($3,305)| Weight | 15.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
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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!
Jun 2020 · Warren Rossiter
Value-packed flyweight race machine and one of our Performance Bike of the Year contenders
Light
Extremely fast
Sharp handling
Firmer front than rear
Takes some getting used to
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
Sep 2019 · Riley Missel
It’s everything you want in a fast bike with a price tag that won’t make you cry.
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.
Apr 2017 · Matt Wikstrom
Canyon has updated its road catalogue by adding a disc brake version for every carbon road bike in its collection. This includes the company’s long-running flagship, the Ultimate CF SLX, and in this review, Australian tech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a look at what the update has to offer. It has been about five years […]
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| 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 |
| 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 Di2 R8050 SS |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 11s, Weight: 148 g |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30 11s |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701 11s |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8000 Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 11s, Weight: 148 g |
| Rims | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 906 g |
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| Tires | Continental 25 mm, Casing: Vectran Breaker, Compound: BlackChili, Technology: Foldable |
First added September 7
Last updated September 7
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