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Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 SL
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$7,000| Weight | 14.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED 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!
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
Apr 2019 · Benjamin Topf
Alejandro Valverde rides his Canyon Ultimate CF SLX towards the World Champ title. But does the bike have what it takes to make you a World Champ?
Nimble acceleration
Price/performance ratio
Integration
Undefined handling
Strong seat post flex at full extension
Feb 2019 · Jack Sexty
Stunning all-round racer made even better with 12-speed shifting and superfast wheels
Oct 2018 · James Spender
What’s more ultimate than ultimate? The Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Aero, of course. All of the performance, without the cost
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.
Nov 2017
Canyon's new Ultimate WMN CF SLX is a great bike for road racing, but with added versatility and capability that also offers much, much more.
Sep 2017 · Ben Delaney
An excellent bike with race geo, a plush ride and superb brakes. And what a value!
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Stealth - Red |
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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 | SRAM Pressfit RED DUB, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with SRAM DUB axles. Weight: 72 g |
| Saddle | Fizik Antares R3 |
| Seatpost | Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12-speed, 12-speed, wireless shifting, max cassette size: 33T. Weight: 277 g |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTap AXS, Wireless shifting, for 2x12 drivetrains, braze-on mount. Weight: 105 g |
| Crank | SRAM RED D1, 48/35 |
| Shifters | SRAM RED eTap AXS 12s | SRAM RED eTap AXS 2s |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-28, Machined one-piece design for smoother, faster shifting and weight savings. Gear range: 10-28T, weight: 175 g |
| Chain | SRAM RED D1 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM RED D1 Type: SRAM RED Rim |
| Brake Levers | SRAM RED eTap AXS 12s | SRAM RED eTap AXS 2s |
| Rims | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 48 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 719 g | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut XD-R, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 48 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 858 g |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
First added October 20
Last updated January 10
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