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Ultimate CF SL Disc 7.0
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,299| Weight | 17.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
< 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 comfort, offering excellent value for money. It features a balanced handling and a smooth ride quality, making it a favorite among competitive cyclists. Despite its aggressive geometry, it remains surprisingly comfortable, with some models undercutting the UCI weight limit.
Lightweight and stiff frame for high performance
Excellent handling and stability in corners
Comfortable ride quality for a race bike
Great value for money with high-end components
Direct-to-consumer pricing reduces costs
Aggressive geometry may not suit all riders
Some models have slightly dull handling
Limited adjustment options in cockpit components
Press fit BB and narrow rims on some builds
A smooth, fast, exciting road bike for a great price.Bicycling
The Ultimate CF SL remains impressively competitive with the latest offerings on the market, and manages to strike a wonderful balance of low weight, stiffness, and comfort that some others haven’t quite mastered yet.
Cycling TipsThe Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 could be the best bike on the market under $3,000.
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Jan 2021 · Dave Rome
Canyon's Ultimate CF SL Disc may be a few years old, but including it in the Field Test has proved that this high-value racer has aged incredibly well.
Comfortable ride quality, balanced handling, Canyon’s own cockpit components, stock tyres.
Somewhat odd frame sizing, press fit BB, locked into 1 1/4″ stems, narrow rims, fixed stem length and handlebar width.
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
Mar 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Weighing in at 5.98kg - does the Ultimate Evo make any sacrifices on its way to race weight?
Light
Stiff
Handling lacks sharpness
Oct 2019 · Dan Cavallari
How good is the Cayon Ultimate CF Evo Disc? The only fault can be solved in two minutes. Dan Cavallari has the review of this lightweight superbike.
Sep 2019 · Riley Missel
It’s everything you want in a fast bike with a price tag that won’t make you cry.
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
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon FK0086 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 |
| Saddle | Fizik Antares R7 |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0042 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 8 mm, Technology: VCLS Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Crank | Shimano 105 R7000, 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Weight: 305 g | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Weight: 305 g |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 11-30 11s |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Weight: 305 g | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Weight: 305 g Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Weight: 305 g | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Weight: 305 g |
| Rims | DT Swiss P 1850 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 754 g | DT Swiss P 1850 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 962 g |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 / Attack 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
First added June 5
Last updated June 5
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