2020 Canyon

Ultimate CF SLX 8.0 Di2

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

MSRP$4,799
Weight15.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
BrakesRim
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

Ultimate CF SLX 8.0 Di2

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

< 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size MD, Just right
Reviews
Bikerumor
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX LTD celebrates photographer Tino Pohlmann, plus RCC too...

Nov 2020

Canyon celebrates photographer Tino Pohlmann in LTD edition Ultimate CF SLX road bike. Plus there's a new RCC Ultimate for Rapha Club members!

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BikeRadar
Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2 Aero review

Jun 2020 · Warren Rossiter

Value-packed flyweight race machine and one of our Performance Bike of the Year contenders

Highs
  • Light

  • Extremely fast

  • Sharp handling

Lows
  • Firmer front than rear

  • Takes some getting used to

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Cyclist
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 8.0 eTap review

May 2020 · David Arthur

Highly capable road bike for road races, gran fondos or just fast and comfortable summer rides

Highs
  • Value for money

  • Stiff and light

  • Comfortable

Lows
  • Aero handlebar limits easy fit adjustment

  • Starting to show its age compared to more modern rivals

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Cycling Weekly
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 8.0 eTap

Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley

We test the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 9.0 Aero, Canyon's lightweight allrounder with an aero twist

Highs
  • Stiff, comfortable, fast, light... you name it, the Ultimate has it!

Lows
  • It's personal, but I just can't get on with the Fizik saddle

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Bicycling
Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SL Disc 8.0

Sep 2019

It’s everything you want in a fast bike with a price tag that won’t make you cry.

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VeloNews
Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0

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.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 Review

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!

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Velo
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8.0

Apr 2017

This sub-15-pound race bike comes with a great price, and it will be available in the U.S. this summer.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsStealth; Blue Tinted

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

Saddle

Fizik Antares R5

Seatpost

Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 240g

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, 2x11-speed, with automatic trimming adjust, braze-on mount. Weight: 130g

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, Gearing ratio: 52/36, with Hollowtech 2 technology for reduced weight. Weight: 690 g

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 2s, Weight: 148 g | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 11s, Weight: 148 g

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30 11s

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra R8000

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 2s, Weight: 148 g | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 11s, Weight: 148 g

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds AR41, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 41 mm, Inner Width: 19 mm, Weight: 1545 g (set) | Reynolds AR41 SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 41 mm, Inner Width: 19 mm, Weight: 1545 g (set)

Tires

Schwalbe Pro One Evo 25mm, Casing: MicroSkin, Compound: OneStar, Technology: Tubeless Easy, Weight: 255 g

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