Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2021 Canyon
Ultimate CF SL 7
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€1,699($1,976)| Weight | 17.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 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 carbon frame, excellent handling, and comfort. It offers a variety of builds catering to different budgets and preferences, with a focus on stiffness and efficiency. The bike's aero touches and climbing ability make it a versatile choice for competitive riders.
Lightweight carbon frame
Excellent handling and stability
Comfortable ride quality
Versatile for climbing and aero efficiency
Good value for the performance and components
More aggressive position may be less comfortable for some
Handling can feel less sharp on descents
Some proprietary components limit customization
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 TipsIt’s just an incredibly enjoyable bike to ride no matter the gradient.
CyclistFeedback?
View all reviews
Nov 2022 · Will Strickson
The 2023 Ultimate is the people’s Aeroad
Lightweight
Comfortable
Confidence-boosting
Great spec
Aerodynamic
None
Sep 2022 · Will Jones
Exceptional uphill, fast handling, and a quality build kit make this a very compelling package
Beautifully balanced handling
Considered aero touches
Still feels like a climbers bike
Still some proprietary touches
Threaded BB would be preferable
No 0mm seat post option
Sep 2022 · Leon Poultney
It's been a long time coming but Canyon's Ultimate has been refined and improved in this excellent fifth generation
Pleasingly lightweight
Beguiling kit list for the price
Easy adjustments to cockpit for great fit
Sharp but fun
Dizzying array of model choice
Canyon’s new accessories will make you part with more cash
Lightest models are expensive
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.
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
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.
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Colors: Stealth; True Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon F35 CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 9 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake |
| Bottom Bracket | Token Ninja Lite BB4124 PF86.5, Thread-Fit Technology reduces chances of bearing misalignment. BB86 Road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles. Weight: 83 g |
| Stem | Canyon V13, High-grade aluminium stem. With new handlebar clamp design for up to 40% more torsional stiffness., Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm, Head tube diameter: 1 1/4” |
| Handlebar | Canyon H17 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Model X, Saddle with central cut-out and flexible wings for maximum comfort. Featuring durable Soft-Tek cover for maximum durability and scratch resistance. Rail material: manganese. |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0042 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 8 mm, Technology: VCLS Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 225g |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, 2x11-speed, new link construction allows for lighter front shifting, integrated cable tension adjustment and disc brake-optimised shorter cage design, black, braze-on mount. Weight: 90 g |
| Crank | Shimano 105 R7000, Chainring size: See ‘Geometry and dimensions’ above |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 R7000 2s, Weight: 251 g | Shimano 105 R7000 11s, Weight: 251 g |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 11-30 11s, Good shifting performance and high wear resistance. To reduce weight, steel sprockets are connected to each other via aluminium spiders. Gear range: 11-30T. Weight: 304 g |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 R7000, Dual-pivot brake caliper with predictable, precise modulation. Compatible with 28 mm tyres. Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7000 2s, Weight: 251 g | Shimano 105 R7000 11s, Weight: 251 g |
| Rims | Fulcrum Racing 900, Wheelsize: 28" | Fulcrum Racing 900 SH11, Wheelsize: 28" |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix SL 25 mm, Casing: PolyX Breaker, Compound: BlackChili, Technology: Foldable, Weight: 245 g |
First added January 10
Last updated November 21
Not listed for 1,652 days