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Ultimate CF SL 7 Disc
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€2,199($2,557)| Weight | 17.4 lbs |
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| 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 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.
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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.
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.
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Colors: Stealth; True Grey |
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| Fork | Canyon FK0051 CF SL Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
| 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 |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow S manganese, Saddle with modern short-nose design and unisex ergonomics. Width: 130 mm (S), rail material: manganese, weight: 208 g |
| 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 |
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| 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 R7020 2s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. |
| 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, Chain featuring SIL-TEC ultra-low friction surface treatment for precise shifting and improved durability. |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. |
| 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 |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 25mm, High-performance foldable clincher tyre made from high-grade BlackChili compound, with Vectran breaker for enhanced puncture protection. Tanwall sidewall. TPI: 330, weight: 225 g |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
First added January 10
Last updated November 21
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