2021 Canyon
Ultimate CF SL 8
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,899| Weight | 15.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
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
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
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
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 | FR ULT CF SL R043-01-ME M P08 bu/bk BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Light Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | FK 1 1/4 F35-16 P15 bu/bk |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles featuring Hollowtech 2 technology. Weight: 69 g |
| 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 S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 198 g |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Gearing ratio: 52/36, with Hollowtech 2 technology for reduced weight. Weight: 690 g |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8000 2s, Weight: 220 g | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11s, Weight: 220 g |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30 11s, Advanced mix of aluminium, carbon and steel reduces weight and increases durability. Gear range: 11-30T. Weight: 269 g |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 11-speed, High-grade chain with premium SIL-TEC treatment on roller link plate and pin link plate for increased durability and efficiency. |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8000, High-end dual-pivot brake caliper. Compatible with 28 mm tyres. Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra R8000 2s, Weight: 220 g | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11s, Weight: 220 g |
| Rims | WH DT PR1600 SP28 5X100 32 RB | WH DT PR1600 SP28 5X130 32 RB S11 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
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