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Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$3,299| Weight | 16.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra 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
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.
Sep 2019 · Riley Missel
It’s everything you want in a fast bike with a price tag that won’t make you cry.
| Frame | FR ULT CF SL DB R051-01-ME M P08 bu/bk BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Light Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | FK 1 1/4 FK0051-01-DISC P38 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 R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 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 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g |
| Rims | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 763 g | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 900 g |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT800, Centerlock brake rotor featuring Ice Freeza technology. Weight: 125 g |
First added September 30
Last updated December 7
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