2021 Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc Di2
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes, priced near the middle of the Ultimate model range.
| MSRP | $4,699 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.8 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
2 × 11 — 22 speed
Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc Di2
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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.
January 2021Read Full Review
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
June 2020Read Full Review
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
May 2020Read Full Review
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
December 2019Read Full Review
Christoph Bayer
“What would your dream bike look like, if money weren’t an issue?” I’ve been asked this question a million times and my custom-built Canyon Strive CFR is the ultimate answer. It’s fast, it’s high-end and it looks lush – I love it! Here you’ll find an overview of the editor’s dream bikes. With my ‘editor’s …
- Great climbing performance on technical terrain
- Shapeshifter makes the bike even more versatile
- Fun and reliable on downhills
- Looks fast and rides fast!
- Seat tube angle could be steeper
- Rear-end with coil shock feels a bit
- Harsh at super hard hits (air is the better option!)
November 2019Read Full Review
It’s everything you want in a fast bike with a price tag that won’t make you cry.
September 2019Read Full Review
Benjamin Topf
Alejandro Valverde rides his Canyon Ultimate CF SLX towards the World Champ title. But does the bike have what it takes to make you a World Champ?
- Nimble acceleration
- Price/performance ratio
- Integration
- Undefined handling
- Strong seat post flex at full extension
April 2019Read Full Review
Jack Sexty
Stunning all-round racer made even better with 12-speed shifting and superfast wheels
February 2019Read Full Review
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, press-fit Color: Stealth |
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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 | 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 |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 240 g |
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| 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 R8070 2s, Weight: 180 g | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070 11s, Weight: 180 g | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070 11s, Weight: 180 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 CN-HG701 11s, High-grade chain with premium SIL-TEC treatment on roller link plate and pin link plate for increased durability and efficiency. | Shimano HG701 11-speed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070 2s, Weight: 180 g | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070 11s, Weight: 180 g | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070 11s, Weight: 180 g |
| Rims | Reynolds AR41 DB, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 41 mm, Inner Width: 21 mm, Weight: 1630 g (set) | Reynolds AR41 DB SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 41 mm, Inner Width: 21 mm, Weight: 1525 g (set) |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
| Disk Rotors | Shimano RT800, Centerlock brake rotor featuring Ice Freeza technology. Weight: 125 g |