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Ultimate CF SLX 8 Disc eTap
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$5,599| Weight | 16.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Power Meter | Force AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Force 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.
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.
Apr 2019 · 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
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Rainbow White |
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| Fork | Canyon F38 CF Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit RED DUB, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with SRAM DUB axles. Weight: 72 g |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow Titanium, Saddle with modern short-nose design featuring unisex ergonomics. Width: 130mm (S), rail material: titanium, weight: 208 g |
| Seatpost | Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS, With wireless shifting, Orbit damper technology, and larger X-SYNC pulleys for improved durability, max. cassette size: 33T. Weight: 325 g |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS, With wireless shifting and AXS technology for easy customisation. |
| Crank | SRAM Force AXS Powermeter, Featuring Quarq’s premier integrated power measurement tech. One-piece chainring design significantly reduces weight., Gearing: 48/35. |
| Power Meter | SRAM Force AXS Powermeter, Featuring Quarq’s premier integrated power measurement tech. One-piece chainring design significantly reduces weight., Gearing: 48/35. |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s, Left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s, Right-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270, 12-speed, 10-28, With optimised shift lanes for fast and smooth electronic shifting. Gear range: 10-28T, weight: 230 g |
| Chain | SRAM FORCE D1 12-speed, With signature flat-top design for quieter operation and increased strength and durability. And hard chrome plated inner link plates and rollers for reduced wear. |
| Brakes | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s, Left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s, Right-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s, Left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s, Right-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. |
| Rims | Reynolds AR41 DB, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 41 mm, Inner Width: 21 mm, Weight: 1630 g (set) | Reynolds AR41 DB XD-R, Modern, tubeless-ready deep-section aero wheelset., Rim Material: carbon, Rim Height: 41 mm, Inner Width: 21 mm, Weight: 1630 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 |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, Designed for optimal venting. With rounded edges for easier wheel installs. Disc mount: centerlock. Weight: 155 g. |
First added September 30
Last updated November 21
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