2021 Canyon

Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 SL

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.

MSRP$7,000
Weight14.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 SL

40 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XXS

< 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size MD, Just right
Reviews
Cycling News
The new Canyon Ultimate has matured into a brilliant all-rounder

Sep 2022 · Will Jones

Exceptional uphill, fast handling, and a quality build kit make this a very compelling package

Highs
  • Beautifully balanced handling

  • Considered aero touches

  • Still feels like a climbers bike

Lows
  • Still some proprietary touches

  • Threaded BB would be preferable

  • No 0mm seat post option

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The Gear Loop
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 review

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

Highs
  • Pleasingly lightweight

  • Beguiling kit list for the price

  • Easy adjustments to cockpit for great fit

  • Sharp but fun

Lows
  • Dizzying array of model choice

  • Canyon’s new accessories will make you part with more cash

  • Lightest models are expensive

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Cycling Tips
2021 Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8 road bike review: impeccable value - CyclingTips

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.

Highs
  • Comfortable ride quality, balanced handling, Canyon’s own cockpit components, stock tyres.

Lows
  • Somewhat odd frame sizing, press fit BB, locked into 1 1/4″ stems, narrow rims, fixed stem length and handlebar width.

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Bikerumor
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX LTD celebrates photographer Tino Pohlmann, plus RCC too...

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!

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BikeRadar
Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2 Aero review

Jun 2020 · Warren Rossiter

Value-packed flyweight race machine and one of our Performance Bike of the Year contenders

Highs
  • Light

  • Extremely fast

  • Sharp handling

Lows
  • Firmer front than rear

  • Takes some getting used to

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Cycling Weekly
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 8.0 eTap

Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley

We test the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 9.0 Aero, Canyon's lightweight allrounder with an aero twist

Highs
  • Stiff, comfortable, fast, light... you name it, the Ultimate has it!

Lows
  • It's personal, but I just can't get on with the Fizik saddle

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Velo
Review: Canyon Ultimate CF Evo Disc 10.0 LTD

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.

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Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SL Disc 8.0

Sep 2019

It’s everything you want in a fast bike with a price tag that won’t make you cry.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorStealth - Red

Fork

Canyon F35 CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 9 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Pressfit RED DUB, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with SRAM DUB axles. Weight: 72 g

Saddle

Fizik Antares R3

Seatpost

Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12-speed, 12-speed, wireless shifting, max cassette size: 33T. Weight: 277 g

Front Derailleur

SRAM RED eTap AXS, Wireless shifting, for 2x12 drivetrains, braze-on mount. Weight: 105 g

Crank

SRAM RED D1, 48/35

Shifters

SRAM RED eTap AXS 12s | SRAM RED eTap AXS 2s

Cassette

SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-28, Machined one-piece design for smoother, faster shifting and weight savings. Gear range: 10-28T, weight: 175 g

Chain

SRAM RED D1 12s

Brakes

SRAM RED D1

TypeRim

Brake Levers

SRAM RED eTap AXS 12s | SRAM RED eTap AXS 2s

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 48 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 719 g | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut XD-R, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 48 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 858 g

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II

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