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Ultimate CF SL 7 Disc
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€2,199($2,559)| Weight | 18.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 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 celebrated as a high-performance race bike that excels in balancing stiffness, comfort, and lightweight design. It offers a variety of builds catering to different budgets and preferences, with notable improvements in aero performance and handling. The bike is praised for its efficient climbing ability, stable descending, and overall ride quality, making it a versatile choice for competitive and recreational riders alike.
Lightweight carbon frame with excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio
Versatile performance suitable for climbing, descending, and long rides
Improved aero features and handling stability
Good value for the performance and components offered
Comfortable ride quality with a focus on race-oriented geometry
Aggressive riding position may not suit all riders
Some models lack the sharpest handling expected from a race bike
Proprietary components limit customization options
Mixed reviews on tire grip and cornering confidence
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 TipsCanyon has built on the solid reputation of the Ultimate with a machine that seemingly does most things incredibly well.The Gear Loop
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May 2023 · James Huang
One of these bikes costs nearly 4x the other, but how different are they really?
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 · RBA Staff
A slew of improvements bolster Canyon's Ultimate road bike
Aerodynamic updates
Smooth ride quality
Exceptional vibration damping
Snappy handling
Forgiving geometry
Stiff bottom bracket, top tube, seat tube junction
D-shaped seatpost for improved compliance
Integrated cable routing
14.3% weight reduction (claimed)
Lightweight (15.8 lbs test bike, 13.9 lbs CFR claimed)
Competitive price point ($6999 for CF SLX Ultegra Di2)
Left longing for a few pedal chance to ride the claimed 13.9 pound CFR Dura-Ace build
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.
Sep 2020 · Cory Benson
Canyon's lightweight Ultimate road bike gets a new season of updates in standard CF SL & CF SLX carbon frames for both rim & disc brakes.
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
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: True Dark Red; True Grey |
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| Fork | Canyon FK0051 CF Disc, Material: carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4”, Axle dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake mount: flat mount |
| Bottom Bracket | Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Thread-Fit Technology reduces chances of bearing misalignment. BB86 Road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles., Weight: 83 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, Gender: Male |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0042 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 8 mm, Technology: VCLS Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 SS, 11-speed, short cage design., Max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology, Weight: 225g |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, 2x11-speed, new link construction allows for lighter front shifting, integrated cable tension adjustment and disc brake-optimised shorter cage design., Braze-on mount, Color: black, Weight: 90 g |
| Crank | Shimano 105 R7000, Light, stiff 2-by crankset with Hollowtech 2 technology for reduced weight., Chainring size: 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 11-30 11s, Good shifting performance and high wear resistance. To reduce weight, steel sprockets are connected to each other via aluminium spiders., Gear range: 11-30T, Weight: 304 g |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 11-speed, Chain featuring SIL-TEC ultra-low friction surface treatment for precise shifting and improved durability. | Shimano CN-HG601 SLX 11-speed Chain |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7020 2s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. | Shimano 105 R7020 11s, Ergonomic shift and brake levers. With Ultegra-level shifting lightness, and design optimised for smaller hands. |
| Rims | DT Swiss Performance LN, Rotor mount: Center Lock, rim height: 20 mm | DT Swiss Performance LN SH11, Rotor mount: Center Lock, rim height: 20 mm |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 28 mm, skinwall, High-performance foldable clincher tyre made from high-grade BlackChili compound, with Vectran breaker for enhanced puncture protection. Tanwall sidewall., TPI: 330, Weight: 240 g |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
First added November 26
Last updated January 22
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