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Ultimate CF SL 8
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,499| Weight | 15.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
< 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?
Nov 2022 · Will Strickson
The 2023 Ultimate is the people’s Aeroad
Lightweight
Comfortable
Confidence-boosting
Great spec
Aerodynamic
None
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
Modern updates: integrated cable routing, airfoil shaping, D-shaped seatpost for compliance, added stiffness
Handling: quick yet forgiving, exceptional vibration damping, smooth ride, snappy handling
Balance: improved compliance, stiffness, and aerodynamics without adding weight
Weight: 15.8 lbs for CF SLX, competitive with other performance road bikes at $6999 price point
Available long-term review not yet published
No pedal chance to ride the lighter 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
Sep 2022 · Liam Cahill
The Ultimate is a brilliant race bike – fast, comfortable and handles well
Well-balanced speed, handling and comfort
Spec is perfect
Loads of easy position adjustability
Not the bargain that it once was
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.
Nov 2020 · Cory Benson
Canyon celebrates photographer Tino Pohlmann in LTD edition Ultimate CF SLX road bike. Plus there's a new RCC Ultimate for Rapha Club members!
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Light Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon F35 CF SLX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8000 2s, Weight: 220 g | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11s, Weight: 220 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. |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8000, High-end dual-pivot brake caliper. Compatible with 25/28 mm tyres. | Shimano Ultegra R8000, High-end dual-pivot brake caliper. Compatible with 28 mm tyres. Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra R8000 2s, Weight: 220 g | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11s, Weight: 220 g |
| Rims | DT Swiss P 1600 Spline db SH11 | WH DT PR1600 SP28 5X130 32 RB S11 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
First added September 3
Last updated January 22
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