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Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc eTap
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€3,599($4,103)| Weight | 16.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| 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 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
Balanced updates across handling, stiffness, comfort, and aero
Integrated cable routing
Improved compliance with D-shaped seatpost
Competitive weight at 15.8 lb for CF SLX
Forgiving, confident handling on descents
Good vibration damping, smooth ride
Longed for a chance to ride 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.
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
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc, Road race bike frame with design and geometry proven at the highest levels of competition., Material: carbon, Axle dimensions: 12 x 142 mm, Brake mount: flat mount, Weight: 860 g BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: True Grey; Light Blue |
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| Fork | Canyon FK0051 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 S manganese, Saddle with modern short-nose design and unisex ergonomics., Width: 130 mm (S), Rail material: manganese, 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 D1, High-end crankset with X-Range tech for more range and a smoother gear progression., Gearing: 48/35 T, Crank arm length: 172.5 mm |
| 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. | SRAM Force AXS 12-speed Chain |
| 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 | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 763 g | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline db, Rotor mount: Center Lock |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 25mm, High-performance foldable clincher tyre made from high-grade BlackChili compound, with Vectran breaker for enhanced puncture protection. Tanwall sidewall., TPI: 330, Weight: 225 g | Continental Grand Prix 5000 27.5" <(>&<)> 28" Road Tyre 25-622 |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, Designed for optimal venting. With rounded edges for easier wheel installs., Disc mount: centerlock, Weight: 155 g | SRAM Paceline Centerlock Brake Rotor 160mm | SRAM Paceline Centerlock Brake Rotor 140mm |
First added November 19
Last updated December 10
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