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Ultimate CFR Disc eTap
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$8,499| Weight | 14.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED 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 · Ashley Quinlan
Canyon's refined fifth-generation race bike may well deliver "the ultimate balance"
Easy yet direct handling
Impressive stability
Good blend of stiffness and comfort
Lightweight in the CFR build
Not a leader in any one metric
Choosing an alternative handlebar or seatpost will cost you extra
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
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.
Aug 2020 · Canyon
Canyon present next season's CFR Ultimate. Frame weight? 641 g! Read on for all the details.
Ultralight frame (641 g)
| Frame | Canyon Ultimate CFR Disc Color: Dark Chrome |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon FK0072 CF Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit RED DUB |
| Saddle | Fizik Antares Versus R1, 3D printed saddle with tailored zonal cushioning., Width: 139mm, Rail material: carbon (oval), Weight: 174 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 RED eTap AXS, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTap AXS |
| Crank | SRAM Red AXS Powermeter, Featuring integrated dual-sided power meter, 2x12-speed, gearing: 48/35., Bottom bracket: SRAM Pressfit RED DUB. |
| Power Meter | SRAM Red AXS Powermeter |
| Shifters | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 2s, Pro-level left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-28 |
| Chain | SRAM RED D1 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 2s, Pro-level left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 2s, Pro-level left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Rims | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut db, Front wheel with Aero+ technology for stability, low drag, and all-round performance. With DT Swiss aero spokes and SINC ceramic bearings., Tubeless-ready, Rim depth: 50 mm, Inner width: 20 mm | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut db XDR |
|---|---|
| Tires | Schwalbe Pro One TT Evo 25mm, Casing: MicroSkin, Compound: OneStar, Technology: Tubeless Easy |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline X, Weight: 135 g | SRAM Centerline X, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
First added November 26
Last updated December 24
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