Released September 8
Builds
7
Price Range
$2,999–$10,999
Frame Material
Carbon
Three Grand Tour victories, two World Championship titles, countless stage and GC wins at the world’s most prestigious races – the Canyon Ultimate’s palmarès speaks for itself.
Since the first generation launched back in 2004, the Ultimate has been and remains the absolute pinnacle of Canyon’s road performance range – a pure road bike made for racing. Its unsurpassed handling and ride feel make the Ultimate the choice of hundreds of thousands of riders around the world, from ambitious amateurs to the world’s top pros.
Now, it’s time for something new. A new era of pure road performance. Introducing the new Canyon Ultimate family, with eleven bikes available across three platforms.
“With the new Ultimate, we wanted to make something that fans of classic road race bikes would love. After a painstaking development process in collaboration with our pro riders, we’re proud to present the next evolution of the Ultimate. A timeless design that hits the perfect balance of lightness, stiffness, aerodynamics, comfort, and toughness,” explains Dr Florian Imgrund, Canyon Global Category Director – Road, on the design philosophy behind the Ultimate.
Pro teams have already been riding the new Ultimate since the beginning of the season – with two stage wins at the Vuelta a España in the hands of Alpecin-Deceuninck rider Jay Vine, the bike has already made its mark at the highest stages of racing even before its official market launch.
In comparison to the previous generation, the new Ultimate improves upon its predecessor in a number of key areas:
Incredible comfort: improved ergonomics and more tire clearance – room for up to 32 mm rubber.
Improved aerodynamics: reduced drag thanks to optimisations made with aero experts Swiss Side – saving 10 watts for the frameset alone.
Cutting-edge integration: invisible integration of cables and lines, all in a user-friendly setup.
Easy fitting: cockpit with simple height and width adjustment, no steerer tube cutting needed, easier to transport.
Low weight: only 6.3 kg (Ultimate CFR Di2: excluding pedals and accessories, size M), even with extra reinforcement in key high-stress areas.
A complete performance package, it does the Ultimate an injustice to pigeonhole it ‘just’ as a climber’s bike or say it’s only for pros looking to shave every possible gram. It’s much more than that. This is the right bike for everyone drawn to the purity and clarity of the Ultimate’s aesthetics, but still who demand cutting-edge performance technology and performance features. And everyone looking for a bike that’s flat-out fun to ride on any route you point it at. In short, this is a road bike for everyone.
Coming in three platforms – CFR, CF SLX, and CF SL – and available in an incredibly wide size spectrum, all riders can find their perfect bike in the new Ultimate portfolio.
At the top end of the range, three flagship Ultimate CFR models, starting at $10,999, combine a superlight CFR frame with the finest components available on the market. All CFR framesets set a new performance benchmark with a premium carbon layup delivering lightness, durability, and stiffness at WorldTour level.
The CF SLX platform comprises two models, starting at a price point of $6,999 for the Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2. The $2,999 Ultimate CF SL 7 rounds out the range.
The complete 2023 line-up will be launched on Thursday 8 September 2022.
The highs and lows of this model family
| MSRP | $2,999 | $3,999 | $4,699 | $6,999 | $8,999 | $10,999 | $10,999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spec Level | |||||||
| Weight | 18.1 lbs | 17.6 lbs | 17.0 lbs | 15.7 lbs | 14.9 lbs | 14.7 lbs | 13.9 lbs |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheel Size | 650c / 700c | 650c / 700c | 650c / 700c | 650c / 700c | 650c / 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Groupset | 105 | Ultegra | Rival eTap | Ultegra Di2 | Dura-Ace Di2 | RED eTap | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 12 Electronic | 2 × 12 Electronic | 2 × 12 Electronic | 2 × 12 Electronic | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Power Meter | None | 4iiii Precision | Rival AXS | 4iiii Precision | Dura-Ace | Red AXS | Dura-Ace |
| Where to Buy | $2,499 At Canyon | $4,699 At Canyon | $6,999 At Canyon | $8,999 At Canyon | $10,999 At Canyon | $10,999 At Canyon |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more. Learn more →
| Wheels | 650c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 501 | 523 | 542 | 563 | 583 | 609 | 627 |
| Reach | 375 | 381 | 393 | 396 | 404 | 422 | 432 |
| Stack/Reach Ratio | 1.34 | 1.37 | 1.38 | 1.42 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.45 |
| Top Tube Length | 519 | 532 | 549 | 558 | 572 | 597 | 613 |
| Seat Tube Length | 420 | 450 | 480 | 510 | 540 | 570 | 600 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 |
| Head Tube Length | 115 | 107 | 121 | 142 | 162 | 188 | 206 |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 | 71.2 | 72.8 | 73.3 | 73.3 | 73.5 | 73.8 |
| BB Drop | 60 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| BB Height | 263 | 263 | 263 | 263 | 263 | 263 | |
| Front Center | 568 | 580 | 584 | 588 | 602 | 625 | 638 |
| Chainstay Length | 408 | 413 | 413 | 413 | 416 | 418 | 418 |
| Wheelbase | 968 | 982 | 986 | 990 | 1,007 | 1,032 | 1,045 |
| Rake | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 |
| Trail | 60 | 69 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 53 |
| Standover Height | 723 | 751 | 778 | 804 | 831 | 854 | 877 |
🐐 Measurements listed in millimeters and degrees
Will JonesSep 8, 2022
Exceptional uphill, fast handling, and a quality build kit make this a very compelling package
Mike HungerSep 8, 2022
Lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic – and at the same time more robust! We’ve already put the Canyon Ultimate CFR Di2 2023 through the wringer, riding it on all types of terrain.
Robustness as a development goal
Easily adjustable cockpit
Predictable and easy handling
Optimal balance between weight, efficiency and downhill capabilities
Tire/wheel combo affects braking precision on fast descents
RBA StaffSep 8, 2022
A slew of improvements bolster Canyon's Ultimate road bike
Leon PoultneySep 8, 2022
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
William TracySep 8, 2022
The Ultimate family includes 7 models for the US market spread across 3 levels.
Liam CahillSep 7, 2022
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
Since the first generation launched back in 2004, the Ultimate has been and remains the absolute pinnacle of Canyon’s road performance range – a pure road bike made for racing. Its unsurpassed handling and ride feel make the Ultimate the choice of hundreds of thousands of riders around the world, from ambitious amateurs to the world’s top pros.
Now, it’s time for something new. A new era of pure road performance. Introducing the new Canyon Ultimate family, with eleven bikes available across three platforms.
“With the new Ultimate, we wanted to make something that fans of classic road race bikes would love. After a painstaking development process in collaboration with our pro riders, we’re proud to present the next evolution of the Ultimate. A timeless design that hits the perfect balance of lightness, stiffness, aerodynamics, comfort, and toughness,” explains Dr Florian Imgrund, Canyon Global Category Director – Road, on the design philosophy behind the Ultimate.
Pro teams have already been riding the new Ultimate since the beginning of the season – with two stage wins at the Vuelta a España in the hands of Alpecin-Deceuninck rider Jay Vine, the bike has already made its mark at the highest stages of racing even before its official market launch.
In comparison to the previous generation, the new Ultimate improves upon its predecessor in a number of key areas:
Incredible comfort: improved ergonomics and more tire clearance – room for up to 32 mm rubber.
Improved aerodynamics: reduced drag thanks to optimisations made with aero experts Swiss Side – saving 10 watts for the frameset alone.
Cutting-edge integration: invisible integration of cables and lines, all in a user-friendly setup.
Easy fitting: cockpit with simple height and width adjustment, no steerer tube cutting needed, easier to transport.
Low weight: only 6.3 kg (Ultimate CFR Di2: excluding pedals and accessories, size M), even with extra reinforcement in key high-stress areas.
A complete performance package, it does the Ultimate an injustice to pigeonhole it ‘just’ as a climber’s bike or say it’s only for pros looking to shave every possible gram. It’s much more than that. This is the right bike for everyone drawn to the purity and clarity of the Ultimate’s aesthetics, but still who demand cutting-edge performance technology and performance features. And everyone looking for a bike that’s flat-out fun to ride on any route you point it at. In short, this is a road bike for everyone.
Coming in three platforms – CFR, CF SLX, and CF SL – and available in an incredibly wide size spectrum, all riders can find their perfect bike in the new Ultimate portfolio.
At the top end of the range, three flagship Ultimate CFR models, starting at $10,999, combine a superlight CFR frame with the finest components available on the market. All CFR framesets set a new performance benchmark with a premium carbon layup delivering lightness, durability, and stiffness at WorldTour level.
The CF SLX platform comprises two models, starting at a price point of $6,999 for the Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2. The $2,999 Ultimate CF SL 7 rounds out the range.
The complete 2023 line-up will be launched on Thursday 8 September 2022.
