Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero

Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero

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Diving into the specs of the Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero by Canyon, it's clear this bike is a speed demon's dream, marrying aerodynamics with top-tier components for a ride that's both fast and featherlight. Canyon's latest iteration of the Ultimate frame, the 5th-generation CF SL, is the backbone of this road warrior. Constructed from carbon for the perfect blend of strength, stiffness, and minimal weight, it's engineered to cut through air like a knife. The bike's adherence to aero efficiency doesn't stop at the frame; every component, including the 50mm deep-section DT Swiss ARC 1600 wheels and the Canyon FK0104 CF carbon fork, is optimized for slicing through wind resistance. The groupset is nothing to scoff at either. Sporting Shimano's Ultegra Di2 R8170 12-speed brakes with a two-piston setup for precise stopping power, coupled with the Ultegra Di2 R8150 rear derailleur, gear shifts are not only seamless but virtually instantaneous – a boon when every second counts. This setup is not just about speed; it's about control, reliability, and performance, ensuring that whether you're tackling a local crit or setting your sights on a Gran Fondo, the Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero is equipped to propel you to the front of the pack. This bike stands as a testament to Canyon's promise: wind-tunnel sculpted speed at a value that's hard to beat.

Highlights

  • Premium Carbon Frame
  • Premium Carbon Wheels
  • Premium Groupset components
  • Best brakes in class
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines
  • High resale value

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Description

SRP4999 €
CategoryRace
Wheels28 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano ULTEGRA DI2
BrakesShimano ULTEGRA DI2

Reviews

Cyclist

Will Strickson

VERDICT: The 2023 Ultimate is the people’s Aeroad

Cycling News

Will Jones

An extremely competent all-around race machine. While not a full-on aero bike it can hold its own on the flats and it excels in the hills, both up and down.

Pros
  1. +Beautifully balanced handling
  2. +Considered aero touches
  3. +Still feels like a climbers bike
Cons
  1. -Still some proprietary touches
  2. -Threaded BB would be preferable
  3. -No 0mm seat post option

Gran Fondo Magazine

Mike Hunger

Pros
  1. Nimble handling
  2. Increased robustness as a development goal
  3. Adjustability of the cockpit
  4. Lightweight yet good downhill riding characteristics
Cons
  1. Tire-wheel combination loses precision in fast descents when braking.

road.cc

Liam Cahill

The Ultimate is a brilliant race bike – fast, comfortable and handles well

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BIKE Magazin

The fastest bike in this group, elegantly and purposefully equipped, a serious racer at an attractive price!

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Canyon Ultimate CF SL Our latest 5th-generation Ultimate frame. Axle dimension: 12x142 mm Material: Carbon (CF)
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Deep Red

Suspension

Fork
Canyon FK0104 CF Carbon fork optimised for lightness, stiffness, and strength. Axle dimension: 12x100 mm Material: Carbon (CF)
Rear Shock

Cockpit

Stem
Handlebars
Tape/Grips
Canyon Ergospeed Gel Grippy, durable bar tape with a premium, high-quality, comfortable feel. Color: black
Saddle
Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow S manganese Gender: Unisex Weight: 208 g

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, 12-speed
Shift Levers
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra R8100,12-speed, 11-30T Number of sprockets: 12 | Shimano CS-R8100 Ultegra 12-speed Cassette
Chain
Shimano CN-M8100 12s | Shimano SM-CN910 12-speed Quick-Link Chain Connector | Shimano CN-M8100 12-speed Chain 138 Links
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra R8100 4iiii Precision Powermeter Number of chainrings: 2
Chainrings
Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100 Chainring 52T | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100 Chainring 36T
Bottom Bracket
Token Ninja Lite BB4124 Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5 Weight: 85 g | Ceramicspeed BB86 Shimano PressFit Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41B II Press-Fit Bottom Bracket

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 12s Number of pistons: 2
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 12s Number of pistons: 2
Front Brake Rotor
Shimano RT-CL800 Size: 140 mm
Rear Brake Rotor
Shimano RT-CL800 Size: 160 mm

Wheels

Front Rim
DT Swiss ARC 1600 Axle dimension: 12x100 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 50 mm Weight: 737 g
Rear Rim
DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut Axle dimension: 12x142 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 62 mm Weight: 979 g
Front Tyre
DT Swiss ARC 1600 Axle dimension: 12x100 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 50 mm Weight: 737 g
Rear Tyre
DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut Axle dimension: 12x142 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 62 mm Weight: 979 g
Thru Axle
Canyon Thru Axle 12x100x1,75 Axle dimension: 12x100 mm | Canyon Thru Axle 12x142x1,75 Axle dimension: 12x142 mm

Geometry Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero

Size3XS2XSXSSMLXL2XL
Body Height≤ 160160 - 166166 - 172172 - 178178 - 184184 - 190190 - 196≥ 196
Seat Height (mm)594 - 694624 - 724654 - 754684 - 784714 - 814744 - 844774 - 874804 - 904
Seat Tube Length (mm)390420450480510540570600
Seat Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Head Tube Length (mm)104115107121142162188206
Head Tube Angle70.2°71.5°71.2°72.8°73,25°73.3°73.5°73.8°
Top Tube Length (mm)497516529546555569594610
Chainstay Length (mm)405405410410410413415415
Wheelbase (mm)958965979983987100410291042
Standover (mm)697720748775801828851874
Stack (mm)558572596613635656681701
Reach (mm)415430445459473491509530
BB Offset (mm)6060737373737373
Spacer15.015.015.015.015.015.015.015.0
Crank Length (mm)165.0165.0170.0170.0172.5172.5175.0175.0
Chainring Size52/3652/3652/3652/3652/3652/3652/3652/36
Disk Size140 / 140140 / 140140 / 140160 / 140160 / 140160 / 140160 / 160160 / 160
Wheel Size Front27.5"27.5"28"28"28"28"28"28"

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero

Where to buy a Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero

The Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero may be purchased directly from Canyon

What material is the frame of the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero?

The Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero ist crafted with Carbon. The wheels of this bike are made of carbon!

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Canyon?

The SRP Price is our information at 4999 EUR

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