Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 DI2 Review - Fast and fun, but what about value?

The Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 is a very good road racer's bike, and this model, though not cheap at £6,499, isn't bad value for money when compared with some of its main rivals. But Canyon isn't the bargain that it once was...

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[skidooboondocker]

Love the honest no BS review! Keep it up.

[tarmaccio]

After the first excitement of announcement today, watching this review grounds me :D

[shred]

The better value in the new range is the CF SL Aero Di2. Get’s the same Ultegra 12s Di2, same integrated cockpit, deep DT Swiss wheels, same frame but with the heavier carbon layup (SL rather than SLX) so it comes in just 200 grams heavier than the CF SLX Di2 shown here. Most weekend warriors are going to be ok adding just 200g for essentially the same bike but save $2K

I’m going this route to replace my 2016 Ultimate CF SLX which has been absolutely brilliant Bike but they were better value back in the day. But I’ve been so happy with the brand, geometry and feel of the Ultimate that I’m sticking with it. Not available until December. Can’t wait!!

[daryl]

The adjustable width handlebar is an extremely good move. For my height and narrow build most stock handlebars are too wide and this is an easy fix for those kinds of problems. For a brand that many bike shops are apprehensive to service though I'm not sure internal cables are going to be a good maintenence change though.

[ssk]

The dealbreaker you didn't mention - worst part is that you will need an entirely new cockpit if it's not the correct stem length, which probably is not the right size out of the box... And it's not cheap to buy and replace it (even more so with the integrated cords) and will be lucky if they even have the right stem length cockpit in stock!

[oliverfuehrer]

Comparing prices you have to consider that the Ultimate comes with pre-installed powermeters which will cost you around 400 to 800 euros (in my case)

[h.p.]

Canyon went from value brand to specialized v2. Except that there are no brick and mortar shops for canyon. Canyon hit it's peak with the old Ultimate CF SL (now known as the SLX).

[ndjk]

I love watching reviews on bikes I will never afford.

[troisminutesdumans]

I'd like to know if canyon accept stem length cunstomization

[jordibayer]

I am thinking to buy Ultimate CF SL 8 Aero which is pretty much the same and costs £4999. So what is your opinion? It is cheaper that the SLX. Thank you!

[Druezy]

I am waiting to order an Endurace 8 Disc AL. Looking forward to being able to ride around my new neighborhood and get in shape at the same time. It will be a fun comparison to my mountain bike that I downhill on lol. If I get into it I look forward to trying a carbon road bike. I had a carbon trail bike and loved it!

[patpadil]

Difference with Specialized will be wheels and cockpit are in Alu for the same price as canyon

[edt]

So, when was this bike actually available to buy from Canyon in the UK?

[xtianeskay]

Thank you! Comparing to bike radar and cycling weekly I like your introduction of the new ultimate the most! (gcn is not my cup of tea at all)

[OffshoreNath]

I bought a canyon Ultimate Al in 2014 (still have it) at the time Canyon were a breath of fresh air, an industry distruptor offer exciting bikes at great prices and specs, they've lost their way a bit I'm afraid. The bikes are a bit bland and they arent competitive price wise any more. Factor in the supply issues and online ordering/ lack of payment options and I'm struggling to see why anyone would go down that route ?

[awhite]

Looks nicer in the purple colour-scheme option. Matte grey just looks so generic and dull now

[mohawkin]

Do you have any information to share concerning the claims that the seat post on the Ultimate can creak?

[timdixo]

10 watts faster at 45kmh!!! That figure has zero relevance to the vast majority of riders.

[kallewirsch]

Are you sure that 7x9 rails doesn´t fit to the seatpost, because the higher spec CFR comes with carbon rails saddles and a zero offset seatpost. This means the CFR versions should run 7x9?

[kallewirsch]

Funny that the computer mount you use has this strange angle. On the product pictures with the Canyon own mount it seems leveled.