2,499 euros | 6.9 kilos
With the "Ultimate AL 9.0 LTD", Canyon impressively proves that a carbon frame is not necessarily required for a very light bike. Despite the aluminium frame, the bike remains just under the 7-kilo mark thanks to its hardly improvable equipment. The low weight contributes to the great riding impression, as does the smooth ride at high speeds and the clearly noticeable comfort on the saddle and handlebars - here the bike even sets standards in the test comparison. The new "Dura-Ace" brakes from Shimano offer impressive braking power in combination with the fine "Ksyrium SL" wheels from Mavic. The shifting behaviour in combination with the carbon cranks from Campagnolo subsidiary Fulcrum is first class. The attractive package is rounded off by an extensive warranty.
PLUSTop equipment; light; stable ride; high comfort on saddle and handlebars
Web:www.canyon.com
Weighted weights; **Test frame size greased; ***Projected dimension from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of head tube; ****Saddle to head tube rise at 75 cm seat height (centre of saddle frame - top edge of headset cap)
