Even in its most affordable version, the Ultimate SLX leaves a lasting impression. The super-light, extremely stable frame offers suspension damping like few other models at the moment - a feature that is particularly noticeable in direct comparison with other models. Canyon's carbon seatpost makes an important contribution to this. The dark grey finish of the Ultegra groupset perfectly matches the cool techno look of the frame. The same applies to Mavic's wheels with dark grey, abrasion-resistant anodisation. Thanks to their low weight, they make the bike look light-footed and lively. The piercing squeal of the special brake pads on the brake track deserves criticism. However, depending on how often you brake, this will disappear after a few hundred kilometres.
Price 3,199 Euro
Weight 6.8 kilos
Available via mail order
Reference/Info www.canyon.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 847/326/59 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62, 65 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 565/565/170 mm plus 17 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/59 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 581/394 mm/1.48
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Acros Ai70, top 1-1/4, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium SLR/Mavic Yksion Pro 25C
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS EvoCurve/Ritchey WCS
Saddle/post Fizik Antares/Canyon VCLS (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach Projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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