Competition road bike test: Canyon Ultimate CF SL 9.0 Disc - Test 2015: Canyon Ultimate CF SL 9.0 Disc Di2

At 1,400 grams including fork and steering bearings, the frameset is one of the very lightest in this competition. There is no need to worry about riding stability, and the Koblenz-based company is also generous with the other features. The handlebars are comfortable to grip and the firm Fizik saddle, together with the well-flexing carbon seat post, guarantees a high level of comfort. Ksyrium Elite wheels from Mavic emphasise the high-quality impression. Thanks to the high headset, the bike allows a riding position that is almost on a par with marathon models. The accommodation of the Di2 battery, which is pushed through the bottom bracket shell into the down tube and bolted there, is exemplary.

CONCLUSION State-of-the-art shifting technology, very stable ride, high suspension comfort, good contact points and wheels, fair price

Reference/Info www.canyon.com

Price 2,899 Euro
Weight 7.3 kilos
available via mail order

MEASURED DATA

Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,004/332/59 grammes
Frame sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/570/169 mm plus 21 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 580/400 mm/1.45

EQUIPMENT

Steering bearing Acros Ai70, top 1-1/4, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra 6870 Di2 (52/36 t, Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium Elite S/Mavic Yksion Pro GripLink 25C
Handlebar/stem Canyon/Canyon
Saddle/post Fizik Antares/Canyon VCLS CF (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.