The data attests to the Ultimate AL's typical racing geometry. Thanks to the high steering bearing and two additional spacers, which are fitted ex works on the model shown, you still sit as relaxed as on a marathon racer. The lightest frameset in the test shines with unwavering riding stability and top workmanship. The simple carbon seatpost offers noticeable but less effective suspension than the VCLS parallelogram seatpost, which is available for an extra € 130. The Athena groupset from Campagnolo with 22 gears is an attractive, customised alternative to Shimano's Ultegra. The brake levers feel good in the hand, the brakes decelerate smoothly and can be finely controlled, and the shifting forces are low. Good wheels and comfortable handlebars make the Ultimate AL 8.0 a well-rounded offering.
Price 1,599 Euro
Weight 7.4 kilos
Available via mail order
Reference/Info www.canyon.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,252/320/58 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Seat/steering angle 74°/74°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/565/170 mm plus 18 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 578/398 mm/1.45
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Acros, top 1-1/4, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Campagnolo Athena (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium Elite S/Mavic Yksion Pro 25C
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS/Ritchey WCS
Saddle/post Fizik Ardea/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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