Canyon Ultimate CF - Sram Red 2012

kamatt22

Finally finished assembling a Canyon Ultimate CF frame with the new Sram Red. 6.8 kg with training wheels, it should be sub 6.4 with tubulars (haven't weighted it yet).

n1ckster

Oh my, that is nice.

I am contemplating a CF SLX with Dura Ace and Mavic Elites, but there is so much available in this price range, especially 2nd hand. I am dithering and risk missing what summer we may have left without a new carbon bike!

Nick

welkman

Looks great

RideOnTime

jesus...
smart...

kamatt22

n1ckster wrote:

Oh my, that is nice.

I am contemplating a CF SLX with Dura Ace and Mavic Elites, but there is so much available in this price range, especially 2nd hand. I am dithering and risk missing what summer we may have left without a new carbon bike!

Nick

The CF SLX with Mavic Elites would look very nice indeed. However, you might want to keep in mind that the new CF SLX will come out in the autumn, together with a new Dura Ace.

kamatt22

Specs of the bike

Frame: Canyon New F10 Technology
Forks: Canyon One One Four SLX
Bars: 3T Ergonova Pro
Stem: Ritchey WCS 4-Axis
Headset: Acros Ai-70 Fiber
Bar Tape: SRAM super light

Front Brake Lever: SRAM Red 2012
Front Caliper: SRAM Red 2012
Rear Brake Lever: SRAM Red 2012
Rear Caliper: SRAM Red 2012

Shifters: SRAM Red 2012
Cables: Gore-On
Front Mech: SRAM Red 2012
Rear Mech: SRAM Red 2012

Seat: Fizik Arione CX Carbon
Seat Post: Canyon VCLS Post
Seat Post Clamp: Canyon

Cranks: SRAM Red 2012 GXP Exogram
Chainring(s): 53-39
Chain: SRAM PC1091R
Cassette: SRAM Red XG 1090 11-28
Pedals: Shimano Ultegra 6700 Carbon SPD-SL
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP team

Front Wheel: HED Ardennes LT
Rim: C2 Alloy rims
Spokes: 18 Sapim bladed spokes.
Hub: Carbon FR Sonic Front Hub
Tube: Vittoria Butyl Ultralite
Tire: Vittoria Open Corsa EvoCX (320Tpi)

Back Wheel: HED Ardennes LT
Rim: C2 Alloy rims
Spokes: 24 Sapim bladed spokes.
Hub: Forged Aluminum Freehub body
Tube: Vittoria Butyl Ultralite
Tire: Vittoria Open Corsa EvoCX (320Tpi)

snowy lowey

Looks really nice! Which size is this?

kamatt22

thanks. size 52

KentPuncheur

Right, that's it...a mortgage can wait a few more years...I'm getting a Canyon!!

Been longing for one for months now and this is the straw that has broken the camel's back! They are works of art.

galatzo

KentPuncheur wrote:

Right, that's it...a mortgage can wait a few more years...I'm getting a Canyon!!

Been longing for one for months now and this is the straw that has broken the camel's back! They are works of art.

Altogether now...
Do it !
Do it !
Do it !
Do it !
Do it !
Do it !

FransJacques

Very nice bike, the Sram stuff finally looks almost as elegant as Campagnolo. Interesting how Sram have now lengthened their brake levers twice. The first iteration was so stubby and ugly...

There is, however, a strange issue with either the 'bar angle or the shifter placement on the 'bars. It looks as if the 'bars are rotated down 5 degrees, or the 'bars are fine but the shifter are installed too low. Looking at it again I think the shifters could be too low b/c in the bottom picture, the curve of the bar is horizontal but the line drops as you transition to the shifter. Maybe it's all fine when riding along...

Can't believe you call lovely wheels like Ardennes training wheels. Those things are weapons!

kamatt22

Thanks,

I have Campag on my winter bike, and I agree with you. I think it is still a bit more elegant. However, the new SRAM is just terrific. The brakes and front derailleur are probably the biggest improvements, but the chainset, the ergonomics and the cassette are terrific too. I have another bike with the old SRAM Red and to be honest I have always liked it (with the exception of front shifting), but this is a massive improvement, in particular given its weight reduction.

Re: shifters. Yes, I think you are right. I have only ridden it briefly (as I have man-flu at the moment), but I have noticed that issue. I should have waited to tape it, but I really wanted to finish it. retrospectively, it was a bad move. they definitely need to come up...I'll check the bars first, but they appear to be straight.

Re: Ardennes. so far I haven't been that impressed, compared to other wheels I have used...but I am sure my opinion might change later on. They are not the lightest of wheels, that's for sure.

bendertherobot

Lovely!

Mine's coming on Monday, similar spec, but Force not Red, a Versus instead of CX Arione and RS80 Wheels. Might break the 7kg barrier just about.

kamatt22

Please post pics. RS80 are amazing wheels for their price. One of the best value/performance wheelsets! Let me know how you get on with the versus too. It was tempting, but decided to stick with a plain arione.

bendertherobot

Will do! I plan one of those teasing "as it's built" threads.

Right up to the point that I mess something up and get my LBS to post the rest of the pics.

Looking at the weight of the Ardennes I reckon we'll be about 150g or so apart.........fingers crossed.

Cornish-J

2012 red looks awesome, bike looks even better!

declan1

6.4KG?!?!? That's less than half the weight of my bike. Man I'm jealous....

ben16v

im looking at the same bike so tempted - you say its a 52 small - how tall are you? as im 5 11 and the fit guide on canyon suggested the same i know they size small but i thought its be 54 does it fit you according to the guide
cheers
ben

kamatt22

I am 5.7-5.8''. 52 fits me fine. I could have probably gone for a 50, but it would have been lots of seatpost and very long stem. a 54 should suit you better, but then it depends on how long your legs are compared to your upper body.

chrispee44

Did you just buy the frameset from canyon then put the gruppo on yourself, im looking to get one of these but dont want campag like on the 9.0 and cant find a way to change the setup?

kamatt22

Yes, I did. I bought the frame alone 4 months ago, and only got round to assemble it last week.
The price of the frameset is a bargain, compared to most other frames. In particular if you have a racing licence, or if you buy it on sale (they are on sale now)

bendertherobot

chrispee44 wrote:

Did you just buy the frameset from canyon then put the gruppo on yourself, im looking to get one of these but dont want campag like on the 9.0 and cant find a way to change the setup?

Not sure who that was asked of, but i'm sure the OP will reply as well.

For me, yes. Sold my existing F/F, seatpost, stem etc. Then ordered the new frame from Canyon, which comes with all those bits.

Decided to change saddles and get a new set of bars (Evo Curve as Canyon specify)

Then chucking my own Force Groupset back on.

chrispee44

Both of you.... Thanks fellas.....

bendertherobot

kamatt, did you get any brake nuts with the frame? I've mislaid my spare ones so unless the (a bit rusty) old ones fit then I need new ones. I've ordered some anyway, and they should come at the same time as the frame (tomorrow) but just thought I'd ask!

kamatt22

I am pretty sure it came with the brake nuts, plus barrel adjusters for the gear cables.

bendertherobot

Excellent!

kamatt22

New updates: Arundel bottle cages, tubular wheels and raceware garmin mount. New weight as pictured: just below 6.5 kg

bendertherobot

Tidy!

Thinking about "upgrading" my RS80's to C24 Dura Ace. Not really about weight per se, just due new wheels.