Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7.0 2015

robbo8989

Here's my first ever new bike to complement my second-hand Allez. It's a small and I initially thought I was going to have to swap it for a medium but I think with a slightly longer stem it's going to be fine. Suggestions for a new stem welcome as that is next on the shopping list. White bar tape and saddle was going to go but I really like it in the flesh. Looking forward to taking it on the Matlock Top 10 this weekend to see how it climbs.







The spec is standard but I'll list it anyway.

Frame: Canyon Ultimate CF SL
Forks: Canyon One One Four SLX
Bars: Canyon H28 Road Al
Stem: Canyon V13
Headset: Acros Ai-70 Fiber
Bar Tape: Canyon Ergospeed Gel

Groupset: Shimano 105 5800

Seat: Fizik Ardea
Seat Post: Canyon S23 VCLS

Pedals: Shimano 105 5800 (Carbon)
Bottom Bracket: Ultegra SM-BB72-41B

Wheelset: Mavic Aksium One
Tyres: Conti GP4000s II

Accessories: Canyon SF Bottle cages

Weight: No idea!

diamonddog

Same colour as my SL 9.0 SL, lovely bikes - enjoy.

rick_chasey

Good lad.

You'll love it.

diamonddog

robbo8989 wrote:

Suggestions for a new stem welcome as that is next on the shopping list.

You may have to get one from Canyon as the 1.25 size on these bikes are fairly hard to find elsewhere IME.

mechanism

diamonddog wrote:

robbo8989 wrote:

Suggestions for a new stem welcome as that is next on the shopping list.

You may have to get one from Canyon as the 1.25 size on these bikes are fairly hard to find elsewhere IME.

Yes, Canyon themselves or the German online sites e.g. http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/wcs-4axis-44-stem-1-1-4-6-31%2C8-mm-blatte-black-20339?currency=3&delivery_country=190

How Far is too Far

Good frame I have a 2014 CF SL 8.0 and have done over 6000 miles on it this year, lovely comfy bike good for distance and climbing.

supermurph09

Great choice, I have the SL 9.0, great bike.

robbo8989

Thanks for the stem suggestions. I'll check them out. The ride on Saturday definitely proved it's the rider not the bike as I struggled up most of the hills not being used to 25% ramps and 14% average gradients. Having said that, the bike is fantastic. The comfort is something else. The new 105 is a big improvement too. Now, how do you go about forcing yourself to ride the winter bike when your summer bike is so much more tempting?

Coreythorny

Just got my CF SLX

Absoloute loved and wanted a Canyon for long enough!