Canyon Ultimate CF SL

Miles253

She has arrived!

Finally pulled the trigger on this beauty, couldn't be more happy with it. Selling the stock Cosmics, bought some super wide Spin Koppenberg rims. Really happy with the build thus far, could lose a bit of weight but can do that in time.

First ride on it today, loving it so far



Build list:

Canyon Ultimate CF SL
Ultegra 6800
Canyon bar and stem
Spin Koppenberg wheels
Continental GP4000
Elite cages
Mavic Zxellium pedals

weight: 7.7kg
Fizik Antares saddle

turbotommy

Very nice, congrats.

Canyon's always look so lively. Like they can't wait to dart up a hill given any encouragement!

slap_my_bass_up

This is the bike I was after before opting for a rose. Enjoy it mate!

alex222

Good stuff. What size have you gone for? Can't tell if it's bigger than my XL or not

sniper68

I've recently built my Ultimate CF.Loving it so far.A much better ride than my Planet-X RT-58!



Cosmic Elites will be the next step.

Miles253

I went for an XL in the end, set up is exactly the same as my 2xl roadlite, with the variances in stem length and stack reach. Seems pretty comfortable so far, position still needs tweaking. Seatpost is excellent

Elfed

Miles253 wrote:

She has arrived!

Finally pulled the trigger on this beauty, couldn't be more happy with it. Selling the stock Cosmics, bought some super wide Spin Koppenberg rims. Really happy with the build thus far, could lose a bit of weight but can do that in time.

First ride on it today, loving it so far



Build list:

Canyon Ultimate CF SL
Ultegra 6800
Canyon bar and stem
Spin Koppenberg wheels
Continental GP4000
Elite cages
Mavic Zxellium pedals

weight: 7.7kg
Fizik Antares saddle

How are you finding the Spin Koppenberg wheels? Thinking of buying some.

markhewitt1978

Funny to see this thread. I've just hired this for the week. Impressed so far.

Miles253

How are you finding the Spin Koppenberg wheels? Thinking of buying some.

To be fair, ive not ridden them loads, but on the few rides i have done, i am nothing but impressed.
The rim width is so wide that my 25 mm Contis are up to nearly 28mm, this obviously gives you awesome grip, vibration dampening and supposedly aero gain. So pretty comfortable. Seem light enough, and that's coming from 1450 Shamals on my previous bike.

No issues with stiffness, though i am only 75kg and not a powerhouse. Only issue if uncovered, is that getting the wheel out does require some tyre deflation as they are so wide, and at full pressure on Ultegra brakes, they are going nowhere unless you literally release the cable. Not a major problem, just an inconvenience.

markhewitt1978

Has yours got a top cap which has a hole in it?

Miles253

markhewitt1978 wrote:

Has yours got a top cap which has a hole in it?

No just a top cap with no bolt Not even figured out how it all comes apart yet, guessing its the little screw on the headset race. Why do you ask?

sniper68

Miles253 wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

Has yours got a top cap which has a hole in it?

No just a top cap with no bolt Not even figured out how it all comes apart yet, guessing its the little screw on the headset race. Why do you ask?

Mine also has a top cap.
There's a tool and instructions in the same accessory pack as the Torque-wrench/bits etc that comes with the frame(at least mine had one)

ai_1

ibbo68 wrote:

Miles253 wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

Has yours got a top cap which has a hole in it?

No just a top cap with no bolt Not even figured out how it all comes apart yet, guessing its the little screw on the headset race. Why do you ask?

Mine also has a top cap.
There's a tool and instructions in the same accessory pack as the Torque-wrench/bits etc that comes with the frame(at least mine had one)

They got rid of the open steerer cap? But that was their trademark!
I always though the open steerer was an obvious place to store a mini-pump, small gel flask, tyre levers, battery for a front light, or something. It would have been very easy for Canyon to develop a small line of accessories to make use of this easily accessible concealed space.

sloppyschleckonds

markhewitt1978 wrote:

Funny to see this thread. I've just hired this for the week. Impressed so far.

Do they come in adult sizes?

markhewitt1978

Haha. That's an XS which does feel a little smal but I'm confused by their sizing really. As it's technically a 50cm but the top tube length is 52.5cm which is 0.5 longer than my Scott CR1 which is a 52cm

ai_1

markhewitt1978 wrote:

Haha. That's an XS which does feel a little smal but I'm confused by their sizing really. As it's technically a 50cm but the top tube length is 52.5cm which is 0.5 longer than my Scott CR1 which is a 52cm

Bike sizing is a mess! As you probably know the size naming convention is generally based on the seat tube rather than the top tube, even though effective top tube is what matters more (though stack and reach is more useful). Compact geometry means the seat tube could vary hugely for different designs of similar real size! Looking at the Canyon Ultimate geometry, there's no dimension that is a good correlation to the "size" dimension across the range. But as long as the geometry table is there I'll know where I stand!

Miles253

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

Funny to see this thread. I've just hired this for the week. Impressed so far.

Do they come in adult sizes?

Ha, truly is little and large!

FransJacques

The bike is ok, but silver, grey and acqua blue with the yellow lables on the wheels gets up in my grill.

Can you de-sticker the wheels?

Miles253

FransJacques wrote:

The bike is ok, but silver, grey and acqua blue with the yellow lables on the wheels gets up in my grill.

Can you de-sticker the wheels?

Yeah wheels can be de-stickered. Might do a photoshop without decals

markhewitt1978

Well I finished my week with the Canyon and did a few rides including Cap de Formentor and Sa Colabra. Really impressed with how it climbed and how it pushes on when asked. Seemed to fit me pretty well too but geometry is hard to determine. It's also hard to compare riding one bike in Spain and my Scott CR1 in the UK. Definitely on my list of bikes to buy in the future.