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Ultimate Ultimate
Canyon Road Bikes Race Ultimate

Ultimate

Pinnacle engineering, perfectly balanced.

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Ridestyle
Race
Maximum tyre clearance
33 mm
Weight
From 6.76 kg
Frame Material
Carbon
The Ultimate road bike

Effortless lightness, immediate acceleration, an unrivalled ride feel - the Ultimate stands at the pinnacle of total road performance.

PACE Technology adapts to you

PACE Technology adapts to you

Dial in the perfect fit, PACE Bar offers the quickest, simplest way for you to achieve your ideal cockpit setup.

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Unmatched carbon expertise

Unmatched carbon expertise

At just 780 g, the Ultimate CFR is the lightest frame we produce thanks to its expert blend of high-grade carbon fibres laid up with absolute precision. Lightweight. Efficient. Robust.

Integrated power meters

Integrated power meters

Measure your performance with pinpoint accuracy via high-end power meters. Fitted on all CFR and CF SLX models, this is the best way to get maximum returns on training and racing.

Carbon aero wheels

Carbon aero wheels

Lightweight, responsive carbon wheels feature across the entire Ultimate line-up. Their aero efficiency and reduced rotational weight totally transform on-road performance.

780 g

Featherweight frame

The Ultimate CFR boasts one of the lightest frames on the WorldTour. Lightness achieved alongside aerodynamics, comfort and durability.
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Years of setting the pace

Since the Ultimate’s first pro peloton win at the 2007 Tour Down Under, it has not stopped. The start of a winning legacy.
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Grand Tour wins

Alongside two World Championships and multiple iconic mountain stages, the Ultimate embodies pinnacle all-round road performance.

The verdict is in

“An extremely competent all-around race machine.”

“An extremely competent all-around race machine.”

Cyclingnews
“Ride quality remains excellent.”

“Ride quality remains excellent.”

Cycling Weekly
“The ideal companion for epic climbs.”

“The ideal companion for epic climbs.”

Gran Fondo Magazine
“Under acceleration it surges forward and keeps on going.”

“Under acceleration it surges forward and keeps on going.”

Road.cc

Iconic lines. The best ride.

Iconic lines. The best ride.

In this gains-at-all-cost era, beauty loses out. The Ultimate rises above the rest with simple, clean lines that reflect its exceptional ride quality.

Lightness is power

Lightness is power

High-grade fibres are only the start. It’s how they’re applied that unlocks next-level performance. Ultimate CFR blends Toray T1100 and T800 fibres with light, strong M40X for unparalleled stiffness-to-weight.

Aero for all-round speed

Aero for all-round speed

Lightweight does not mean losing out on speed. Our Ultimate engineering goal was to balance the lightest, aero-efficient tube profiles with benchmark stiffness-to-weight.

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The evolution of the Ultimate

Now in its 5th generation, the drive behind designing and engineering each new Ultimate is to achieve perfectly balanced performance and a ride experience like no other.

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Ultimate CFR

Ultimate CFR

The choice of our pro climbers
From 6,379 US$
What it’s made for
Climbing supremacy - our lightest race bike with class-leading aero and handling performance.
Frame weight
780 g
Maximum tyre clearance
33 mm
Power meters
Yes
Key takeaways
Lightest CFR-grade layup with exceptional stiffness, pro-level specs, PACE Technology for fine-tuning fit.
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Ultimate CF SLX

Ultimate CF SLX

High-end all-rounder
From 4,449 US$
What it’s made for
Exceptional ride quality, high-end performance and lightness meets everyday usability.
Frame weight
885 g
Maximum tyre clearance
33 mm
Power meters
Yes
Key takeaways
Best-in-class SLX frame layup, electronic shifting, carbon wheelsets, PACE Technology for fine-tuning fit.
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Ultimate CF

Ultimate CF

Road racing made accessible
From 1,799 US$
What it’s made for
Outstanding value carbon racer, the best entry into performance road riding.
Frame weight
1110 g
Maximum tyre clearance
33 mm
Power meters
No
Key takeaways
Choose electronic or mechanical shifting, carbon or aluminium wheelsets, full or semi-integrated cockpit setups.
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The Ultimate legacy

2009 Mendriso World Championships

2009 Mendriso World Championships

Cadel Evans | Gen. 2 Ultimate CF SLX
2018 Innsbruck World Championships

2018 Innsbruck World Championships

Alejandro Valverde | Gen. 4 Ultimate CF SLX
2019 Giro d’Italia

2019 Giro d’Italia

Richard Carapaz | Gen. 4 Ultimate CF SLX
2024 Flèche Wallonne

2024 Flèche Wallonne

Kasia Niewiadoma | Gen. 5 Ultimate CFR
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  • 12 items
12 items
  • Ultimate CF 7
    • New
    Ultimate CF 7
    Shimano 105 mechanical, Carbon Wheels
    2,799 US$
  • Ultimate CF SLX 7 Di2
    • New
    Ultimate CF SLX 7 Di2
    Shimano 105 Di2, DT Swiss ARC 1600 carbon wheels
    4,499 US$
  • Ultimate CF 8 Di2
    • New
    Ultimate CF 8 Di2
    Shimano Ultegra Di2, Carbon Wheels
    3,999 US$
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  • Ultimate CF 7 AXS
    • New
    Ultimate CF 7 AXS
    SRAM Rival AXS, Carbon Wheels
    27,499 US$
  • Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2
    • New
    • Powermeter
    Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2
    Shimano Ultegra Di2, DT Swiss ARC 1400 carbon wheels
    43,199 US$

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  • Ultimate CFR Di2
    • -19%
    • New colours available
    Ultimate CFR Di2
    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut db
    50,999 US$
    Original price 62,899 US$
    You save 11,900 US$
  • Ultimate CF Young Hero
    • -10%
    • Youth road bike
    Ultimate CF Young Hero
    Shimano 105 R7000 GS, Aluminium Wheels
    14,199 US$
    Original price 15,799 US$
    You save 1,600 US$
  • Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS
    • -15%
    • Powermeter
    Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS
    SRAM Force AXS E1, Zipp 404 Firecrest Hookless
    43,199 US$
    Original price 50,999 US$
    You save 7,800 US$
  • Ultimate CFR Di2
    • PACE Bar
    • New colour available
    Ultimate CFR Di2
    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut db
    62,899 US$
  • Ultimate CFR AXS
    • PACE Bar
    • Powermeter
    Ultimate CFR AXS
    SRAM Red AXS Rear Derailleur, DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut db
    62,899 US$
  • Ultimate CFR Disc Frame and Brake Kit
    Ultimate CFR Disc Frame and Brake Kit
    31,499 US$
  • Ultimate CFR Frameset
    Ultimate CFR Frameset
    31,499 US$

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