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 6.78 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.
  • 20

    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.
  • 3

    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.

Choose your Ultimate

  • Ultimate CFR

    Ultimate CFR

    The choice of our pro climbers
    From 8,179 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
    6,999 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 2,099 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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  • 6 items
6 items
  • Ultimate CF 7
    • New

    Ultimate CF 7

    Shimano 105 mechanical, Carbon Wheels
    3,299 US$
  • Ultimate CF 7 AXS
    • New

    Ultimate CF 7 AXS

    SRAM Rival AXS, Carbon Wheels
    4,099 US$
  • Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS
    • New
    • Powermeter

    Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS

    SRAM Force AXS, Zipp 404S carbon wheels
    6,999 US$
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    Refer a friend for 5% off a new Road bike
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  • Ultimate CF Young Hero
    • -11%
    • Youth road bike

    Ultimate CF Young Hero

    Shimano 105 R7000 GS, Aluminium Wheels
    2,099 US$
    Original price 2,349 US$
    You save 250 US$
  • Ultimate CFR AXS
    • -13%
    • PACE Bar

    Ultimate CFR AXS

    SRAM Red AXS Rear Derailleur, DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut db
    8,179 US$
    Original price 9,349 US$
    You save 1,170 US$

  • Is your future champion dreaming of speed?

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  • Ultimate CFR Frameset

    Ultimate CFR Frameset

    4,699 US$

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