Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS review: does the price reduction keep it competitive in 2024?

The Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS has dropped in price, but ride quality remains excellent

Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS Black road bike on grey background
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Canyon Ultimate is still a fantastic bike in 2024. The two-year-old design has stood the test of time, offering an impressive blend of low weight, high stiffness and some aero details to boot. It doesn't quite hang with its most modern rivals when it comes to sub 6.8kg bike weights, but the Ultimate remains a reliable choice for racers and enthusiasts alike.

Reasons to buy
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    Impressive value compared to other big-name brands

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    Adjustable handlebar width is still a treat

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    Wide tyres add to smooth ride quality

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    Responsive on climbs

Reasons to avoid
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    Direct to consumer model makes finding replacement parts and servicing more tricky

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    Not quite as exciting to ride as other race bikes at this level

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The Canyon Ultimate CFR platform has been around for a couple of years now, and in that time it has racked up a whole host of WorldTour success in both the men’s and women’s peloton.

Outdated then, you might think?

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Specification
Price£9,749 / $10,499 (Only Shimano models available in US at time of publishing)Row 0 - Cell 2
Weight6.85kg (54)Row 1 - Cell 2
FrameCanyon Ultimate CFRRow 2 - Cell 2
ForkCanyon FK0108Row 3 - Cell 2
SeatpostCP0018 AerocockpitRow 4 - Cell 2
CockpitCanyon SP0064Row 5 - Cell 2
GroupsetSram Red AXSRow 6 - Cell 2
WheelsetZipp 353 NSW Hookless wheelsetRow 7 - Cell 2
TyresPirelli P Zero Race TLR Classic (30mm)Row 8 - Cell 2
SaddleSelle Italia SLR Boost 3D KIT Carbino SuperflowRow 9 - Cell 2
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Ratings
Looks7/10Row 0 - Cell 2
Weight8/10Row 1 - Cell 2
Design (livability)8/10Row 2 - Cell 2
Aero features7/10Row 3 - Cell 2
Value7/10Row 4 - Cell 2
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