2021 Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN vs 2023 Canyon Ultimate CF SL
The Canyon Ultimate CF SL size closest to your XS is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Canyon Ultimate CF SL
Compared with the Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN in XS, the Canyon Ultimate CF SL in 2XS places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN, XSCanyon Ultimate CF SL, 2XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN XS | Canyon Ultimate CF SL 2XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 372 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 521 | 498 | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.9 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 533 | 516 | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 965 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 60 | −12 mm |
| Standover | 759 | 720 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473 | 420 | −53 mm |
| Head tube length | 109 | 115 | +6 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Ultimate CF SL minus the Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN. Full charts: 2021 Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN, 2023 Canyon Ultimate CF SL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMNCanyon Ultimate CF SL
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMNCF SL 8 WMN | Canyon Ultimate CF SL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon CF SL | not listed |
| Fork | Canyon FK0099 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB72 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR 58/62 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000, Continental GP 5000 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP10 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0046 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLS Boost | not listed |
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