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 M places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN, XSCanyon Ultimate CF SL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Aeroad CF SL WMN XS | Canyon Ultimate CF SL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 393 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 521 | 560 | +39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 73.3 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.9 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 533 | 555 | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 987 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 73 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 759 | 801 | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473 | 510 | +37 mm |
| Head tube length | 109 | 142 | +33 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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