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2027 Canyon Ultimate CF vs 2026 Canyon Aeroad CF SPEED

The S is the Canyon Aeroad CF SPEED size closest to your XS Canyon Ultimate CF. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Canyon Aeroad CF SPEED

Compared with the Canyon Ultimate CF in XS, the Canyon Aeroad CF SPEED in S places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+19 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+12 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2027 Canyon Ultimate CF (XS)The Canyon Ultimate CF frame drawn to scale.J 979

Only the Canyon Ultimate CF is drawn. The Canyon Aeroad CF SPEED numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCanyon Ultimate CF XSCanyon Aeroad CF SPEED SDifference
Reach378390+12 mm
Stack520539+19 mm
Head tube angle71.272.8+1.6°
Seat tube angle73.5not listed
Effective top tube529not listed
Chainstay length410410±0 mm
Wheelbase979983+4 mm
BB drop7370−3 mm
Standover748not listed
Seat tube length450not listed
Head tube length107121+14 mm

Differences are the Canyon Aeroad CF SPEED minus the Canyon Ultimate CF. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Ultimate CF, 2026 Canyon Aeroad CF SPEED.

Where each sits in its class

Canyon Ultimate CFCanyon Aeroad CF SPEED

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCanyon Ultimate CFCF 7Canyon Aeroad CF SPEEDCF SLX 7 AXS SPEED
FrameCanyon Ultimate CFCanyon Aeroad
ForkCanyon FK0141 CF DiscCanyon FK0137
DerailleurShimano 105 R7100 12s, Shimano 105 R7100SRAM Rival AXS
CassetteShimano 105 R7101 11-34 12sSRAM XG1250 Rival
ChainShimano Deore M6100SRAM E1 Rival
CranksetShimano 105 CranksetSRAM Rival AXS
Bottom bracketShimano Pressfit BB-RS500SRAM DUB GX
Front WheelDT Swiss Performance LNnot listed
Rear WheelDT Swiss Performance LN HGnot listed
BrakeShimano AdapterSRAM HRD Rival AXS
RotorShimano RT-CL300SRAM Paceline
HandlebarCanyon H17 Ergobar ALCanyon PACE T-Bar
StemCanyon ST0035not listed
Bar tapeCanyon Ergospeed Gelnot listed
SeatpostCanyon SP0094 CFCanyon SP0077
SaddleSelle Italia Model A GreentechSelle Italia SLR Boost
Shifternot listedSRAM Rival
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss ARC 1600
Tirenot listedContinental Grand Prix 5000 S TR, Continental Aero 111

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