{"id":10022,"date":"2020-08-13T22:06:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T20:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/?p=10022"},"modified":"2020-08-13T22:06:40","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T20:06:40","slug":"the-new-2021-canyon-ultimate-cfr-is-an-uci-illegal-road-bike-at-6-5-kg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/the-new-2021-canyon-ultimate-cfr-is-an-uci-illegal-road-bike-at-6-5-kg\/","title":{"rendered":"The new 2021 Canyon Ultimate CFR is an UCI-illegal road bike at 6.5 kg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


The new 2021 Canyon Ultimate CFR continues the success of the benchmark-setting Ultimate CF Evo Disc, the lightest production disc brake road bike. It is the first in a range of CFR road bikes that will define performance within their categories. A celebrated climber\u2019s bike with all-round, Grand Tour-winning pedigree, the Ultimate CFR is all about delivering unparalleled stiffness-to-weight for absolute efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightness is essential to these builds, but so is durability, which is why all 675 g frames and 285 g forks exceed rigorous testing standards. This incredible weight is achieved by applying quality ultra-high modulus pitch-based carbon fibres rarely seen in the industry. The material is so special, Canyon initially had to be granted exclusive permission by the Japanese Ministry of Defence just to gain access to it. In order to create a structure that is strong and durable, as well as light, the ultra-high modulus fibres are blended with various other modulus and high-tensile fibres to create the complete all-round package. This layup is then applied to moulds with clinical precision, ensuring minimal fibre overlap to save material and thus precious grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japanese carbon, German engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expertly woven ultra-high modulus and ultra-high tension fibres minimise weight with no compromise on stiffness or durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight: an astonishing 641g (size M)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight obsessive components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Canyon Ultimate CFR EPS cockpit CP20 is constructed using the same UHT and UHM fibres for the perfect balance of ergonomics, aerodynamic efficiency and stiffness. At 270 g, this is the lightest, most innovative cockpit they’ve ever built. Coupled with an 87 g Schmolke seatpost* this is the lightest disc road bike you will ever ride.* Only available on Ultimate CFR EPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n