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Does the Ultimate CF SL have the same aero downtube as the CF SLX? Asking because I can't quite afford an SLX lol.
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No. The SL's down tube is way wider and very, very un-aero.jimmerjohn123 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:06 pmDoes the Ultimate CF SL have the same aero downtube as the CF SLX? Asking because I can't quite afford an SLX lol.
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Hi guys,
I'm in need of your help: I'm just about to buy a Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 Aero in Stage Race Blue or a Ultimate CF SL Disc 9.0 Aero in stealth (both are slightly used). The black one is 300€ cheaper and also has a Stages powermeter already installed (I really want to get in to power-based training). I'm a bit tight on money because I'm saving money for university, but I do actually prefer the blue one a bit more because my old road bike is already stealth-black. So, I'm having a really hard time to decide which bike to go for.
I'd love to hear your opinions! Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!
Here are the two beauties:
I'm in need of your help: I'm just about to buy a Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 Aero in Stage Race Blue or a Ultimate CF SL Disc 9.0 Aero in stealth (both are slightly used). The black one is 300€ cheaper and also has a Stages powermeter already installed (I really want to get in to power-based training). I'm a bit tight on money because I'm saving money for university, but I do actually prefer the blue one a bit more because my old road bike is already stealth-black. So, I'm having a really hard time to decide which bike to go for.
I'd love to hear your opinions! Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!
Here are the two beauties:
I have a silver ultimate which as everyone knows the nicest looking of them all, so if you can't have that it doesn't really matter
seriously though, the black one is obviously better value, but it's always going to be much cheaper to get a power meter (more so a used one), than a different color frame set.
..so I guess what I'm saying is just flip a coin!
Well said....and good point !I have a silver ultimate which as everyone knows the nicest looking of them all, so if you can't have that it doesn't really matter
Plot twist: The seller of the blue Ultimate sold it even though I told him that I'd take it ! Now I have to decide to either buy the black one or wait until somebody else sells a Ultimate in Stage Race Blue again! These decisions are killing me!
If I may ask, what's the selling price those bikes? I sold my one year old Endurace cf slx with DA di2 for 3250€ a few month's ago...cmassak wrote: ↑Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:25 amWell said....and good point !I have a silver ultimate which as everyone knows the nicest looking of them all, so if you can't have that it doesn't really matter
Plot twist: The seller of the blue Ultimate sold it even though I told him that I'd take it ! Now I have to decide to either buy the black one or wait until somebody else sells a Ultimate in Stage Race Blue again! These decisions are killing me!
Current bikes:
Scott Addict Premium Disc 2018
Scott Addict Orica Greenedge 2015
Retired:
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 2016
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 2013
Scott Addict Premium Disc 2018
Scott Addict Orica Greenedge 2015
Retired:
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 2016
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 2013
tell you what, I think you should wait for Canyon's annual TdF sale (starts in 3 weeks or so). the blue Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 is currently €2800 +shipping. on sale it's going to be reduced by at least €1-200 (3-400 if you're lucky)
I know it doesn't have aero wheels but you can sell the stock DT wheels then invest in some aero ones.
Or you can just wait until you have enough cash to buy new wheels, but you will still have a brand new bike, with the new R8000 Ultegra groupset.
Hi,
I'm interested to buy the Ultimate or the Aeroad. Is there someone that tried personally both bikes and that can tell me if the Aeroad is such a non-confortable bike compared to the Ultimate? How clims the Aeroad? Which differences between the bikes did you noticed too? Is the Aeroad "twitchy" or "shimmy"? Did you regrets the change to the Aeroad from the Ultimate? Thank you for your time
I'm interested to buy the Ultimate or the Aeroad. Is there someone that tried personally both bikes and that can tell me if the Aeroad is such a non-confortable bike compared to the Ultimate? How clims the Aeroad? Which differences between the bikes did you noticed too? Is the Aeroad "twitchy" or "shimmy"? Did you regrets the change to the Aeroad from the Ultimate? Thank you for your time
probably the wheels, although it wouldn't hurt to know how deep they are.
I have shallow 30mm wheels and even those sometimes are hard to control in strong winds.
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