2021 Canyon Aeroad CFR vs 2023 Canyon Ultimate CFR
The 2XS is the Canyon Ultimate CFR size closest to your 2XS Canyon Aeroad CFR. 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 Ultimate CFR
Compared with the Canyon Aeroad CFR in 2XS, the Canyon Ultimate CFR in 2XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Aeroad CFR, 2XSCanyon Ultimate CFR, 2XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Aeroad CFR 2XS | Canyon Ultimate CFR 2XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 372 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 498 | 498 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 516 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972 | 965 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 443 | 420 | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 89 | 88 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 | |
| Standover | not listed | 720 |
Differences are the Canyon Ultimate CFR minus the Canyon Aeroad CFR. Full charts: 2021 Canyon Aeroad CFR, 2023 Canyon Ultimate CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Aeroad CFRCanyon Ultimate CFR
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 CFRCFR | Canyon Ultimate CFR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon CFR | not listed |
| Fork | Canyon FK0060 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1100 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental GP 5000 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0018 CF | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0046 | not listed |
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