2026 Canyon Aeroad CFR Tensor vs 2025 Canyon Ultimate CF Frameset
The Canyon Ultimate CF Frameset size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Ultimate CF Frameset
Compared with the Canyon Aeroad CFR Tensor in M, the Canyon Ultimate CF Frameset in XS places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Aeroad CFR Tensor, MCanyon Ultimate CF Frameset, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Aeroad CFR Tensor M | Canyon Ultimate CF Frameset XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 378 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 520 | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.25 | 71.2 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.9 | +0.4° |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 | 979 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 73 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 450 | |
| Head tube length | 142 | 107 | −35 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 529 |
Differences are the Canyon Ultimate CF Frameset minus the Canyon Aeroad CFR Tensor. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Aeroad CFR Tensor, 2025 Canyon Ultimate CF Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Aeroad CFR TensorCanyon Ultimate CF Frameset
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 CFR TensorCFR Tensor | Canyon Ultimate CF FramesetCF SLX Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Aeroad CFR | Canyon Ultimate CF SLX |
| Fork | Canyon aero | Canyon FK0104 CF |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed BB86 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano Dura-Ace WH-R9270-C50-TL | not listed |
| Tire | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0048 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0077 | Canyon SP0055 |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP | not listed |
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