BMC Teammachine R 01 FOUR vs Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS
Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS comes out ahead (76% against 71%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The BMC Teammachine R 01 FOUR is £300 cheaper — £7,299 against £7,599.
- Weight
- The Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS is 0.8kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS takes 33mm tyres against 30mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
Side by side
| Spec | Teammachine R 01 FOUR | Ultimate CFR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,299 | £7,599 |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 electronic | SRAM Red AXS E1 12-speed |
| Stack / reach | 1.43 | 1.42 |
| Tyre clearance | 30 mm | 33 mm |
| Lowest gear | 29 in | 29 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 38 | 37 |
| Speed | 79 | 90 |
| Climbing | 75 | 85 |
| Value | 0 | 0 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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