BMC Teammachine SLR ONE vs Canyon Ultimate CF 8 Di2
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 CF 8 Di2 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
- Weight
- The Canyon Ultimate CF 8 Di2 is 0.8kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Side by side
| Spec | Teammachine SLR ONE | Ultimate CF 8 Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £3,799 |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 2x12 electronic | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 12-speed |
| Stack / reach | 1.44 | 1.42 |
| Tyre clearance | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Lowest gear | 29 in | 29 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 39 | 37 |
| Speed | 70 | 82 |
| Climbing | 66 | 77 |
| Value | 17 | 22 |
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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