Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 vs Cannondale CAAD14 3
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 SL 7 comes out ahead (83% against 61%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 is £51 cheaper — £2,449 against £2,500.
- Weight
- The Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 is 1.9kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Shifting
- Only the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.
Side by side
| Spec | Ultimate CF SL 7 | CAAD14 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,449 | £2,500 |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Frame | carbon | alloy |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Stack / reach | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| Tyre clearance | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Lowest gear | 27 in | 27 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 38 | 33 |
| Speed | 79 | 57 |
| Climbing | 78 | 53 |
| Value | 64 | 2 |
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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