Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 vs Specialized Allez Sprint Comp

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 65%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Canyon

Ultimate CF SL 7

83% for a typical rider

£2,449 at Brand website

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Specialized

Allez Sprint Comp

65% for a typical rider

£2,500 at Brand website

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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 1.3kg 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	Allez Sprint Comp
Price	£2,449	£2,500
Weight	7.6 kg	8.9 kg
Frame	carbon	alloy
Groupset	Shimano 105 R7100 Di2	Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical
Stack / reach	1.43	1.42
Tyre clearance	32 mm	32 mm
Lowest gear	27 in	27 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	38	31
Speed	79	66
Climbing	78	61
Value	64	7

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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