Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS vs Specialized Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2

Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

These two score within 0 points of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.

Canyon

Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS

73% for a typical rider

£5,699 at Brand website

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Specialized

Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2

73% for a typical rider

£5,999 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS is £300 cheaper — £5,699 against £5,999.
Weight: The Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS is 0.4kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.

Side by side

Spec	Ultimate CF SLX 8 AXS	Tarmac SL9 Expert - Shimano Ultegra Di2
Price	£5,699	£5,999
Weight	7.2 kg	7.5 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	SRAM Force AXS E1 12-speed	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 2x12 electronic
Stack / reach	1.42	1.43
Tyre clearance	33 mm	32 mm
Lowest gear	30 in	29 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	37	44
Speed	85	77
Climbing	77	76
Value	0	0

Neither might be the right answer

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