Canyon Ultimate CFR Di2 vs Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8
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 Di2 comes out ahead (76% against 74%). 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 CFR Di2 is £101 cheaper — £7,599 against £7,700.
- Weight
- The Canyon Ultimate CFR Di2 is 0.4kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Side by side
| Spec | Ultimate CFR Di2 | Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,599 | £7,700 |
| Weight | 6.8 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 12-speed | SRAM Force AXS E1 2x12 electronic |
| Stack / reach | 1.42 | 1.44 |
| Tyre clearance | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Lowest gear | 29 in | 29 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 37 | 40 |
| Speed | 90 | 82 |
| Climbing | 85 | 80 |
| 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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