Perfect balance
When developing the Ultimate, our goal was to strike the perfect balance between lightness, stiffness, comfort, robustness, and aerodynamics. The result? The most balanced, best-value road bike on the scene.
A fast, lightweight carbon cockpit
This lightweight, stiff aero one-piece carbon cockpit features a race-inspired design for optimal control and precision. Ergonomically optimised drops make room for a tight, locked in thumb position for extra comfort and grip. Stay comfortable, stay aero, stay fast for the long haul.
Clean cockpit: semi-integrated cables made simple
Neat, tidy, simple to maintain – with the Ultimate’s cockpit-mounted Cable Integration Unit, enjoy all of the benefits of integrated cables with none of the drawbacks. The unit discreetly routes all your cables and lines under the stem area, before leading them directly into the frame through the head tube. And the semi-integrated design means cable swaps are quick and hassle-free.
Aerodynamically optimised
On the road, from just 14 kph, aerodynamic drag is the largest force holding you back. So we optimised the frame forms for minimum drag, through an exhaustive process of wind tunnel testing in collaboration with aero experts at Swiss Side. We also integrated the headtube/fork area as much as possible for extra aero gains.
High-grade carbon layup
The CF combines the cutting-edge innovations of the SLX and CFR platforms with a carbon layup that strikes the ideal balance between durability and value. By using specially selected fibres, the carbon layup sets the benchmark in terms of toughness.
Aero Seatpost
The Ultimate looks even cleaner and sleeker with this clamp design. The clamp is hidden away in the seat tube, so there’s no extra drag. We have combined it with a D-shaped seatpost to reduce air resistance in the seat tube area to an absolute minimum. Plus, it’s also simple to adjust so you can easily find your perfect riding position thanks to independent setback and tilt adjustment.