Ultimate CF SLX 9 Di2

For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. What pushes it in this direction is a very light build, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On paper, aero efficiency is a major part of the speed feel here.

Climbing rating: 6.3/10. Within Road bikes, it sits around the middle. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. Your easiest gear lands around 32.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~18% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With about 6.8 kg under you, it has a nice advantage when gravity is the main enemy. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

From a race-focused perspective, sitting at 8.3/10 for aero, it tends to shine more on flats and into headwinds especially once speeds rise. Put simply, it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. A lower front end can help you tuck in a bit, even if the bike itself isn’t built as an aero specialist. Rims around 50mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. These wheels lean more toward stability and versatility than pure aero. Tyres around 25mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. On flatter roads and into headwinds, this kind of setup often feels noticeably quicker than more comfort-first designs.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 102 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 571 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 39 degrees.

A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Another point: Aero or proprietary posts often restrict how easily you can change fit parts. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 2.7/10 — on a real ride it feels firm. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. It’s running about 27 mm tires on 700c wheels, and you feel more of the road texture with narrow tires on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~39°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This doesn’t look like the best deal once you compare it to similar builds. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 30% above what similar builds typically cost. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 45% of listings). Quick reference: €9.135 listed versus about €7.038 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 28 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.