We often don't cover special edition bikes because they're essentially a marketing exercise that's of little relevance to the general bike buying public. However, the RCC Canyon Ultimate is a particularly lovely looking thing, and while it's exclusive and expensive, it's a whole lot more affordable than your typical halo superbike.
This machine is a hand-painted Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Aero with a very desirable build featuring SRAM eTap and Zipp 404 NSW wheels.
The bike is limited to 50 pieces and is available only to Rapha Cycling Club members, who will be given the chance to buy it on a first-come, first-served basis.
(Club membership will set you back £135 for a year. If you drink enough of the free coffee at the clubhouse you could conceivable recoup that, but your body may not thank you.)
The complete bikes weigh a claimed 6.35kg in a medium, light enough that you'd need to add weight for UCI events
The paintjob is the work of designer Patrick Wylde-Mafham, and it's distinctively Rapha-eque, with a fade and pink highlights that match current RCC kit.
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Buyers will receive a bike inscribed with their personal RCC number and chapter logo.
Some of the details on that custom paintjob look fantastic
With a price tag of €7,000 / £6,260 / $8,207 / AU$10,748, the RCC Canyon is expensive but hardly obscene, especially when you compare it to other luxury brand tie-ins such as that Aston Martin Storck we featured a couple of weeks ago.
Rapha × Canyon full spec Sizes: 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL Weight: 6.35 kg (size M ) Frame: Ultimate CF SLX Fork: Canyon One One Four SLX Headset: Canyon | Acros Wheels: Zipp 404 NSW Rear derailleur: SRAM Red eTap, 11-speed Front derailleur: SRAM Red eTap, 11-speed Brake/shift levers: SRAM Red eTap, 11-speed Brakes: SRAM Red Cassette: SRAM XG-1190 11/28 Cranks: SRAM Red,11-speed Chainrings: 52/36 Chain: SRAM PC1190, 11-speed Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP press-fit Cockpit: Canyon H36 Aerocockpit CF Handlebar tape: Canyon Ergospeed gel Saddle: Fizik Antares R5 Seat post: Canyon S13 VCLS CF (15 - 35 mm setback) Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II
