Market: The Giro d'Italia creates legends. Who after three weeks full of hardships as the bearer of the coveted Pink sweater crossing the finish line is considered immortal. The 97th edition of the Corsa pink is historical in two respects. The 24-year-old Movistar team captain, Nairo Quintana, was the first Colombian to achieve the greatest success of his young career and at the same time gave the Koblenz-based bike manufacturer Canyon the most important sporting triumph in the company's history.
As a homage to the myth of the Giro d'Italia and the heroes of the Tour of Italy, Canyon is now launching a limited special edition of the multi-award winning bike Ultimate CF SLX in a special pink paint job. Based on the 21 stages of the tour, there will be 21 exclusive copies.
The Ultimate CF SLX is one of the best bikes in the UCI WorldTour. The full carbon racer with a frame that weighs just 790 grams shines with outstanding riding characteristics and razor-sharp handling. In combination with the Campagnolo Great Record EPSgroupset and the Campagnolo Bora ultra twowheels, this special model meets the demands of ambitious racing cyclists.
The pink one is equipped with other high-quality components and has a total weight of just 6,15 kg Ultimate CF SLX IL GIRO 2014 a collectible par excellence.
The Canyon limited to 21 pieces Ultimate CF SLX IL GIRO 2014 costs 8.999,00 Euro and can now be ordered at www.canyon.com.