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CanyonSpeedmax CF

Triathlon2026Disc brakesNot UCI legal1 recall on record

Newer generation: Speedmax (6th generation) (2026). Specs and test results here are for this earlier bike. What changed

Canyon's entry-level carbon triathlon bike, sold alongside the newer sixth-generation Speedmax CFR and CF SLX. It uses a CF-grade disc-brake frame with integrated hydration and storage, a conventional flat basebar with clip-on extensions, and comes in five sizes. The XS size uses 650b wheels.

Canyon Speedmax CF 7 Di2 Race, drive side
© Canyon Bicycles GmbH
From
€5,999€5,999£5,599
Builds
3
Sizes
5
Frame weight
1,340 g2.95 lb

Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Our verdict

Overall

out of 100, average of 7 categories

A cheaper way into a carbon Speedmax with built-in hydration and storage, five sizes and a power meter and deep carbon wheels on every build. The flat basebar with clip-on extensions is less aero than the newer closed cockpit but easier to adjust and swap. If buying used, check whether the bike is covered by the 2025 fork steerer recall.

Scored Oct 2026

  • + Affordable way in

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero
72/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
74/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Components
70/100

Groupset, wheels and power meter

Hydration & storage
78/100

Hydration and storage in the frame

Fit
76/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
72/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

Price
87/100

From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP

How each category is scored

Bike duel

Reviews

2 independent reviews of the Canyon Speedmax CF.

Frame & platform

What each race allows

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon (CF)
Fork material
Carbon
Frame weight
1,340 g2.95 lb
Fork weight
576 g20.3 oz
Weight measured on
Size M, as listed on canyon.com
Max system weight
120 kg264.6 lb
Frame sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
Colours
Black Mirage, Spirit Moon (GB/EU Race models)
Also available as
Speedmax CF SLX and Speedmax CFR (sixth-generation platform, higher carbon grades)

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Hydraulic disc
Wheel size
700c (650b on XS)
Max tire width
30 mm
Bottom bracket standard
Press-fit BB86
Front axle
12x100 thru-axle
Rear axle
12x142 thru-axle

Hydration & storage

Integrated hydration
Yes
Hydration details
Ships with the Canyon Speedmax Hydration System (GB/EU Race models); volume not published.
Integrated storage
Yes
Storage details
Supplied with a Canyon toolbag for the Speedmax CF Disc.

Fit & adjustability

Aerobar system
Conventional flat basebar (Canyon CP0041) with Profile Design extensions
Pad stack adjustment range
Armpad stack per size (GB Race models): XS 596-626, S 633-663, M 657-688, L 691-722, XL 721-752 mm. The US CF 7 Di2 page lists XS 568-662 to XL 693-787 mm.
Pad reach adjustment range
Armpad reach per size (GB Race models): XS 351-462, S 377-488, M 398-509, L 411-522, XL 446-557 mm. The US CF 7 Di2 page lists XS 358-438 to XL 474-553 mm.
Seatpost type
Canyon SP0048 aero seatpost (UCI-compliant profile)

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Headset bearings
Canyon GP7439-01 headset: two ACROS 1-1/8" bearings with compression ring
Derailleur hanger
Proprietary (Canyon GP0300-01)
Frame warranty
6 years on Canyon-manufactured parts (frame, fork, cockpit)
Sold via
Direct to consumer (canyon.com, Canyon app, Canyon stores)

Design sketches

Design sketch of the Canyon Speedmax CF, side view
Side view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Canyon Speedmax CF, three-quarter view
Three-quarter view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Canyon Speedmax CF, front view
Front view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Builds & components

Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.

Canyon Speedmax CF builds
Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race
Speedmax CF 7 Di2 Race
Speedmax CF 7 Di2 (US)
Overview
Price (MSRP)€5,999€5,999£5,599€4,999€4,999£4,649$5,999$5,999$5,999
Weight9.12 kg20.1 lb9.38 kg20.7 lb9.21 kg20.3 lb
Weight measured on sizeMMM
TypeComplete bikeComplete bikeComplete bike
Notes——US-market version, listed as new for 2026. Canyon gives the weight as 20.31 lb, converted here to 9.21 kg. It uses different wheels and lists different armpad stack/reach ranges from the GB/EU 'Race' version.
Drivetrain
GroupsetShimano Ultegra Di2 R8100Shimano 105 Di2 R7100Shimano 105 Di2 R7100
Launched2021 · current generation2022 · current generation2022 · current generation
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed
ElectronicYesYesYes
Drivetrain2x2x2x
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160
PositionExtension-mountedExtension-mountedExtension-mounted
Weight19 g0.7 oz19 g0.7 oz19 g0.7 oz
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100 + 4iiii PrecisionShimano 105 R7100 + 4iiii PrecisionShimano 105 R7100 + 4iiii Precision
Chainrings52/3652/3652/36
Crank length165 (XS-S) / 170 (M-L) / 172.5 (XL)165 (XS-S) / 170 (M-L) / 172.5 (XL)165 (XS-S) / 170 (M-L) / 172.5 (XL)
Power meter4iiii Precision4iiii Precision4iiii Precision
TypeCrank armCrank armCrank arm
Bottom bracketShimano Pressfit BB72Shimano BB-RS500 PressfitShimano BB-RS500 Pressfit
StandardPF 86.5PF 86PF 86
Weight65 g2.3 oz81 g2.9 oz81 g2.9 oz
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 R8150Shimano 105 Di2 R7150Shimano 105 Di2 R7150
Weight111 g3.9 oz138 g4.9 oz138 g4.9 oz
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano 105 Di2Shimano 105 Di2
Weight260 g9.2 oz301 g10.6 oz301 g10.6 oz
CassetteShimano Ultegra R8101Shimano 105 R7101Shimano 105 R7101
Range11-3011-3411-34
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed
ChainShimano XTShimano CN-M7100Shimano CN-M7100
Brakes
Brake leversShimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 family)Shimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 family)Shimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 family)
Brake calipersShimano Dura-AceShimano Dura-AceShimano Dura-Ace
TypeHydraulic disc, 2-pistonHydraulic disc, 2-pistonHydraulic disc, 2-piston
RotorsShimano RT-CL800Shimano SM-RT70Shimano SM-RT70
MountCenter LockCenter LockCenter Lock
Notes160/140 mm (S-L), 140/140 (XS), 160/160 (XL)160/140 mm (S-L), 140/140 (XS), 160/160 (XL)160/140 mm (S-L), 140/140 (XS), 160/160 (XL)
Wheels & tires
WheelsetDT Swiss ARC 1600 SplineDT Swiss ARC 1600 SplineDT Swiss ARC 1600
Front rim depth65 mm65 mm60 mm
Rear rim depth85 mm85 mm80 mm
Rear disc wheelNoNoNo
Internal rim width22 mm22 mm20 mm
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbon
NotesFront 812 g, rear 904 gFront 812 g, rear 904 g—
TiresContinental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mmContinental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mmContinental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm
NotesCanyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rearCanyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rearCanyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear
Cockpit
BasebarCanyon CP0041 Triathlon Flatbar LongCanyon CP0041 Triathlon Flatbar LongCanyon CP0041 Triathlon Flatbar Long
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbon
Weight438 g15.5 oz438 g15.5 oz438 g15.5 oz
NotesCockpit dimensions 80-410 mm (XS-S) / 95-410 mm (M-XL)Cockpit dimensions 80-410 mm (XS-S) / 95-410 mm (M-XL)Cockpit dimensions 80-410 mm (XS-S) / 95-410 mm (M-XL)
ExtensionsProfile Design 52ASCProfile Design ExtensionProfile Design Extension
Saddle & seatpost
SaddleFizik Transiro Aeris LD R5Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5
Weight223 g7.9 oz223 g7.9 oz223 g7.9 oz
SeatpostCanyon SP0048 Aero SeatpostCanyon SP0048 Aero SeatpostCanyon SP0048 Aero Seatpost
Weight300 g10.6 oz300 g10.6 oz300 g10.6 oz
NotesUCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL)UCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL)UCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL)
Included extras
PedalsNone includedNone includedNone included

Speedmax CF price & value

Where it's cheapest

MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.

BuildMarketMSRPIn EURvs cheapest
Speedmax CF 8 Di2 RaceEurope (EUR, incl. VAT)€5,999€5,999cheapest
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£5,599€6,609+10%
Speedmax CF 7 Di2 RaceEurope (EUR, incl. VAT)€4,999€4,999cheapest
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£4,649€5,487+10%

Spare & upgrade parts from Canyon

PartPart numberPrice
Rear derailleur hangerGP0300-01€25$25£24
Front derailleur hangerGP0315-01€25$25£24
Headset (two ACROS 1-1/8" bearings and compression ring)GP7439-01€60$70£57
Seatpost clampGP7002-01€30$30£29
Saddle clampGP7389-01€35$45£34
Steerer expanderSpeedmax Expander€44$30£42
Top-tube bento box, high, with screwsGP0219-01€30$30£29
Top-tube bento box, lowGP0220-01€30$30£29
BB storage box, sizes XS/S/MGP0236-01€35$35£34
BB storage box, size LGP0259-01€35$35£34
BB storage box, size XLGP0260-01€35$35£34
Cockpit mounting kitGP7454-02€50$80£48
Di2 battery holderGP0294-01€20$20£19
Front thru-axle, DT Swiss 12x100x1.75—€45$45£43
Rear thru-axle, DT Swiss 12x142x1.75The US shop showed a much lower price for this item, so only GBP and EUR are listed.—€45€45£43

Known issues & recalls

  • Recall2025-02

    Fork steerer can crack under the V21 aerostem

    Canyon and the US CPSC recalled Speedmax CF bikes fitted with the V21 aerostem because the fork steerer tube at the stem clamp can crack or break, mostly after a hard impact such as a deep pothole, which can let the stem and handlebar come loose. About 1,400 bikes were covered in the US and about 380 in Canada; no incidents were reported. Bikes can be identified by 'V21' printed on the stem. The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards published the same recall in November 2024 (PSD 2411-0071), rated serious risk.

    Affected: Speedmax CF models R073 and R41 with V21 aerostems, sold on canyon.com from May 2017 to July 2024 (CPSC recall 25-156)

    What to do: Stop riding and book a free repair with a Canyon Authorized Service Partner: the steerer is inspected, the fork replaced if needed and the clamping area reinforced.

    Source

Ownership checklist

1 of 3 known checks pass, 4 not published by Canyon. Why these checks

  • ✕

    Threaded bottom bracket

    Press-fit BB86

  • ✕

    UDH derailleur hanger

    Proprietary (Canyon GP0300-01)

  • ✓

    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

    12x142 thru-axle

  • ?

    Works with mechanical shifting

  • ?

    Fits third-party aerobars

    Conventional flat basebar (Canyon CP0041) with Profile Design extensions

  • ?

    Rear disc wheel compatible

  • ?

    Fit kept when packed

Speedmax CF geometry

Canyon Speedmax CF geometry
XSSMLXL
Rider height min—166 cm5′5″174 cm5′9″186 cm6′1″196 cm6′5″
Rider height max166 cm5′5″174 cm5′9″186 cm6′1″196 cm6′5″—
Stack482 mm19″519 mm20.4″544 mm21.4″578 mm22.8″608 mm23.9″
Reach374 mm14.7″402 mm15.8″420 mm16.5″443 mm17.4″468 mm18.4″
Seat angle min80.5°80.5°80.5°80.5°80.5°
Seat angle max80.5°80.5°80.5°80.5°80.5°
Head tube angle72°73°73°73°73°
Head tube length113 mm4.4″115 mm4.5″140 mm5.5″176 mm6.9″207 mm8.1″
Effective top tube454 mm17.9″489 mm19.3″511 mm20.1″540 mm21.3″570 mm22.4″
Seat tube length480 mm18.9″518 mm20.4″543 mm21.4″577 mm22.7″607 mm23.9″
Chainstay410 mm16.1″420 mm16.5″420 mm16.5″420 mm16.5″420 mm16.5″
Wheelbase956 mm37.6″988 mm38.9″1,014 mm39.9″1,046 mm41.2″1,081 mm42.6″
BB drop52 mm2″72 mm2.8″72 mm2.8″72 mm2.8″72 mm2.8″
Standover754 mm29.7″791 mm31.1″815 mm32.1″849 mm33.4″879 mm34.6″
Saddle height min613 mm24.1″651 mm25.6″696 mm27.4″730 mm28.7″760 mm29.9″
Saddle height max733 mm28.9″771 mm30.4″846 mm33.3″880 mm34.6″910 mm35.8″
Wheel size650b (27.5in)700c700c700c700c

Side view & pad range

Your positionYour position (optional)

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Canyon Speedmax CF · M

How the geometry rides

The Speedmax CF in size M against the middle size of 42 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

  • Wheelbase1,014 mm39.9″

    shortestlonger than 94% of 42 bikeslongest

    Long wheelbase: tends to track straight and feel calm at speed.

  • Chainstay420 mm16.5″

    shortestlonger than 97% of 53 bikeslongest

    Long chainstays: adds stability and room for a rear wheel with wide tyres.

Compare on the stack & reach chart

Good to know

  • Design

    Only the XS size uses 650b (27.5 in) wheels, with a 72° head angle and 410 mm chainstays. S to XL use 700c wheels.

    Source

  • Fit

    Unlike the CFR and CF SLX, the CF uses a conventional flat basebar (CP0041) with clip-on Profile Design extensions instead of an integrated cockpit.

    Source

  • Racing

    Canyon gives no UCI status for this bike, but its product images carry frame code R073, which is not on the UCI's list of approved framesets (August 2026). The Speedmax frames on that list are the R24, R40 (CF SLX), R41 (CF) and R090 (CFR Disc).

    Source

  • History

    In February 2025 Canyon and the US CPSC recalled about 1,400 Speedmax CF bikes (models R073 and R41 with V21 aerostems) sold from May 2017 to July 2024, because the fork steerer could crack. The fix was a free inspection and reinforcement or fork replacement. Owners of used bikes should check whether theirs is affected.

    Source

  • Versions

    Canyon's July 2026 launch of the sixth-generation Speedmax covered only the CFR and CF SLX. The Speedmax CF 7 Di2 stays in the range as the entry model at €4,999.

    Source

  • Versions

    In GB and EU the CF is sold as the 'CF 7 Di2 Race' and 'CF 8 Di2 Race' with DT Swiss ARC 1600 Spline 65/85 mm wheels. The US 'CF 7 Di2' has ARC 1600 60/80 mm wheels.

    Source

Speedmax CF FAQ

Is the Canyon Speedmax CF UCI legal?+

No. The Canyon Speedmax CF is not UCI legal. That is fine for non-drafting triathlon, but it cannot be used in UCI-sanctioned time trials. Also available as: Speedmax CF SLX and Speedmax CFR (sixth-generation platform, higher carbon grades).

How much does the Canyon Speedmax CF cost?+

Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €4,999–€5,999 / $5,999 / £4,649–£5,599 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race, Speedmax CF 7 Di2 Race and Speedmax CF 7 Di2 (US).

How much does the Canyon Speedmax CF weigh?+

The lightest complete build listed (Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race) weighs 9.12 kg (20.1 lb) in size M. The frame weighs 1,340 g (2.95 lb) (Size M, as listed on canyon.com).

What sizes does the Canyon Speedmax CF come in?+

5 sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 166 cm (5′5″) to 196 cm (6′5″). Wheel size varies by frame size (XS: 650b (27.5in), S: 700c, M: 700c, L: 700c and XL: 700c).

What seat angle does the Canyon Speedmax CF have?+

80.5° effective seat tube angle.

Does the Canyon Speedmax CF have integrated hydration?+

Yes. Ships with the Canyon Speedmax Hydration System (GB/EU Race models); volume not published.

Does the Canyon Speedmax CF have integrated storage?+

Yes. Supplied with a Canyon toolbag for the Speedmax CF Disc.

What is the tire clearance of the Canyon Speedmax CF?+

Up to 30 mm tires on 700c (650b on XS) wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Canyon Speedmax CF?+

Bottom bracket: Press-fit BB86.

What builds of the Canyon Speedmax CF are available?+

Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100; Speedmax CF 7 Di2 Race: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100; Speedmax CF 7 Di2 (US): Shimano 105 Di2 R7100.

What warranty does the Canyon Speedmax CF frame have?+

6 years on Canyon-manufactured parts (frame, fork, cockpit)

Sources

Canyon Speedmax CF data last updated · How the data is checked ·