CanyonSpeedmax CF SLX (5th gen)
Replaced by Canyon Speedmax CF SLX
The CF SLX grade of the disc-brake Speedmax that preceded Canyon's July 2026 relaunch. It shares the CFR's Swiss Side-developed shapes, deep fork with covered calipers, internal HydraPak bladder, hidden toolbox and bento box, but uses a heavier CF-grade frame and Ultegra or 105 Di2, or SRAM Force AXS, builds. Its last builds sat on a raised CP0021 cockpit, and a limited Road to Roth edition in January 2026 came with Zipp wheels and the flat CP0019 cockpit. The XS size used 650b wheels.
- Last MSRP
- €7,499€7,499€7,499
- Builds
- 3
- Sizes
- 5
- Frame weight
- 1,676 g3.69 lb
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
Most of the 5th-gen CFR's speed and all of its hydration and storage for less money, on a heavier CF-grade frame. Now a clearance or used buy: the last 105 and Ultegra Di2 builds used a raised cockpit, and the fork, cockpit and seatpost are Canyon parts.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Integrated hydration and storage
- + Aero-first design
- + Wide fit adjustment
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
- 84/100
- Frame
- 72/100
- Components
- 74/100
- Hydration & storage
- 90/100
- Fit
- 80/100
- Practicality
- 56/100
- Price
- 73/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Reviews
1 independent review of the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen).
- WrittenChris FosterTested: CF SLX Disc4/5
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (CF)
- Fork material
- Carbon (CF), Canyon FK0080
- Frame weight
- 1,676 g3.69 lb
- Fork weight
- 627 g22.1 oz
- Weight measured on
- Size M per Canyon's component tables (1,675 g on the CF SLX 7 Di2 page)
- Max system weight
- 120 kg264.6 lb
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Phantom Black, Pure White, Bronze; Gaussian Beam (Road to Roth edition)
- Also available as
- Speedmax CFR (5th gen), same platform in Canyon's top carbon grade
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Flat-mount hydraulic disc
- Wheel size
- 700c (650b on XS)
- Max tire width
- 30 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- Press-fit BB86 (PF 86.5)
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Sold with Shimano Di2 (2x) or SRAM Force AXS (1x)
- Cable routing
- Fully internal
Hydration & storage
- Integrated hydration
- Yes
- Hydration details
- Canyon x HydraPak Speedmax H2O reservoir inside the frame.
- Integrated storage
- Yes
- Storage details
- Hidden toolbox and an easily reached bento box.
- Top tube bento box
- Yes
Fit & adjustability
- Aerobar system
- Canyon CP0021 Triathlon Rise cockpit with GP0243 aerobar on the last 8 Di2 / 7 Di2 builds; CP0019 flat triathlon cockpit with GP0226 mono aerobar on the Road to Roth edition
- Seatpost type
- Canyon SP0049 carbon aero seatpost (non-UCI profile)
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Headset bearings
- 1 1/4 in fork steerer listed on the CF SLX 8 Di2 and 7 Di2 pages; the Road to Roth page lists 1 1/8 in
- Frame warranty
- 6-year guarantee (canyon.com)
- Sold via
- Direct to consumer (canyon.com)
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Speedmax CF SLX 8 Di2 | Speedmax CF SLX 7 Di2 | Speedmax CF SLX Road to Roth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Price (MSRP) | €7,499€7,499€7,499 | €6,999€6,999€6,999 | €9,500€9,500€9,500 |
| Weight | 9.22 kg20.3 lb | 9.44 kg20.8 lb | 9.3 kg20.5 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M | M | M |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike |
| Notes | Last listed price on canyon.com/de-de (sold out, under Outlet); the GB page shows no price. Colours Phantom Black, Pure White, Bronze. | canyon.com/de-de lists €6,999 as the original price (reduced to €6,299 in the outlet, sold out); the GB page shows no price. Colours Bronze, Pure White, Phantom Black. | Limited edition of 100 bikes in Gaussian Beam, sizes S-XL, sold out. Launched at €10,000; canyon.com/de-de now shows €9,500. Includes a QR code to buy a Challenge Roth entry. |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2022 · current generation | 2025 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | — | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | 1x |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 Remote TT | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 Remote TT | SRAM eTap Clics |
| Position | Extension-mounted | Extension-mounted | — |
| Weight | 19 g0.7 oz | 19 g0.7 oz | 33 g1.2 oz |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | Shimano 105 R7100 | SRAM Force 1x Aero |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 52/36 | 50 |
| Crank length | 165 (XS-S), 170 (M-L), 172.5 (XL) | 165 (XS-S), 170 (M-L), 172.5 (XL) | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | SRAM DUB Pressfit |
| Standard | PF86.5 | PF86.5 | PF86.5 |
| Weight | 65 g2.3 oz | 65 g2.3 oz | 67 g2.4 oz |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 | — |
| Weight | 111 g3.9 oz | 138 g4.9 oz | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Weight | 260 g9.2 oz | 301 g10.6 oz | 306 g10.8 oz |
| Notes | Short cage | Short cage | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | Shimano 105 R7101 | SRAM Force |
| Range | 11-30 | 11-34 | 10-33 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | SRAM Force E1 |
| Brakes | |||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace | — |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM S-900 Aero HRD |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 | Shimano SM-RT70 | SRAM Paceline |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Mount | Center Lock | — | — |
| Notes | 140/140 on XS, 160/160 on XL | 140/140 on XS, 160/160 on XL | — |
| Wheels & tires | |||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1400 | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Spline | Zipp 808 Firecrest (front) / Super-9 Disc (rear) |
| Front rim depth | 65 mm | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Rear rim depth | — | 85 mm | — |
| Rear disc wheel | — | — | Yes |
| Internal rim width | 22 mm | 22 mm | 23 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | — |
| Front wheel weight | 1,080 g2.38 lb | 812 g28.6 oz | 762 g26.9 oz |
| Rear wheel weight | — | 904 g31.9 oz | 885 g31.2 oz |
| Notes | 650b on XS | 650b on XS | — |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Schwalbe Pro One Aero TLE |
| Front tire width | — | — | 28 mm |
| Rear tire width | — | — | 28 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | — |
| Cockpit | |||
| Aerobar system | Canyon GP0243 Aerobar | Canyon GP0243 Aerobar | Canyon GP0226 Aerobar |
| Notes | — | — | Mono aerobar developed with Swiss Side |
| Basebar | Canyon CP0021 Triathlon Rise long | Canyon CP0021 Triathlon Rise long | Canyon CP0019 Triathlon Flatbar long |
| Material | — | — | Carbon (CF) |
| Weight | — | — | 570 g20.1 oz |
| Notes | 85 mm stem length, 40 mm basebar rise, cockpit dimensions 70-400 mm | 85 mm stem length, 40 mm basebar rise, cockpit dimensions 70-400 mm | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | |||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | 223 g7.9 oz | 223 g7.9 oz |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0049 Aero Seatpost | Canyon SP0049 Aero Seatpost | Canyon SP0049 Aero Seatpost |
| Material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (CF) |
| Weight | 154 g5.4 oz | 154 g5.4 oz | 154 g5.4 oz |
| Notes | Non-UCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL) | Non-UCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Included extras | |||
| Pedals | None included | None included | None included |
| Hydration system | Canyon x HydraPak Speedmax H2O Reservoir | Canyon x HydraPak Speedmax H2O Reservoir | Canyon x HydraPak Speedmax H2O Reservoir |
Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) price & value
Price history
Speedmax CF SLX Road to Roth
- 2026-01-08€10,000€10,000€10,000
- 2026-10-06€9,500€9,500€9,500
Ownership checklist
1 of 2 known checks pass, 5 not published by Canyon. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
Press-fit BB86 (PF 86.5)
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
- ?
Fits third-party aerobars
Canyon CP0021 Triathlon Rise cockpit with GP0243 aerobar on the last 8 Di2 / 7 Di2 builds; CP0019 flat triathlon cockpit with GP0226 mono aerobar on the Road to Roth edition
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) geometry
The manufacturer uses the same geometry as the CFR (5th gen).
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height min | — | 170 cm5′7″ | 178 cm5′10″ | 186 cm6′1″ | 196 cm6′5″ |
| Rider height max | 170 cm5′7″ | 178 cm5′10″ | 186 cm6′1″ | 196 cm6′5″ | — |
| Stack | 435 mm17.1″ | 469 mm18.5″ | 489 mm19.3″ | 527 mm20.7″ | 553 mm21.8″ |
| Reach | 393 mm15.5″ | 415 mm16.3″ | 438 mm17.2″ | 459 mm18.1″ | 483 mm19″ |
| Pad stack min | 528 mm20.8″ | 561 mm22.1″ | 581 mm22.9″ | 619 mm24.4″ | 644 mm25.4″ |
| Pad stack max | 638 mm25.1″ | 671 mm26.4″ | 691 mm27.2″ | 729 mm28.7″ | 754 mm29.7″ |
| Pad reach min | 363 mm14.3″ | 386 mm15.2″ | 408 mm16.1″ | 430 mm16.9″ | 454 mm17.9″ |
| Pad reach max | 417 mm16.4″ | 440 mm17.3″ | 463 mm18.2″ | 484 mm19.1″ | 508 mm20″ |
| Seat angle min | 80.5° | 80.5° | 80.5° | 80.4° | 80.5° |
| Seat angle max | 80.5° | 80.5° | 80.5° | 80.4° | 80.5° |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube length | 64 mm2.5″ | 62 mm2.4″ | 83 mm3.3″ | 123 mm4.8″ | 150 mm5.9″ |
| Effective top tube | 466 mm18.3″ | 494 mm19.4″ | 519 mm20.4″ | 548 mm21.6″ | 576 mm22.7″ |
| Seat tube length | 488 mm19.2″ | 531 mm20.9″ | 552 mm21.7″ | 592 mm23.3″ | 616 mm24.3″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 420 mm16.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 960 mm37.8″ | 986 mm38.8″ | 1,014 mm39.9″ | 1,047 mm41.2″ | 1,079 mm42.5″ |
| BB drop | 52 mm2″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ |
| Standover | 759 mm29.9″ | 797 mm31.4″ | 817 mm32.2″ | 857 mm33.7″ | 881 mm34.7″ |
| Saddle height min | 621 mm24.4″ | 664 mm26.1″ | 735 mm28.9″ | 775 mm30.5″ | 799 mm31.5″ |
| Saddle height max | 741 mm29.2″ | 784 mm30.9″ | 855 mm33.7″ | 895 mm35.2″ | 919 mm36.2″ |
| Wheel size | 650b | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) in size M against the middle size of 43 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase1,014 mm39.9″
shortestlonger than 93% of 43 bikeslongest
Long wheelbase: tends to track straight and feel calm at speed.
- Chainstay420 mm16.5″
shortestlonger than 96% of 54 bikeslongest
Long chainstays: adds stability and room for a rear wheel with wide tyres.
Good to know
History
Canyon replaced this bike with the sixth-generation Speedmax CF SLX in July 2026.
SourceVersions
Canyon launched the Road to Roth edition on 8 January 2026 as a run of 100 bikes at €10,000. Each came with a QR code to buy a Challenge Roth 2026 entry, redeemable for any of the next five editions. It used SRAM Force AXS E1 with a 50T 1x aero chainring, a Zipp 808 front wheel and Super-9 disc, the CP0019 cockpit, bento box and BB toolbox.
SourceVersions
In October 2026 canyon.com still shows the last CF SLX 8 Di2 and 7 Di2 builds and the Road to Roth edition as sold out, with the 8 Di2 and 7 Di2 under Outlet. The product pages mention a power meter on the 8 Di2 and 7 Di2 but the component tables don't list one.
Source
Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) FAQ
Is the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) UCI legal?+
No. The Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) 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 CFR (5th gen), same platform in Canyon's top carbon grade.
How much does the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €6,999–€9,500 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Speedmax CF SLX 8 Di2, Speedmax CF SLX 7 Di2 and Speedmax CF SLX Road to Roth.
How much does the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (Speedmax CF SLX 8 Di2) weighs 9.22 kg (20.3 lb) in size M. The frame weighs 1,676 g (3.69 lb) (Size M per Canyon's component tables (1,675 g on the CF SLX 7 Di2 page)).
What sizes does the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) come in?+
5 sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 170 cm (5′7″) to 196 cm (6′5″). Wheel size varies by frame size (XS: 650b, S: 700c, M: 700c, L: 700c and XL: 700c).
What pad stack and pad reach can the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) reach?+
Across all sizes, pad stack ranges from 528 mm (20.8″) to 754 mm (29.7″), and pad reach from 363 mm (14.3″) to 508 mm (20″). Use the fit finder to check which size covers your position.
What seat angle does the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) have?+
The effective seat tube angle can be set between 80.4° and 80.5°.
Does the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) have integrated hydration?+
Yes. Canyon x HydraPak Speedmax H2O reservoir inside the frame.
Does the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) have integrated storage?+
Yes. Hidden toolbox and an easily reached bento box. A top tube bento box is integrated.
What is the tire clearance of the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen)?+
Up to 30 mm tires on 700c (650b on XS) wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen)?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Sold with Shimano Di2 (2x) or SRAM Force AXS (1x). Bottom bracket: Press-fit BB86 (PF 86.5).
What builds of the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) are available?+
Speedmax CF SLX 8 Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100; Speedmax CF SLX 7 Di2: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100; Speedmax CF SLX Road to Roth: SRAM Force AXS E1.
What warranty does the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX (5th gen) frame have?+
6-year guarantee (canyon.com)
Sources
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/triathlon-bikes/speedmax/cf-slx/speedmax-cf-slx-8-di2/4135.html
- https://www.canyon.com/de-de/rennrad/triathlonrad/speedmax/cf-slx/speedmax-cf-slx-8-di2/4135.html
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/triathlon-bikes/speedmax/cf-slx/speedmax-cf-slx-7-di2/4253.html
- https://www.canyon.com/de-de/rennrad/triathlonrad/speedmax/cf-slx/speedmax-cf-slx-7-di2/4253.html
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/speedmax-cf-slx-road-to-roth/4252.html
- https://www.canyon.com/de-de/speedmax-cf-slx-road-to-roth/4252.html
- https://media-centre.canyon.com/en-INT/257953-canyon-launches-new-speedmax-road-to-roth-edition-with-chance-to-enter-the-sold-out-challenge-roth-2026/
- https://media-centre.canyon.com/en-INT/267363-pure-personal-pure-cycling-new-canyon-speedmax-enables-every-triathlete-to-achieve-their-full-aerodynamic-potential/
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