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BMC Timemachine Mpc. vs Canyon Speedmax CFR TT
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Key differences
- The Canyon Speedmax CFR TT starts €7,000 cheaper (€11,999 vs €18,999 for the BMC Timemachine Mpc.).
- The BMC Timemachine Mpc. comes in 2 sizes, the Canyon Speedmax CFR TT in 4.
BMC Timemachine Mpc.
Canyon Speedmax CFR TT
| BMCTimemachine Mpc. | CanyonSpeedmax CFR TT | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BMC | Canyon |
| Build | Timemachine Mpc. Module | Speedmax CFR TT |
| Build notes | Frame, Halo+ fork with integrated flat cockpit, and seatpost. Prices from the BMC US, UK and DE stores; out of stock in both sizes in October 2026. | Model year 2026, Pro Black. EUR price from canyon.com/de-de. Not offered on canyon.com/en-us. |
| Price (MSRP) | €18,999$21,299£16,999 | €11,999€11,999£11,149 |
| Bike weight | — | 8.8 kg19.4 lb |
| Weight measured on size | — | M |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Generation | 4th-generation Timemachine | Speedmax CFR TT Disc (2021) |
| Launched | 2026-02 | 2021-05 |
| Discipline | Time trial | Time trial |
| UCI legal | Yes | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | — | 75 |
| Aero | 94 | 84 |
| Frame | 92 | 90 |
| Components | — | 94 |
| Hydration & storage | 42 | 40 |
| Fit | 52 | 70 |
| Practicality | 50 | 72 |
| Price | — | 40 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (Mpc. Premium Carbon) | Carbon (CFR, Toray M40X fibres) |
| Fork material | Carbon (Mpc. Premium Carbon), Halo+ bayonet fork | Carbon (CF), Canyon FK0079 |
| Frame weight | — | 1,030 g2.27 lb |
| Fork weight | — | 370 g13.1 oz |
| Weight measured on | — | Frame size M, fork size not stated, from Canyon's 2026 component table; the 2021 launch release gave 1,030 g (M) and a 500 g fork |
| Max system weight | 110 kg242.5 lb | 120 kg264.6 lb |
| Frame sizes | S, M-L | XS, S, M, L |
| Colours | — | Pro Black |
| Also available as | Speedmachine 01 (BMC's tri/TT bike with integrated hydration and storage) | Speedmax CFR (triathlon version; the current sixth-generation CFR is a different frame with integrated hydration and storage) |
| UCI frame approval | The UCI list (version 2026.10.02) has a 'Timemachine R' frame and fork approved 12 Dec 2025 in sizes S-ML (2), code BMC-033; BMC sells the bike as the Timemachine Mpc. | Approved 19 Mar 2021 as 'Speedmax CFR Disc' (frame R090, fork FK0079), sizes XS-L (4), codes CANY-R090 / CANY-F079 (UCI list version 2026.10.02) |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Flat-mount disc | Flat-mount hydraulic disc |
| Max rotor size | 160 mm | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c (650b on XS) |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit BB86 (PF 86.5) | Press-fit BB86 (PF 86.5) |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | 12x100 thru-axle |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | 12x142 thru-axle |
| Drivetrain compatibility | Frameset only; built up with the groupset of the buyer's choice. BikeRadar says it is designed for 1x or 2x, oversize chainrings and chain catchers. | Sold with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (2x) |
| Cable routing | — | Fully internal |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | — | No |
| Integrated storage | — | No |
| Bottle mount locations | Bottle cage compatible (location not stated) | — |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | BMC Timemachine Mpc. flat cockpit integrated with the Halo+ fork; takes custom extensions or Profile Design Aeria | Conventional front end: Canyon V19 aluminium stem, HB0054 flat carbon basebar (390 mm) and Canyon Pro TT extension system |
| Pad stack adjustment range | — | Armpad stack per size: XS 544-624, S 544-624, M 569-649, L 603-683 mm |
| Pad reach adjustment range | — | Armpad reach per size: XS 431-458, S 431-458, M 449-476, L 472-499 mm |
| Seatpost type | Timemachine Mpc. carbon seatpost with forward offsets of -5.5, -18, -30.5 and -43 mm; an optional 'standard' post offers -18, 0, +18 and +36 mm | Canyon SP0048 aero seatpost (UCI-compliant deep profile) |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | BMC claims a 3.7% reduction in total system drag (rider, components and frame) at 55 km/h, against Tudor's 3% target, and a 37.6% aerodynamic improvement for the frameset alone over previous generations. A version before the 2026 UCI rule changes reached 4.1%. | Canyon claimed at launch that the disc-brake frame saves 2.7 W over the rim-brake Speedmax CF SLX TT it replaced; the current product page quotes 456 CFD tests and 97 validation runs. |
| Testing method | CFD, several wind-tunnel campaigns, 3D-printed modular prototypes and velodrome testing at BMC's Impec Lab with Tudor Pro Cycling | CFD with Swiss Side, validated in the wind tunnel |
| Tube profile | Halo+ fork maximises crown width within UCI limits with a central fin; 'SpeedSlab' down tube; 'PayloadFin' seatstays tucked behind the rider's legs; narrow head tube with a track-style bayonet steerer on needle bearings | — |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | — | 1 1/4 in fork steerer |
| Derailleur hanger | UDH (Full Mount) | — |
| Proprietary parts | Halo+ bayonet fork with integrated cockpit, seatpost | — |
| Frame warranty | — | 6-year guarantee (canyon.com) |
| Sold via | BMC dealers in limited volumes; shown as not available online on the US store | Direct to consumer (canyon.com); not listed on canyon.com/en-us |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | — | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 |
| Launched | — | 2021 · current generation |
| Speeds | — | 12-speed |
| Electronic | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | — | 2x |
| Shifters | — | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 Remote TT |
| Position | — | Extension-mounted |
| Weight | — | 19 g0.7 oz |
| Crankset | — | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200-P (power meter) |
| Chainrings | — | 54/40 |
| Crank length | — | 170 (XS-S), 172.5 (M), 175 (L) |
| Power meter | — | Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9200-P |
| Launched | — | 2021 · current generation |
| Type | — | Integrated in crankset |
| Bottom bracket | — | Shimano BB92 Pressfit |
| Standard | — | PF86.5 |
| Weight | — | 55 g1.9 oz |
| Front derailleur | — | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 |
| Weight | — | 96 g3.4 oz |
| Rear derailleur | — | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Weight | — | 216 g7.6 oz |
| Notes | — | Medium cage |
| Cassette | — | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Range | — | 11-30 |
| Speeds | — | 12-speed |
| Chain | — | Shimano XTR |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | — | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180 |
| Brake calipers | — | Shimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 system) |
| Type | — | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston, flat mount |
| Rotors | — | Shimano RT-CL900 |
| Front rotor | — | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 140 mm |
| Mount | — | Center Lock |
| Notes | — | 140/140 mm on XS |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | — | DT Swiss ARC 1100 |
| Front rim depth | — | 85 mm |
| Internal rim width | — | 22 mm |
| Material | — | Carbon |
| Front wheel weight | — | 786 g27.7 oz |
| Rear wheel weight | — | 1,370 g3.02 lb |
| Notes | — | Rear rim depth not listed; rear inner width 20 mm; 650b ARC wheels with 50 mm rims on XS |
| Tires | — | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm |
| Notes | — | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | BMC Timemachine Mpc. Flat Cockpit | Canyon Pro TT Extension System |
| Integrated with frame | Yes | — |
| Notes | Integrated with the Halo+ fork; for custom extensions or Profile Design Aeria; EU or UK brake configuration | EP1966-01 / EP1967-01 LONG extension bodies, EP1968-01 connection plate, Canyon Pro armpad, armpad hook and carbon armrest sets |
| Basebar | — | Canyon HB0054 Basebar flat |
| Basebar width | — | 390 mm |
| Weight | — | 275 g9.7 oz |
| Stem | — | Canyon V19 Short |
| Stem length | — | 65 |
| Weight | — | 204 g7.2 oz |
| Notes | — | Aluminium |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | — | Fizik Transiro R1 |
| Saddle width | — | 135 mm |
| Weight | — | 240 g8.5 oz |
| Seatpost | BMC Timemachine Mpc. Premium Carbon Seatpost | Canyon SP0048 Aero Seatpost |
| Offset / setback | -5.5 / -18 / -30.5 / -43 mm (forward) | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Weight | — | 300 g10.6 oz |
| Notes | 420 mm long | UCI-compliant deep profile; length 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-L) |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | — | None included |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | S, M-L | XS, S, M, L |
| Rider height min | 155–170 cm5′1″–5′7″ | 165–185 cm5′5″–6′1″ |
| Rider height max | 185–210 cm6′1″–6′11″ | 165–185 cm5′5″–6′1″ |
| Stack | — | 466–530 mm18.3–20.9″ |
| Reach | — | 405–458 mm15.9–18″ |
| Pad stack min | — | 544–603 mm21.4–23.7″ |
| Pad stack max | — | 624–683 mm24.6–26.9″ |
| Pad reach min | — | 431–472 mm17–18.6″ |
| Pad reach max | — | 458–499 mm18–19.6″ |
| Seat angle min | 75.2° | 85.5–86° |
| Seat angle max | 75.2° | 85.5–86° |
| Head tube angle | — | 73° |
| Head tube length | — | 59–126 mm2.3–5″ |
| Effective top tube | — | 461–523 mm18.1–20.6″ |
| Seat tube length | 507–537 mm20–21.1″ | 474–570 mm18.7–22.4″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 420 mm16.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 1,012–1,052 mm39.8–41.4″ | 974–1,047 mm38.3–41.2″ |
| BB drop | 80 mm3.1″ | 75 mm3″ |
| Fork length | 348 mm13.7″ | — |
| Front centre | 610 mm24″ | — |
| Standover | 756–784 mm29.8–30.9″ | 767–849 mm30.2–33.4″ |
| Saddle height min | — | 607–723 mm23.9–28.5″ |
| Saddle height max | — | 727–873 mm28.6–34.4″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 650b / 700c |
| Crank length | — | 170–175 mm6.7–6.9″ |
| Basebar width | 353 mm13.9″ | — |
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