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Canyon Speedmax CF SLX vs Felt IA 2.0 UD Carbon STD
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Key differences
- The Felt IA 2.0 UD Carbon STD starts $100 cheaper ($6,899 vs $6,999 for the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX).
- Our verdict scores the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX higher overall: 78/100 vs 74/100.
- The Canyon Speedmax CF SLX's lightest build is 1.28 kg lighter (9.02 kg vs 10.3 kg).
- The Canyon Speedmax CF SLX comes in 4 sizes, the Felt IA 2.0 UD Carbon STD in 5.
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX
Felt IA 2.0 UD Carbon STD
| CanyonSpeedmax CF SLX | FeltIA 2.0 UD Carbon STD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Canyon | Felt |
| Build | Speedmax CF SLX 8 Di2 | IA 2.0 Expert Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Build notes | Prices are Canyon's 'from' prices. The US listing showed 'coming soon' in October 2026. Canyon offers the Splitter Plate Pro seatpost as an upgrade on CF SLX 8 models. | — |
| Price (MSRP) | €7,999$8,499£7,599 | $7,799$7,799$7,799 |
| Bike weight | 9.56 kg21.1 lb | 10.3 kg22.7 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M | M |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
| Generation | 6th generation | 2nd generation IA |
| Launched | 2026-07 | 2022 |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | No | No |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 78 | 74 |
| Aero | 88 | 85 |
| Frame | 74 | 64 |
| Components | 80 | 66 |
| Hydration & storage | 88 | 88 |
| Fit | 82 | 74 |
| Practicality | 60 | 62 |
| Price | 77 | 79 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (UD Carbon STD) |
| Fork material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (UD Carbon STD) |
| Frame weight | 1,484 g3.27 lb | — |
| Fork weight | 654 g23.1 oz | — |
| Weight measured on | Canyon component table (size not stated); 1,484 g on the CF SLX 8 Di2 page, 1,486 g on the CF SLX 7 Di2 and 8 AXS pages | — |
| Max system weight | 120 kg264.6 lb | 120 kg264.6 lb |
| Frame sizes | S, M, L, XL | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58 |
| Colours | Cosmic Dust, Lava Red (US CF SLX 8 Di2 listing) | Glossy Grey (Expert), Glossy Black (Race) |
| Also available as | Speedmax CFR (same sixth-generation platform in Canyon's top carbon grade); the older Speedmax CF continues as the entry model | IA 2.0 FRD (FRD 12K Carbon Light frame and fork, same geometry) on the FRD and Pro builds and as a framekit |
| UCI configuration | — | Not UCI-legal: Triathlete says the depth of the tubes rules it out |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | Disc |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit BB86 (PF 86.5) | — |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | — |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle (UDH) | — |
| Drivetrain compatibility | Sold with Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS electronic groupsets | — |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | Yes | Yes |
| Hydration volume | — | 900 ml30.4 fl oz |
| Hydration details | In-frame hydration plus Canyon's modular AeroFuel hydration and nutrition storage; Canyon says it is competition-legal. | THIRSTpac reservoir in the raised top tube (about 0.9 L according to road.cc) with a quick-fill port and a straw to the cockpit. |
| Integrated storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage volume | — | 200 ml6.8 fl oz |
| Storage details | Emergency repair kit stored in the frame; a tool bag is supplied. | CALpac top tube nutrition compartment (0.2 L) and an ITSpac compartment inside the seat tube for tools, spare tube, tire levers and CO2. |
| Top tube bento box | — | Yes |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Integrated AeroShield closed cockpit with size-specific armrests | Felt IA 2.0 carbon basebar |
| Seatpost type | Canyon SP102 carbon seatpost; Splitter Plate Pro bottle-carrying seatpost available as an upgrade on CF SLX 8 models | Felt IA 2.0 dedicated carbon seatpost |
| Fit notes | Canyon's Perfect Position System uses body measurements or bike-fit data to pre-configure the bike; stack, reach and extension angle are adjustable. | — |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | Canyon GP7439-01 headset: two ACROS 1-1/8" bearings with compression ring | — |
| Derailleur hanger | UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger) | — |
| Maintenance | TX25 screws throughout; a Canyon torque wrench is supplied. | — |
| Proprietary parts | AeroShield cockpit, AeroFuel storage modules | — |
| Frame warranty | 6 years on Canyon-manufactured parts | — |
| Sold via | Direct to consumer (canyon.com, Canyon app, Canyon stores) | Dealers |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2021 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | — |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 Remote TT | Shimano SW-R9160 + SW-R9150 Di2 remote TT shifters |
| Position | Extension-mounted | — |
| Weight | 19 g0.7 oz | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 + 4iiii Precision | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 52/36 |
| Crank length | 165 | 165 (48, 51) / 170 (54, 56) / 172.5 (58) |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision 3+ | — |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | — |
| Weight | 65 g2.3 oz | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Weight | 111 g3.9 oz | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Weight | 260 g9.2 oz | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | Shimano Ultegra R8101 |
| Range | 11-30 | 11-30 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace | — |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace hydraulic disc | TRP HD-T910D |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 | TRP TR140-25 |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 140 mm |
| Mount | Center Lock | Center Lock |
| Notes | 160/140 mm on S-L, 160/160 mm on XL | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Spline 65/85 | Vision Metron SC 60 |
| Front rim depth | 65 mm | 60 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 85 mm | 60 mm |
| Rear disc wheel | No | No |
| Internal rim width | 22 mm | 23 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Front 812 g, rear 904 g; Center Lock rotor mount | — |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Continental Grand Prix TR |
| Tire width | — | 25 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | Canyon AeroShield | — |
| Integrated with frame | Yes | — |
| Basebar | Canyon Cockpit | Felt IA 2.0 Carbon Basebar |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Prologo Zero Tri PAS Tirox 136 |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | — |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP102 Standard Seatpost | Felt IA 2.0 Dedicated SP Carbon |
| Material | Carbon (CF) | — |
| Weight | 133 g4.7 oz | — |
| Notes | Length 277 mm (S) / 342 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | None included | — |
| Hydration system | — | Felt THIRSTpac |
| Volume | — | 900 ml30.4 fl oz |
| Storage / bento | — | Felt CALpac + ITSpac |
| Volume | — | 200 ml6.8 fl oz |
| Notes | — | Volume is for the CALpac top tube compartment |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58 |
| Rider height min | 168–189 cm5′6″–6′2″ | — |
| Rider height max | 178–196 cm5′10″–6′5″ | — |
| Stack | 470–542 mm18.5–21.3″ | 478–572 mm18.8–22.5″ |
| Reach | 419–486 mm16.5–19.1″ | 379–445 mm14.9–17.5″ |
| Seat angle min | 81° | 77.5–79.5° |
| Seat angle max | 81° | 77.5–79.5° |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.5–72° |
| Head tube length | 62–137 mm2.4–5.4″ | 67.5–163 mm2.7–6.4″ |
| Effective top tube | 516–593 mm20.3–23.3″ | 468–573 mm18.4–22.6″ |
| Seat tube length | 480–585 mm18.9–23″ | 496–598 mm19.5–23.5″ |
| Chainstay | 420 mm16.5″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 989–1,078 mm38.9–42.4″ | 970–1,058 mm38.2–41.7″ |
| BB drop | 72–75 mm2.8–3″ | 72 mm2.8″ |
| Fork offset | — | 45–50 mm1.8–2″ |
| Standover | 759–846 mm29.9–33.3″ | 735–793 mm28.9–31.2″ |
| Saddle height min | 640–780 mm25.2–30.7″ | — |
| Saddle height max | 740–910 mm29.1–35.8″ | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | — |
| Crank length | — | 165–172.5 mm6.5–6.8″ |
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