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Canyon Speedmax CF SLX vs Wilier Triestina Turbine SL
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Key differences
- The Wilier Triestina Turbine SL starts €500 cheaper (€5,999 vs €6,499 for the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX).
- Our verdict scores the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX higher overall: 78/100 vs 71/100.
- Only the Wilier Triestina Turbine SL is UCI legal, so only it can be raced in UCI time trials.
- Only the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX has integrated hydration.
- Only the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX has integrated storage.
- The Canyon Speedmax CF SLX comes in 4 sizes, the Wilier Triestina Turbine SL in 3.
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX
Wilier Triestina Turbine SL
| CanyonSpeedmax CF SLX | Wilier TriestinaTurbine SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Canyon | Wilier Triestina |
| Build | Speedmax CF SLX 8 Di2 | Turbine SL 105 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. | Code E6546I3. |
| Price (MSRP) | €7,999$8,499£7,599 | €5,999€5,999€5,999 |
| Bike weight | 9.56 kg21.1 lb | — |
| Weight measured on size | M | — |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
| Generation | 6th generation | Turbine SL (Supersonica-derived triathlon frame) |
| Launched | 2026-07 | — |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | No | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 78 | 71 |
| Aero | 88 | 72 |
| Frame | 74 | 74 |
| Components | 80 | 60 |
| Hydration & storage | 88 | 56 |
| Fit | 82 | 66 |
| Practicality | 60 | 86 |
| Price | 77 | 80 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon monocoque |
| Fork material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon monocoque (asymmetric, shaped around the brake) |
| Frame weight | 1,484 g3.27 lb | 1,270 g2.8 lb |
| Fork weight | 654 g23.1 oz | 475 g16.8 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 | Wilier figures, ±5% |
| Max system weight | 120 kg264.6 lb | — |
| Frame sizes | S, M, L, XL | XS/S, M, L/XL |
| Colours | Cosmic Dust, Lava Red (US CF SLX 8 Di2 listing) | T18 Black/Grey (gloss) |
| Also available as | Speedmax CFR (same sixth-generation platform in Canyon's top carbon grade); the older Speedmax CF continues as the entry model | Turbine SLR and Supersonica SLR (UCI time trial frames) |
| UCI frame approval | — | UCI-approved as 'Turbine SL' (frame and fork code WILIER-024), approved 12.12.2025, sizes XS-S to L-XL (3) (UCI list version 2026.10.02) |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | — | 32 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit BB86 (PF 86.5) | Press-fit (Shimano SM-BB72-41B in the 105 Di2 build) |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | — |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle (UDH) | Thru-axle, UDH compatible |
| Drivetrain compatibility | Sold with Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS electronic groupsets | Electronic groupsets; UDH |
| 1x compatible | — | Yes |
| Front derailleur mount | — | Removable hanger for switching between 1x and 2x |
| Cable routing | — | Fully internal |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | Yes | No |
| Hydration volume | — | 1,100 ml37.2 fl oz |
| Hydration details | In-frame hydration plus Canyon's modular AeroFuel hydration and nutrition storage; Canyon says it is competition-legal. | Optional Aerokit hydration system (sold separately) holds up to 1,100 ml and acts as an aero fairing; standard round bottles fit too (550 ml on the down tube, up to 750 ml on the seat tube) |
| Integrated storage | Yes | No |
| Storage volume | — | 290 ml9.8 fl oz |
| Storage details | Emergency repair kit stored in the frame; a tool bag is supplied. | Profile Design ATTK toolkit (290 cm³) included |
| Bottle mount locations | — | Down tube and seat tube |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Integrated AeroShield closed cockpit with size-specific armrests | Deda Crononero Evo aluminium aerobar with adjustable extensions (supplied) |
| Third-party aerobars possible | — | Yes |
| Seatpost type | Canyon SP102 carbon seatpost; Splitter Plate Pro bottle-carrying seatpost available as an upgrade on CF SLX 8 models | Wilier carbon post, 0 mm offset |
| 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. | The seatpost and seat angle allow the saddle to sit about 2 cm ahead of the bottom bracket; the higher stack is aimed at long-distance comfort. |
| 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) | Wilier dealers |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2022 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 Remote TT | Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9180 Di2 |
| Position | Extension-mounted | — |
| Weight | 19 g0.7 oz | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 + 4iiii Precision | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 52/36 |
| Crank length | 165 | — |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision 3+ | — |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | Shimano SM-BB72-41B |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | Press-fit |
| Weight | 65 g2.3 oz | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 |
| Weight | 111 g3.9 oz | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 |
| Weight | 260 g9.2 oz | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Range | 11-30 | 11-34 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano CN-M7100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace | — |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace hydraulic disc | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 | Shimano SM-RT70 |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 140 mm |
| Mount | Center Lock | — |
| Notes | 160/140 mm on S-L, 160/160 mm on XL | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Spline 65/85 | Miche Asfalto 45 Carbon |
| Front rim depth | 65 mm | 45 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 85 mm | 45 mm |
| Rear disc wheel | No | — |
| Internal rim width | 22 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 | Vittoria Rubino Pro IV Graphene 2.0 |
| Tire width | — | 28 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | Canyon AeroShield | Deda Crononero Evo |
| Integrated with frame | Yes | — |
| Material | — | Aluminium (6061) |
| Basebar | Canyon Cockpit | — |
| Stem | — | Ritchey / Wilier Stemma S2 alloy |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Selle Shortfit 2.0 Open-Fit Narrow |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | — |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP102 Standard Seatpost | Ritchey / Wilier Carbon custom, 0 mm offset |
| Material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon |
| Weight | 133 g4.7 oz | — |
| Notes | Length 277 mm (S) / 342 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | None included | — |
| Storage / bento | — | Profile Design ATTK toolkit |
| Volume | — | 290 ml9.8 fl oz |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL | XS/S, M, L/XL |
| 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″ | 490–554 mm19.3–21.8″ |
| Reach | 419–486 mm16.5–19.1″ | 385–425 mm15.2–16.7″ |
| Seat angle min | 81° | 78.5–80.2° |
| Seat angle max | 81° | 78.5–80.2° |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71–72° |
| Head tube length | 62–137 mm2.4–5.4″ | 87–151 mm3.4–5.9″ |
| Effective top tube | 516–593 mm20.3–23.3″ | 485–521 mm19.1–20.5″ |
| Seat tube length | 480–585 mm18.9–23″ | 490–562 mm19.3–22.1″ |
| Chainstay | 420 mm16.5″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 989–1,078 mm38.9–42.4″ | 980–1,032 mm38.6–40.6″ |
| BB drop | 72–75 mm2.8–3″ | — |
| Standover | 759–846 mm29.9–33.3″ | — |
| Saddle height min | 640–780 mm25.2–30.7″ | — |
| Saddle height max | 740–910 mm29.1–35.8″ | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
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