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Canyon Speedmax CF vs Cervélo P-Series
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Key differences
- The Canyon Speedmax CF starts €300 cheaper (€4,999 vs €5,299 for the Cervélo P-Series).
- Our verdict scores the Cervélo P-Series higher overall: 80/100 vs 76/100.
- The Cervélo P-Series's lightest build is 0.37 kg lighter (8.75 kg vs 9.12 kg).
- Only the Cervélo P-Series is UCI legal, so only it can be raced in UCI time trials.
- Only the Canyon Speedmax CF has integrated hydration.
- The Canyon Speedmax CF comes in 5 sizes, the Cervélo P-Series in 6.
Canyon Speedmax CF
Cervélo P-Series
| CanyonSpeedmax CF | CervéloP-Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Canyon | Cervélo |
| Build | Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race | P-Series Force AXS 1 |
| Build notes | — | Single-chainring (1x) build. |
| Price (MSRP) | €5,999€5,999£5,599 | €7,999$8,900£7,500 |
| Bike weight | 9.12 kg20.1 lb | 8.75 kg19.3 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M | — |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
| Generation | — | 2024 version |
| Launched | — | 2024 |
| Newer generation | Speedmax (6th generation) (2026) | — |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | No | Yes |
| Recalls on record | 1 | — |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 76 | 80 |
| Aero | 72 | 78 |
| Frame | 74 | — |
| Components | 70 | 78 |
| Hydration & storage | 78 | 72 |
| Fit | 76 | 82 |
| Practicality | 72 | 85 |
| Price | 87 | 85 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon |
| Fork material | Carbon | Carbon (tapered P fork, D-shaped steerer) |
| 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 | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Colours | Black Mirage, Spirit Moon (GB/EU Race models) | Abyss, Haleakala; Chainsmoke on the Ultegra Di2 Classified (varies by build and region) |
| Also available as | Speedmax CF SLX and Speedmax CFR (sixth-generation platform, higher carbon grades) | P5 (flagship model with integrated one-piece front end) |
| UCI frame approval | — | Listed as 'P-SERIES' (frame and fork), approved 17 Jan 2024, sizes XS-L (5), code CERVELO-156 (UCI list version 2026.10.02); an earlier P-Series entry dates from 22 Mar 2019 |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Wheel size | 700c (650b on XS) | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | — |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit BB86 | BBright |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | 12x100 thru-axle |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | 12x142 thru-axle |
| Drivetrain compatibility | — | Mechanical and electronic (base build uses Shimano 105 mechanical) |
| Mechanical shifting possible | — | Yes |
| 1x compatible | — | Yes |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | Yes | No |
| Hydration details | Ships with the Canyon Speedmax Hydration System (GB/EU Race models); volume not published. | No built-in hydration. The downtube storage hatch sits under the bottle bosses, and Triathlete found it prevents fitting the previous P-Series or P5 aero downtube bottle, so a standard round bottle is needed there. A rear hydration mount is included. |
| Integrated storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage details | Supplied with a Canyon toolbag for the Speedmax CF Disc. | Downtube 'trap door' compartment sized for a tube, small multi-tool and CO2, removable with or without a bottle fitted; two in-frame storage rolls included; Smartpak 400 top-tube bento box included. |
| Top tube bento box | — | Yes |
| Behind-saddle mount | — | Cervélo rear hydration mount (included) |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Conventional flat basebar (Canyon CP0041) with Profile Design extensions | Standard round stem interface on a D-shaped steerer; complete bikes use Profile Design Wing cockpits |
| Third-party aerobars possible | — | Yes |
| 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. | Maximum stack increased to 53 mm, with spacers supplied |
| 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) | Cervélo SP23 carbon aero seatpost |
| Effective seat angle range | — | 75-79° |
| Fit notes | — | Six sizes. Cervélo's online calculator returns the stack spacing and pad hole setting needed for a target arm-pad stack/reach and saddle height. |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | — | Frame drag is claimed to be 5.9 g lower than the previous P-Series. With Reserve 52/63 wheels and 29 mm Vittoria tyres, Cervélo claims 30 g (3.5 W) less drag than the Reserve 50 with 28 mm tyres. |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | Canyon GP7439-01 headset: two ACROS 1-1/8" bearings with compression ring | — |
| Derailleur hanger | Proprietary (Canyon GP0300-01) | — |
| Maintenance | — | Triathlete praised the standard stem interface as easy to work on and to pack for travel, with no proprietary front-end clamps. |
| Frame warranty | 6 years on Canyon-manufactured parts (frame, fork, cockpit) | Limited lifetime warranty on the frame for the original owner (frames bought from 1 Sept 2025, excluding paint and decals); forks, carbon bars, stems and seatposts also lifetime |
| Sold via | Direct to consumer (canyon.com, Canyon app, Canyon stores) | Through Cervélo retailers |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2025 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 1x |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160 | SRAM AXS Blip controllers (bar-end and satellite) |
| Position | Extension-mounted | — |
| Weight | 19 g0.7 oz | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 + 4iiii Precision | SRAM Force 1x AXS E1 Power Meter |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 48 Aero |
| Crank length | 165 (XS-S) / 170 (M-L) / 172.5 (XL) | 160 (48-51) / 165 (54-56) / 170 (58) / 172.5 (61) |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter |
| Launched | — | 2025 · current generation |
| Type | Crank arm | Integrated in crankset |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | SRAM DUB |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | BBright |
| Weight | 65 g2.3 oz | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | — |
| Weight | 111 g3.9 oz | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Weight | 260 g9.2 oz | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | SRAM Force XG-1270 E1 |
| Range | 11-30 | 10-36 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM Force E1 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 family) | — |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Force Aero |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 | SRAM Paceline X |
| Mount | Center Lock | Center Lock |
| Notes | 160/140 mm (S-L), 140/140 (XS), 160/160 (XL) | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Spline | Reserve 57TA (front) / 64TA (rear) |
| Front rim depth | 65 mm | 57 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 85 mm | 64 mm |
| Rear disc wheel | No | No |
| Internal rim width | 22 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Tubeless ready | — | Yes |
| Hubs | — | DT Swiss 350 |
| Spokes | — | 24H |
| Notes | Front 812 g, rear 904 g | — |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR G2.0 |
| Tire width | — | 29 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | — | Profile Design Wing Evo 52ASA cockpit assembly |
| Integrated with frame | — | No |
| Basebar | Canyon CP0041 Triathlon Flatbar Long | Profile Design Wing Evo |
| Basebar width | — | 380 mm |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Weight | 438 g15.5 oz | — |
| Notes | Cockpit dimensions 80-410 mm (XS-S) / 95-410 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Extensions | Profile Design 52ASC | — |
| Stem | — | Profile Design A3A Low Riser Kit (5/10/20 mm) |
| Headset | — | Profile Design WING bearing cap for P-Series |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R3 |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | — |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0048 Aero Seatpost | Cervélo SP23 |
| Material | — | Carbon |
| Weight | 300 g10.6 oz | — |
| Notes | UCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | None included | — |
| Storage / bento | — | Cervélo In-frame storage rolls (inner tube + flat kit) and Smartpak 400 top-tube bag |
| Notes | — | Smartpak 400 listed in the 105 Di2 build spec; the P-Series page says every P-Series ships with it |
| Bottle cages | — | Profile Design Axis Ultimate Carbon cage + Cervélo rear hydration mount |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Rider height min | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | — |
| Rider height max | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | — |
| Stack | 482–608 mm19–23.9″ | 494–587 mm19.4–23.1″ |
| Reach | 374–468 mm14.7–18.4″ | 378–443 mm14.9–17.4″ |
| Seat angle min | 80.5° | 75° |
| Seat angle max | 80.5° | 79° |
| Head tube angle | 72–73° | 71–72.5° |
| Head tube length | 113–207 mm4.4–8.1″ | 87.8–177.2 mm3.5–7″ |
| Effective top tube | 454–570 mm17.9–22.4″ | — |
| Seat tube length | 480–607 mm18.9–23.9″ | — |
| Chainstay | 410–420 mm16.1–16.5″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 956–1,081 mm37.6–42.6″ | 973–1,045 mm38.3–41.1″ |
| BB drop | 52–72 mm2–2.8″ | 80 mm3.1″ |
| Fork offset | — | 43–52 mm1.7–2″ |
| Trail | — | 62.1 mm2.4″ |
| Front centre | — | 581–653 mm22.9–25.7″ |
| Standover | 754–879 mm29.7–34.6″ | 734–823 mm28.9–32.4″ |
| Saddle height min | 613–760 mm24.1–29.9″ | — |
| Saddle height max | 733–910 mm28.9–35.8″ | — |
| Wheel size | 650b (27.5in) / 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | — | 160–172.5 mm6.3–6.8″ |
| Basebar width | — | 380 mm15″ |
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