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Canyon Speedmax CF vs Dolan TR2
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Key differences
- The Dolan TR2 starts £549 cheaper (£4,100 vs £4,649 for the Canyon Speedmax CF).
- Our verdict scores the Canyon Speedmax CF higher overall: 76/100 vs 71/100.
- Only the Canyon Speedmax CF has integrated storage.
Canyon Speedmax CF
Dolan TR2
| CanyonSpeedmax CF | DolanTR2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Canyon | Dolan |
| Build | Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race | TR2 Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 |
| Build notes | — | Configurable build: listed price is the default spec (no power meter, Mavic Ksyrium 30 Disc wheels, stock colour). Options include a 4iiii Precision 3+ power meter (+£269.99 on Ultegra), Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 tri levers (+£399.98), deeper Mavic, Zipp or Alpina carbon wheels and AeroCoach Angles extensions with Align Wing armrests (+£234.98). |
| Price (MSRP) | €5,999€5,999£5,599 | £4,100£4,100£4,100 |
| Bike weight | 9.12 kg20.1 lb | — |
| Weight measured on size | M | — |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Newer generation | Speedmax (6th generation) (2026) | — |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | No | Not stated |
| Recalls on record | 1 | — |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 76 | 71 |
| Aero | 72 | 70 |
| Frame | 74 | 66 |
| Components | 70 | 62 |
| Hydration & storage | 78 | 66 |
| Fit | 76 | 72 |
| Practicality | 72 | 74 |
| Price | 87 | 89 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (high-modulus) |
| Fork material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Frame weight | 1,340 g2.95 lb | 1,600 g3.53 lb |
| Fork weight | 576 g20.3 oz | — |
| Weight measured on | Size M, as listed on canyon.com | Dolan quotes 1,600-1,740 g depending on size |
| Max system weight | 120 kg264.6 lb | — |
| Frame sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL | XS (49), S (52), M (54), L (56), XL (58) |
| Colours | Black Mirage, Spirit Moon (GB/EU Race models) | Power Red-Ice White, Stealth Black, Ice White-Black, Night Black-Ice White; custom single or multi colours at extra cost |
| Also available as | Speedmax CF SLX and Speedmax CFR (sixth-generation platform, higher carbon grades) | — |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | — |
| Wheel size | 700c (650b on XS) | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | — |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit BB86 | T47 threaded (68mm) |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | — |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | — |
| Drivetrain compatibility | — | Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS (1x or 2x) builds offered |
| 1x compatible | — | Yes |
| Cable routing | — | Fully internal (hidden) |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | Yes | Yes |
| Hydration details | Ships with the Canyon Speedmax Hydration System (GB/EU Race models); volume not published. | TR2 Hydration Tank fitted to the frame (volume not stated) |
| Integrated storage | Yes | — |
| Storage details | Supplied with a Canyon toolbag for the Speedmax CF Disc. | — |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Conventional flat basebar (Canyon CP0041) with Profile Design extensions | Dolan TR2 Carbon TT Handlebars with Alpina pads; AeroCoach Angles extensions with Align Wing armrests optional, extension angle standard, 25°, 35° or 45° |
| 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. | — |
| 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) | TR2 adjustable carbon seatpost |
| Effective seat angle range | — | 78-80° |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | — | Dolan says the frame was developed with aerodynamic simulations and that the integrated bar's inward-retracting elbow pads cut frontal area by over 30%. |
| Testing method | — | Aerodynamic simulation (no wind-tunnel data published) |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | Canyon GP7439-01 headset: two ACROS 1-1/8" bearings with compression ring | — |
| Derailleur hanger | Proprietary (Canyon GP0300-01) | — |
| Frame warranty | 6 years on Canyon-manufactured parts (frame, fork, cockpit) | Lifetime warranty on Dolan frames and forks bought after 1 January 2024 |
| Sold via | Direct to consumer (canyon.com, Canyon app, Canyon stores) | Direct from Dolan (online and showroom) |
| 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 |
| Wireless | — | No |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x12 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160 | Shimano SW-R9160 Di2 remote triathlon shifter |
| Position | Extension-mounted | — |
| Weight | 19 g0.7 oz | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 + 4iiii Precision | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 50/34 or 52/36 |
| Crank length | 165 (XS-S) / 170 (M-L) / 172.5 (XL) | — |
| Crank lengths available | — | 165-175 mm |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision | — |
| Type | Crank arm | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | Sugino T47 EX-IDS24 68mm |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | T47 threaded (68mm) |
| 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 or 11-36 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 family) | Triva TT hydraulic brake levers |
| Notes | — | Upgrade to Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Tri/TT levers with BR-R9270 calipers for +£399.98 |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | Flat-mount hydraulic disc calipers |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 | Shimano SM-RT70 |
| Front rotor | — | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 140 mm |
| 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 | Mavic Ksyrium 30 Disc |
| Front rim depth | 65 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 85 mm | — |
| Rear disc wheel | No | — |
| Internal rim width | 22 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Notes | Front 812 g, rear 904 g | — |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V |
| Tire width | — | 25 mm |
| Widths available | — | 25 or 28 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Basebar | Canyon CP0041 Triathlon Flatbar Long | Dolan TR2 Carbon TT Handlebars |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight | 438 g15.5 oz | — |
| Notes | Cockpit dimensions 80-410 mm (XS-S) / 95-410 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Extensions | Profile Design 52ASC | — |
| Arm pads / cups | — | Alpina Pads/armrests |
| Headset | — | Alpina 1-1/8" |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Selle Italia Watt SF Triathlon TM |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | — |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0048 Aero Seatpost | Dolan TR2 Adjustable Carbon Seatpost |
| Material | — | Carbon |
| Weight | 300 g10.6 oz | — |
| Notes | UCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | None included | — |
| Hydration system | — | Dolan TR2 Hydration Tank |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Rider height min | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | 168–185 cm5′6″–6′1″ |
| Rider height max | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | 175–191 cm5′9″–6′3″ |
| Stack | 482–608 mm19–23.9″ | 522–574 mm20.6–22.6″ |
| Reach | 374–468 mm14.7–18.4″ | 380–470 mm15–18.5″ |
| Seat angle min | 80.5° | 78° |
| Seat angle max | 80.5° | 80° |
| Head tube angle | 72–73° | 72.5° |
| Head tube length | 113–207 mm4.4–8.1″ | 66–120 mm2.6–4.7″ |
| Effective top tube | 454–570 mm17.9–22.4″ | 492–593 mm19.4–23.3″ |
| Seat tube length | 480–607 mm18.9–23.9″ | 535–588 mm21.1–23.1″ |
| Chainstay | 410–420 mm16.1–16.5″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 956–1,081 mm37.6–42.6″ | 969–1,075 mm38.1–42.3″ |
| BB drop | 52–72 mm2–2.8″ | — |
| Front centre | — | 572–678 mm22.5–26.7″ |
| Standover | 754–879 mm29.7–34.6″ | — |
| 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 | — | 170–175 mm6.7–6.9″ |
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