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Canyon Speedmax CF vs Storck Aero3
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Key differences
- Both start at €4,999.
- Our verdict scores the Canyon Speedmax CF higher overall: 76/100 vs 72/100.
- The Storck Aero3's lightest build is 0.22 kg lighter (8.9 kg vs 9.12 kg).
Canyon Speedmax CF
Storck Aero3
| CanyonSpeedmax CF | StorckAero3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Canyon | Storck |
| Build | Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race | Aero3 SRAM Red AXS 1x12 |
| Build notes | — | Base configuration of Storck's configurator (size XS shown, Zeitjaeger frame, black/red, Zeitjaeger Comp 55R wheels). Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12, Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 and SRAM Red D1 AXS 2x12 groupsets and Zeitjaeger Pro 50 R wheels can be chosen at prices the page loads dynamically (not captured). Storck quotes 8.9 kg fully equipped without naming a size. |
| Price (MSRP) | €5,999€5,999£5,599 | €4,999€4,999€4,999 |
| Bike weight | 9.12 kg20.1 lb | 8.9 kg19.6 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 | 72 |
| Aero | 72 | 72 |
| Frame | 74 | 70 |
| Components | 70 | 74 |
| Hydration & storage | 78 | 74 |
| Fit | 76 | 64 |
| Practicality | 72 | 64 |
| Price | 87 | 87 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (CFR/UD) |
| Fork material | Carbon | Carbon |
| 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 | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Colours | Black Mirage, Spirit Moon (GB/EU Race models) | Black/red (complete bike); matt black / Frosted Chili (frameset) |
| Also available as | Speedmax CF SLX and Speedmax CFR (sixth-generation platform, higher carbon grades) | — |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | Flat-mount disc |
| Wheel size | 700c (650b on XS) | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | — |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit BB86 | BB30 (30x73 mm) |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | — |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | — |
| Drivetrain compatibility | — | Mechanical or electronic |
| Mechanical shifting possible | — | Yes |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | Yes | Yes |
| Hydration details | Ships with the Canyon Speedmax Hydration System (GB/EU Race models); volume not published. | Aero3 drinking system included with the frameset (volume not stated). Storck points buyers to the DTU 2025 rules on drinking systems and attachments. |
| Integrated storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage details | Supplied with a Canyon toolbag for the Speedmax CF Disc. | Aero3 storage boxes included with the frameset |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Conventional flat basebar (Canyon CP0041) with Profile Design extensions | Storck Aero3 integrated bar/stem unit (31.8 mm) with integrated shifters in the extensions |
| 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) | Storck Aero3 carbon seatpost |
| Effective seat angle range | — | 76-78° |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | Canyon GP7439-01 headset: two ACROS 1-1/8" bearings with compression ring | Integrated 1-1/8" upper, 1-1/4" lower |
| Derailleur hanger | Proprietary (Canyon GP0300-01) | — |
| Frame warranty | 6 years on Canyon-manufactured parts (frame, fork, cockpit) | — |
| Sold via | Direct to consumer (canyon.com, Canyon app, Canyon stores) | Direct from Storck (online and Storck stores) |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | SRAM Red eTap AXS D1 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2019 · replaced by SRAM Red AXS E1 (2024) |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 1x12 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160 | — |
| Position | Extension-mounted | — |
| Weight | 19 g0.7 oz | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 + 4iiii Precision | SRAM Red D1 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 50T |
| Crank length | 165 (XS-S) / 170 (M-L) / 172.5 (XL) | — |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision | — |
| Type | Crank arm | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | BB30 |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | BB30 (30x73 mm) |
| Weight | 65 g2.3 oz | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | — |
| Weight | 111 g3.9 oz | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Red eTap AXS D1 |
| Weight | 260 g9.2 oz | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | SRAM Red |
| Range | 11-30 | 10-33 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM Red |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 family) | — |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Red hydraulic disc |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Notes | — | 160 mm rotors front and rear |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 | — |
| Mount | Center Lock | — |
| Notes | 160/140 mm (S-L), 140/140 (XS), 160/160 (XL) | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Spline | Storck Zeitjaeger Comp 55R |
| 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 | Continental Grand Prix SL |
| Tire width | — | 25 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | — | Storck Aero3 Unit 31.8 mm |
| Integrated with frame | — | Yes |
| Notes | — | Bar/stem unit with integrated shifter mounting in the extensions |
| Basebar | Canyon CP0041 Triathlon Flatbar Long | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Weight | 438 g15.5 oz | — |
| Notes | Cockpit dimensions 80-410 mm (XS-S) / 95-410 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Extensions | Profile Design 52ASC | — |
| Headset | — | Storck 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" integrated |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Fizik Transiro Mistica Kium Regular |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | — |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0048 Aero Seatpost | Storck Aero3 Carbon |
| 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 | — | Storck Aero3 drinking system |
| Storage / bento | — | Storck Aero3 storage boxes |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Rider height min | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | 160–188 cm5′3″–6′2″ |
| Rider height max | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | 172–203 cm5–6′8″ |
| Stack | 482–608 mm19–23.9″ | 479–558 mm18.9–22″ |
| Reach | 374–468 mm14.7–18.4″ | 372–447 mm14.6–17.6″ |
| Seat angle min | 80.5° | 76° |
| Seat angle max | 80.5° | 78° |
| Head tube angle | 72–73° | 72.5–72.8° |
| Head tube length | 113–207 mm4.4–8.1″ | 80–160 mm3.1–6.3″ |
| Effective top tube | 454–570 mm17.9–22.4″ | 500–580 mm19.7–22.8″ |
| Seat tube length | 480–607 mm18.9–23.9″ | — |
| Chainstay | 410–420 mm16.1–16.5″ | 387 mm15.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 956–1,081 mm37.6–42.6″ | — |
| BB drop | 52–72 mm2–2.8″ | — |
| 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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