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Canyon Speedmax CF vs Ventum Tempus
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Key differences
- The Ventum Tempus starts $200 cheaper ($5,799 vs $5,999 for the Canyon Speedmax CF).
- Our verdict scores the Canyon Speedmax CF higher overall: 76/100 vs 75/100.
- Only the Ventum Tempus is UCI legal, so only it can be raced in UCI time trials.
- Only the Canyon Speedmax CF has integrated hydration.
- Only the Canyon Speedmax CF has integrated storage.
- The Canyon Speedmax CF comes in 5 sizes, the Ventum Tempus in 4.
Canyon Speedmax CF
Ventum Tempus
| CanyonSpeedmax CF | VentumTempus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Canyon | Ventum |
| Build | Speedmax CF 8 Di2 Race | Tempus SRAM Rival AXS |
| Build notes | — | Ventum will fit a different crank length (165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm) for $75. No computer mount is included. |
| Price (MSRP) | €5,999€5,999£5,599 | $5,799$5,799$5,799 |
| Bike weight | 9.12 kg20.1 lb | — |
| Weight measured on size | M | — |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Launched | — | 2025-03 |
| Newer generation | Speedmax (6th generation) (2026) | — |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | No | Yes |
| Recalls on record | 1 | — |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 76 | 75 |
| Aero | 72 | 80 |
| Frame | 74 | 72 |
| Components | 70 | 82 |
| Hydration & storage | 78 | 45 |
| Fit | 76 | 74 |
| Practicality | 72 | 86 |
| Price | 87 | 85 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF) | Carbon |
| Fork material | Carbon | Carbon, tapered steerer, carbon dropouts |
| 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 | S, M, L, XL |
| Colours | Black Mirage, Spirit Moon (GB/EU Race models) | — |
| Also available as | Speedmax CF SLX and Speedmax CFR (sixth-generation platform, higher carbon grades) | — |
| UCI frame approval | — | UCI-approved as 'Tempus' (frame and fork code VENTUM-002), approved 06.09.2024, sizes XS to XL (5) (UCI list version 2026.10.02) |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | Disc, flat mount |
| Wheel size | 700c (650b on XS) | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit BB86 | T47 threaded |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | — |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | — |
| Drivetrain compatibility | — | Electronic (Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS builds offered); UDH derailleur hanger |
| Cable routing | — | Internal; brake hoses run inside the frame and fork |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | Yes | No |
| Hydration details | Ships with the Canyon Speedmax Hydration System (GB/EU Race models); volume not published. | — |
| 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 | Profile Design Wing Ultimate S carbon basebar, developed together with Ventum for the Tempus |
| 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. | Profile Design A3A risers with 30 mm of stack as standard; see pad stack per size |
| 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. | — |
| Extension options | — | Profile Design 52 ASC carbon (52 A alloy on the Rival build); ASC Pro upgrade for $600 in 325, 350 or 375 mm |
| Seatpost type | Canyon SP0048 aero seatpost (UCI-compliant profile) | Ventum carbon post, 0° offset |
| Effective seat angle range | — | 82° |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | — | Up to 15 W faster than the Ventum One Disc in certain conditions and configurations |
| Testing method | — | CFD and wind tunnel |
| Tube profile | — | Airfoil tube sections along the whole frame; very wide-set fork legs and seat stays |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Travel & packing | — | Ventum ships bikes in a ride-ready box: about 98% assembled within the continental US (fit wheels and seatpost), about 85% elsewhere (stem also to fit). |
| Headset bearings | Canyon GP7439-01 headset: two ACROS 1-1/8" bearings with compression ring | — |
| Derailleur hanger | Proprietary (Canyon GP0300-01) | UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger) |
| Frame warranty | 6 years on Canyon-manufactured parts (frame, fork, cockpit) | Limited lifetime warranty on frame, fork and seatpost for the original owner |
| Sold via | Direct to consumer (canyon.com, Canyon app, Canyon stores) | Direct to consumer |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160 | SRAM AXS Wireless Blips |
| Position | Extension-mounted | Extensions |
| Weight | 19 g0.7 oz | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 + 4iiii Precision | SRAM Rival |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 48/35 |
| Crank length | 165 (XS-S) / 170 (M-L) / 172.5 (XL) | 165 (S, M) / 170 (L, XL) |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision | — |
| Type | Crank arm | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB72 | SRAM DUB T47 |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | T47 |
| Weight | 65 g2.3 oz | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Weight | 111 g3.9 oz | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Weight | 260 g9.2 oz | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | SRAM Rival XG-1250 |
| Range | 11-30 | 10-36 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM Rival |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace (ST-R9180 family) | — |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM S-900 Aero HRD |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 | SRAM Paceline |
| 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 | Zipp 404 |
| Front rim depth | 65 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 85 mm | — |
| Rear disc wheel | No | — |
| Internal rim width | 22 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Tubeless ready | — | Yes |
| Notes | Front 812 g, rear 904 g | — |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Schwalbe One Performance RaceGuard |
| Tire width | — | 28 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Basebar | Canyon CP0041 Triathlon Flatbar Long | Profile Design Wing Ultimate S |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Weight | 438 g15.5 oz | — |
| Notes | Cockpit dimensions 80-410 mm (XS-S) / 95-410 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Extensions | Profile Design 52ASC | Profile Design 52 A |
| Arm pads / cups | — | Profile Design A3A risers |
| Notes | — | 30 mm of stack |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R5 | Fizik Aeris SD R5 |
| Saddle width | — | 135 mm |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | — |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0048 Aero Seatpost | Ventum Tempus carbon post |
| Offset / setback | — | 0° |
| Weight | 300 g10.6 oz | — |
| Notes | UCI-compliant profile; 285 mm (XS-S) / 335 mm (M-XL) | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | None included | — |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L, XL |
| Rider height min | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | — |
| Rider height max | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | — |
| Stack | 482–608 mm19–23.9″ | 466–539 mm18.3–21.2″ |
| Reach | 374–468 mm14.7–18.4″ | 387–444 mm15.2–17.5″ |
| Pad stack min | — | 582–655 mm22.9–25.8″ |
| Pad stack max | — | 652–725 mm25.7–28.5″ |
| Pad reach min | — | 382–439 mm15–17.3″ |
| Pad reach max | — | 487–544 mm19.2–21.4″ |
| Seat angle min | 80.5° | 82° |
| Seat angle max | 80.5° | 82° |
| Head tube angle | 72–73° | 72.5–72.6° |
| Head tube length | 113–207 mm4.4–8.1″ | 47–125 mm1.9–4.9″ |
| Effective top tube | 454–570 mm17.9–22.4″ | 452–520 mm17.8–20.5″ |
| Seat tube length | 480–607 mm18.9–23.9″ | 523–597 mm20.6–23.5″ |
| Chainstay | 410–420 mm16.1–16.5″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 956–1,081 mm37.6–42.6″ | 948–1,029 mm37.3–40.5″ |
| BB drop | 52–72 mm2–2.8″ | 75–76 mm3–3″ |
| Trail | — | 61 mm2.4″ |
| Front centre | — | 562–642 mm22.1–25.3″ |
| Standover | 754–879 mm29.7–34.6″ | 790–863 mm31.1–34″ |
| Saddle height min | 613–760 mm24.1–29.9″ | — |
| Saddle height max | 733–910 mm28.9–35.8″ | — |
| Wheel size | 650b (27.5in) / 700c | — |
| Crank length | — | 165–170 mm6.5–6.7″ |
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