2019 Canyon

Speedmax CF SLX 8.0 SL

A carbon frame triathlon bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

MSRP$7,499
Weight19.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2, Dura-Ace Di2
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

42 mph

Speedmax CF SLX 8.0 SL

40 mph

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Sizing
SM

< 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" +

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Canyon Speedmax CFR Disc triathlon bike gets lighter, faster aero overhaul, plus disc brake upgrade

Nov 2020

Canyon is ready to return to triathlon racing on all-new aero Speedmax CFR Disc tri bike: faster, lighter & more integrated than ever!

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Cycling Weekly
Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0 SL

Feb 2020 · Alex Ballinger

A rapid and well-specced TT machine, just missing a few touches for the discerning tester

Highs
  • Great wheelset

  • Value for money

  • Fast and smooth ride

Lows
  • Clunky shifting

  • Slightly geared for triathlon

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BikeRadar
Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0 Di2 review

Sep 2018 · Nick Legan

Canyon’s Speedmax CF 8.0 Di2 hits a sweet spot of pricing, features, ease of use and performance. Buy if, You’re on the hunt for a new time-trial or tri bike that will set PRs immediately while still meriting future upgrades

Highs
  • Ready to race right out of the box with smart, easy-to-use components

Lows
  • Long crankarms and wide aerobars won’t work for all riders

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Cyclist
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX 9.0 SL LTD review

Sep 2017 · Peter Stuart

It doesn’t get any faster than Canyon’s range topping time trial speed machine

Highs
  • Fast

  • Fun

  • And full of wonders

Lows
  • Minor practical niggles

  • Geared toward triathlon

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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Speedmax CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Integrated

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsPearl City Black; Oahu Blue

Fork

Canyon F32 CF, Material: Carbon, Steerer: Canyon Special, Axle Dimension: 9 x 100mm, Brake Mount: Canyon integrated

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB72, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles featuring Hollowtech 2 technology. Weight: 69 g

Headset

Canyon | Acros

Stem

Canyon V19 Stem Short, Material: Aluminum, Length: 65 mm, 1 x Canyon V19 short stem, Install hardware

Handlebar

Canyon HB0048 Basebar Flat, Material: Carbon, Rise: 0 mm, 1 x Canyon HB0048 basebar, Installed Ergon basebar grips

Saddle

Fizik Mistica

Seatpost

Canyon S31 TRI CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: Adjustable, Technology: Fliphead, Interface: Canyon Bottle Cage Adapter Mount

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Grips

Ergon Canyon Base Bar Grips, Integrated grips that enhance control and comfort, Better interface for tackling descents or climbing while using the drops

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 240 g

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, 2x11-speed, with automatic trimming adjust, braze-on mount. Weight: 130g

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 53/39

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8060 TT 2s | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8060 TT 11s | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 Remote TT, Pair of shifters for aero bar-ends. Programmable shifting modes, with Shimano Synchronized Shift tech. Function customisable using E-TUBE tech to fit your riding style. Weight: 40 g / pair

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-25 11s

Chain

Shimano HG701 11-speed, High-grade chain with premium SIL-TEC treatment on roller link plate and pin link plate for increased durability and efficiency.

Brakes

Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Front-Brake Kit B11, B11-16 Front-Brake Kit for R40 TT, 1 x upper brake arm front left EP0330-01, 1 x lower brake arm front left EP0331-01, 2 x front bushings EP0325-01, 2 x pully pin front EP0327-01, 2 x bearings, 2 x M10 headless screws, 1 x triangle front EP0321-01, 1 x base plate front EP0322-01, 1 x adjustment wheel front and rear EP0320-01, 1 x spring front EP0323-01, 1 x upper brake arm front right EP0324-01, 1 x upper brake arm front right EP0325-01, 2 x lock nut EP0329-01, 2 x safety screw brake arms EP0328-01, 4 x friction plate front EP0409-01, 2 x base plate screws EP0411-01, 1 x installation tool EP0412-01, 2 x brake pin front EP0347-01 | Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Rear-Brake Kit B12, B12-16 rear-brake kit for R40 TT, 1 x upper brake arm left EP0336-01, 1 x lower brake arm left EP0337-01, 2 x pully pin rear EP0339-01, 2 x SKF bearings, 2 x rear bushings EP0340-01, 2 x adjustment screws, 1 x base plate rear EP0332-01, 1 x cable stopper rear EP0333-01, 1 x adjustment wheel front and rear EP0320-01, 1 x triangle rear EP0480-01, 1 x upper brake arm right EP0341-01, 1 x lower brake arm right EP0342-01, 1 x spring right EP0343-01, 1 x spring left EP0338-01, 1 x spring hat left EP0334-01, 1 x spring hat right EP0335-01, 2 x safety brake screws EP0328-01, 2 x lock nut EP0329-01, 4 x friction plate rear EP0409-01, 3 x M4x6 DIN 7984 screws, 2 x M4x12 DIN 7991 screws base plate, 1 x installation key brake pin EP0481-01, 1 x installation tool EP0412-01, 2 x brake pin rear EP0298-01

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11s, Shifting possible from various hand positions and under braking, Adjustable Reach, Neat cabling with duo-core E-Tube connections, ProgrammableMulti-Shift function, SH ST-8060

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 62 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 744 g | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut db S11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 80 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 953 g

Tires

Continental Grand Prix Attack 23 mm, Casing: Vectran Breaker, Compound: BlackChili, Technology: Foldable | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II

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