2020 Canyon

Speedmax CF 8.0

A carbon frame triathlon bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
Compare the full range

MSRP$4,099
Weight18.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra, Dura-Ace
BrakesRim
Where to Buy
Similar Bikes

For This Bike

Accessories
Top Comparison
Insights
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)

41 mph

Speedmax CF 8.0

40 mph

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

< 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'6"

XL

6'4" +

Rider Fit Notes

None yet.

Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.

Reviews
Cycling News
Canyon Speedmax CF 8 Disc Di2 TT bike review

Sep 2021 · Aaron Borrill

Canyon's Speedmax CF 8 Disc is more of a triathlon bike at heart than a dedicated time-trial weapon but will still deliver the goods in a race against the clock

Highs
  • Adjustable cockpit and saddle

  • Hydraulic disc brakes

  • Compliant ride quality

  • Superb spec level including power meter and Shimano Di2 electronic drivetrain

  • On-bike storage is great with an integrated bento box

Lows
  • No front-end cable integration

  • Rubber bar-ends prone to falling out

Read Review

VeloNews
Gallery: Chloé Dygert's Canyon Speedmax CFR TT Disc

Jun 2021 · Greg Kaplan

Chloé Dygert stamped her authority on the 2021 USA national time trial championships, winning by nearly half a minute. The 24-year-old will be traveling to Tokyo later in the year to race in the women’s team pursuit, the road race, and the individual time trial. Here’s a close-up look at the Canyon-SRAM rider’s national championship-winning … Continued

Read Review

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!

Read Review

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

Read Review

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

Read Review

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

Read Review

Geometry
99 Spokes on YouTube99 Spokes on YouTube
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsStealth; Oahu Blue

Fork

Canyon F39 CF, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/8", Axle Dimension: 9 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Rim Brake

Bottom Bracket

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

Headset

Tange IS-22AE-SCT

Stem

Canyon V21 Stem Medium, Material: Aluminum, Length: 80 mm, 1 x Canyon V21 medium stem, Install hardware

Handlebar

Canyon H30 Basebar Flat CF, Material: Carbon, Rise: 0 mm, 1 x Canyon H30 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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 198 g

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 2x11-speed, new link construction allows for lighter front shifting, integrated cable tension adjustment and disc brake-optimised shorter cage design, anthracite, braze-on mount. Weight: 85 g

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 TT 2x11s, 2x11 speed bar-end shift levers, aero design for triathlon and time trial bikes. Weight: 153 g

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-speed, 11-28T, Advanced mix of aluminium, carbon and steel reduces weight and increases durability. Gear range: 11-28T. Weight: 251 g

Chain

Shimano HG701 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra R8010

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds AR58, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 58 mm, Inner Width: 19 mm, Weight: 1700 g (set) | Reynolds AR80 SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 80 mm, Inner Width: 19 mm, Weight: 1797 g (set)

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

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

Last updated May 11
Not listed for 1,046 days