2020 Canyon

Speedmax CF SLX 9.0 LTD

A carbon frame triathlon bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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MSRP$10,500
Weight18.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-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

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42 mph

Speedmax CF SLX 9.0 LTD

40 mph

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Sizing
SM

< 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" +

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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

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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

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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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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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Cycling Weekly
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX TT bike

Jan 2017 · Oliver Bridgewood

Here is our review of the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX time trial bike, the updated version of the previous Speedmax CF.

Highs
  • Intelligent speccing

  • Great geometry

  • Excellent value

  • Adjustable rake

Lows
  • Di2 box could be more accessible

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Geometry
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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

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB92

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 SS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 53/39

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 Remote TT | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 TT 2s | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9160 TT 11s

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11-25 11s

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

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 858 NSW, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 77/82 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 808 g | Zipp 858 NSW SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 77/82 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 942 g

Tires

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

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