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2021 Canyon

Speedmax CF 8.0 LTD

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

Manufacturer Price

£5,449($7,308)
Weight18.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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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)

41 mph

Speedmax CF 8.0 LTD

40 mph

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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
  • 5'10", size MD, Just right
  • 5'11", size Lg, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Canyon Speedmax is a high-performance triathlon bike praised for its aerodynamics, comfort, and efficiency. It features improved aerodynamics, total integration, and fit adjustability, making it a favorite among triathletes. However, it comes with a higher price range for premium builds and lacks UCI approval for some models.

Pros
  • Improved aerodynamics

  • Total integration & fit adjustability

  • Disc brakes for improved brake performance

  • Lighter and stiffer than before

  • Optimized hydration & storage systems

Cons
  • None of the new Speedmax Disc framesets have received UCI approval

  • Higher price range for premium builds

Key Quotes
The new Canyon Speedmax CF Disc hones the lessons learned on, while the new Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Disc & Speedmax CFR Disc take even bigger steps towards reducing system drag, and making you go faster!
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This bike is a great mid-range TT bike with some really glowing highlights, let down slightly by its triathlon pedigree and clunky shifting - but hugely bolstered by the provision of ready to race wheels.
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The Canyon Speedmax CF 8 Disc is fast, no question and it's easy to see why it's rated by so many as one of the in the segment.
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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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Cyclist
Canyon launches Speedmax CFR TT just in time for the Giro

May 2021 · Will Strickson

Movistar and Alpecin-Fenix to debut Canyon's latest Speedmax in Saturday's opening time-trial in Turin

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

Nov 2020 · Cory Benson

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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Geometry
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, Exclusively designed for our Speedmax CF range. Angle: -17°, clamping diameter: 31.8 mm, weight: 199 g

Handlebar

Canyon H30 Basebar Flat CF, Triathlon handlebar featuring the Subsonic Bracket Kit from Profile Design, Type: Flat, Basebar Rise: 0 mm

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 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

Shifters

Shimano Di2 Remote TT right | Shimano Di2 Remote TT left | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8060 TT 2s | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8060 TT 11s

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

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 404 Firecrest, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 58 mm, Inner Width: 16 mm, Weight: 710 g | Zipp 808 Firecrest SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 82 mm, Inner Width: 17 mm, Weight: 1000 g

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 5000 / Attack 23 mm, Casing: Vectran Breaker, Compound: BlackChili, Technology: Foldable, Weight: 205 g | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, High-performance foldable clincher tyre made from high-grade BlackChili compound, with Vectran breaker for enhanced puncture protection. TPI: 330, weight: 225 g

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