New Canyon Speedmax VS. Old Canyon Speedmax questions…

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Has anyone here had both versions of the CF SLX? Looking at the prices of Tri bikes these days is just crazy. Canyon has probably been the fastest growing brand here in the US over the last few years, but their price tag is still reasonable compared to others.

You can get the new version Speedmax in the CF SLX 8.0 with Ultegra DI2 and DT Swiss race wheels for 8K! The Quintana Roo PR6 2 disc with DI2 and race wheels is 9K and their new VPR is 11.5K.

My only question is why does Lionel refuse to race the current Tri model. He’s raced the previous Gen and then TT UCI legal version. Is the new bike insanely heavy?

I just paid 11k for a new Speed Concept that I’m getting tired of waiting on. I can get a new Speedmax today if I wanted. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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My only question is why does Lionel refuse to race the current Tri model.

I think he said he was a “geometry” thing.

edit : Talbot said this “They would love for him to ride the new Tri CFR but he can not get the fit dimensions on it to feel comfortable and fast (tested and verified).”

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My only question is why does Lionel refuse to race the current Tri model.

I think he said he was a “geometry” thing.

edit : Talbot said this “They would love for him to ride the new Tri CFR but he can not get the fit dimensions on it to feel comfortable and fast (tested and verified).”

Yes, I think I read somewhere it was a reach problem….

Jeroen

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Yep, and the fix created other issues. Nothing wrong with the Speedmax if you can hit your fit numbers.

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I like the looks of the UCI legal model he’s done his last couple races on VS. the Tri model. Doesn’t look like a tank.

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I’ve had the previous Speedmax CF SLX 9.0 SL, with DA9100 and DT Swiss ARC 1100 80mm. A lovely and extremely fast bike. 9kg total build with pedals and spare kit.

Now I’ve got the Speedmax CF SLX Disc, which I bought as a “7” configuration (with SRAM Rival and DT Swiss ARC 1600 62mm). I’ve then upgraded it to 1x SRAM Red and DT Swiss ARC 1100 80mm (wider 20mm inter width). 10kg total build with pedals and spare kit.

I’ve got the same position on both bikes, theoretically up to a single mm.

Both bikes are great, and have their place on the market. Both bikes climb excellently as for tri bikes (I’ve climbed Stelvio and a few other passes on the Speedmax Disc). The older Speedmax’s advantage is primary the weight and easiness to travel. The newer Disc Speedmax’s advantages are better stiffness, possibility to run 25mm+28mm instead of 23mm+25mm, better cockpit adjustability, possibility to ride in race wheels all the time (no damage to the breaking track), lower weight point (both spare kit and hydration is lower compared to older design). I don’t like the hydration system though, it’s overcomplicated. Also, you’d need a dedicated Canyon Transport bag.

If you have any specific questions, please shoot.

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Also, you’d need a dedicated Canyon Transport bag.

This is totally incorrect. Plenty of people using hard cases like Bix box Alan or soft cases like Scicon…

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OK, I take it back. You’d not need the Canyon transport bag, but you’d need a big bag which allows for the handlebar not being dismounted. I treated the older Speedmax CF SLX like a normal road bike - I unscrewed the 4 screws and turned the fork+ handlebar by 90 degrees, and it fitted into my standard and rather small B&W II box. I can’t do the same with the new Speedmax CF SLX Disc, so I needed a new bike case. I chose the Canyon bike bag.