After lengthy discussions with Canyon’s US service centers on the shortage of Speedmax CF 8.0 Di2 - I was given a subtle indication that some guys have been acquiring the Speedmax WMN CF 8.0 LTD. This is a Women’s version of the bike, however specs are similar (changes in saddle, wheels, etc.) and the geometry is closer between the two than I would expect. I fit as “M” size on both geometries, after inputting my data.
Is it too crazy to for a guy to use the WMN model? I like the aesthetics and would appreciate some opinions if you consider this feasible or not, and any other insights. Both geometry charts attached.
Thank you.
Im pretty sure the actual frame is the same between the male and female models. Only difference be the length of the stem with +1cm on male versions, and then color scheme, saddle, wheels and other accessories as you also mention yourself.
Ok so fill me in on your hydration system. My speedmax gets delivered on Tuesday! I really want something like the slx has.
Currently using 2 Gorilla cages on the bottom, I just upgraded to the PD Ultimate Steam and am waiting for delivery of the PD Aeria Hydration system which may not arrive till end of the month. UGH.
JTNY- could you post some pics of your PD front hydratation setup, pls ?
to all Canyon CF owners: pls, post as much photos as possible (hacks, setups, upgrades , etc.) Cheers
to all Canyon CF owners: pls, post as much photos as possible (hacks, setups, upgrades , etc.) Cheers
Done a few changes to my ‘bottom of the line ‘ Speedmax CF 7.0 2018 model and a small hack with the rear bottle cage i posted earlier.
Changed mechs and shifters to Campa Chorus and crankset to Rotor 3D24 (plug’n’play) with P2M powermeter and 54-42 chainrings. Changed freeweel hub on Cosmics to Campa and could then use the provided wheels for training. Changed saddle to Adamo because the Fizik were too wide for me…
JTNY- could you post some pics of your PD front hydratation setup, pls ?
to all Canyon CF owners: pls, post as much photos as possible (hacks, setups, upgrades , etc.) Cheers
Here is my setup from last weekends race. PD Aeria Ultimate stem and hydration, F40 pads. Zero spacers under pads and I also removed the spacer under the stem.
JTNY- could you post some pics of your PD front hydratation setup, pls ?
to all Canyon CF owners: pls, post as much photos as possible (hacks, setups, upgrades , etc.) Cheers
Here is my setup from last weekends race. PD Aeria Ultimate stem and hydration, F40 pads. Zero spacers under pads and I also removed the spacer under the stem.
timppis - could you pls post some closer photos of your cockpit. I am curious how does Aeria reservoir fit in relation to a head tube, front brake cable and a front brake when installed on a PD Aeria Ultimate stem.
btw this combo has a pretty hefty weight according to specs on their website. Stem 100mm 455g + 420g reservoir
JTNY- could you post some pics of your PD front hydratation setup, pls ?
to all Canyon CF owners: pls, post as much photos as possible (hacks, setups, upgrades , etc.) Cheers
Here is my setup from last weekends race. PD Aeria Ultimate stem and hydration, F40 pads. Zero spacers under pads and I also removed the spacer under the stem.
Is anyone running HED Jet Black / Jet + wheels with 25mm tires on the Speedmax CF? Any issues with tire/wheel fitment and rub?
I don’t think this will be an issue. The DT Swiss ARC 1400 real wheel on my Speedmax CF has a 28mm external width and came with a 25mm Continental GP Force. Fits perfectly. Hope this helps.
During my first season, I’ve used a second hand tri-bike that has served me OK-ish but is definitely not a bike to keep for longer term so with the Speedmax CF 7.0 currently discounted @ €1799, this is the most interesting bike for next season.
However now I am struggling with a sizing issue regarding the Speedmax that I’d like some advice on, see my “spec’s” below (taken from current bike which might be slightly too low and too long however for 1/4 distance the fit seems perfect):
186cm tall, (90cm inseam, long arms, shortish core, good flexibility in general)
seat @ 82cm
pad-stack >605mm (centre)
pad-reach <530mm (centre)
So basically I need a somewhat long&low / stretched position, close to what I have now
Easiest would be an SLX however that is a no-go (budget-wise).
It seems both Medium and Large have it’s problems with regards to my fit, (numbers from Canyon geometry tables): Medium:
seat-height: 750 - 880 (820 is right in the middle)
pad-stack: 605 - 692 so this would fit as 605 is really my minimum stack (flat back)
pad-reach: 467 - 492 this seems fairly short to me; however might be solved with a longer stem (Aeria)
Large:
seat-height: 775 - 905 (820 is right in the middle albeit on the lower side)
pad-stack: 627 - 714 This would be 20mm too tall
pad-reach: 488 - 513 this is workable, maybe with a longer stem as well
For the medium, my major concerns would be: possibly a somewhat crunched position? and possibly clearance issues between base-bar and knees for out-of-saddle riding
For the large, I feel the fit might be better but only if it would be possible to loose 20mm somewhere in the front-end (spacer)? is there such possibility? or could a lower stack base-bar solve the issue?
Hi, been looking at the CF as where i live, tri bike options are limited, and just seeking clarification on how easy it is to change the cockpit, as looking at the pictures, the deisgn (shape) of the stem makes me think that it wouldn’t be as easy as just putting any other stem on the frame. Is it a simple case of just swapping out stems, or is something more complicated involved? To explain, my road bike has a stack of 562, so the quoted minimum of 553 for the XS will potentially leave me unable to get as low as i want (sorry, it’s not real-word geo for me). Could i work around it by just undermounting the T4 extensions?
Also, I would need the lower stack nutrition box, but I can’t see where I would order it from on the main Canyon webiste (I don’t live in the US). Hence, would be grateful if you could point out where I might find it. Thanks in advance.
You’re absolutely right. The flare at the back of the stem is only there for negligible aero (cosmetic) effect as it meets with the front of the storage box. So yes, you will lose that effect if you switch stems, but it does indeed remove (with a pair of 5mm bolts at the base of the stem) from the steerer like any other stem.
For sure, you can get lower, but will need to replace the Profile Design J4 bracket that comes with the bike, with their L2 bracket to get the extensions below the basebar. Totally doable.
Just went to check the XS Speedmax CF in our demo fleet; standover height on the XS is 73.5cm
Finally, low stack nutrition boxes are in the same boat with the rear bottle bracket of the Speedmax SLX; we have no ETA on arrival into the U.S. for them as yet.
I’m 184cm and went with M. Did two 70.3 and 5150 this season and the bike seemed fine. Now I’m trying to adjust the fit: removed the spacer under the stem so dropped it by 4cm. Swapped stem from 80 to 90mm and have longer extensions to be installed. After all those modifications my position will be super low and hopefully I can train during the winter to be comfortable with it for half/future full distance.
Jay
My wife just got the Speedmax WMN CF 8.0 LTD and we are looking at her race wheel options. She has an Zipp 808/404 setup she used on her previous TT bike, but the 808 isn’t 11speed compatible (pre-Firecrest). My question is, how aero are the Reynolds Strike SLG compared to a 2007 808? I haven’t seen any windtunnel data on the Reynolds. Thanks in advance!
