Hi.
Does anyone here have any experience with packing a Canyon SpeedMax CF SLX into a hard case?
Canyon doesn’t recommend detaching the basebar and I can’t seem to find any hard cases that will allow the packing of such a frame with the basebar as is.
Not a huge fan of soft cases… but the only recommendation I got from Canyon themselves was the scicon soft bag.
Thanks.
scicon all the way. Flown with it a bunch of times and no issues.
scicon all the way. Flown with it a bunch of times and no issues.
But… seriously… Aren’t you afraid they will throw it around and break/crack the frame?
And the wheels… I have a full disc wheel that I honestly don’t think will survive the side pocket…
Hello,
Did you find a solution? I’m also willing to buy and travel with a Speedmax but I wonder how easy it is…?
Thanks,
Nicolas
Not sure why Canyon recommended against taking off the base bar. I did on several occasions and it didn’t seem to cause any issues. Straight forward job.
Hello Jake,
No problem with the cables? What kind of suitcase were you using?
I’m looking to buy the one with DuraAce (unfortunately no version in eTap =( which would have been less wires) and I’m a bit scared of travelling…
Overall, how easy would you describe dismantling the bike to put it in a box before a flight?
Thanks a million,
Nicolas
I also did it for this Kona, but it was a bit pita cause I had to replace front brake cable.
I had to take it off completely to be able fully take base bar to the side and then it was impossible to put it through the cable stop. My one is S size so everything is really compacted, maybe with bigger there is more range of motion with cables attached.
Regarding Canyon recommendations - maybe they are afraid of threads getting worn out or getting loose after several iterations
The new Premier Tactical hard case allows for the base bar to remain attached.
See this pic:
Hello Jake,
No problem with the cables? What kind of suitcase were you using?
I’m looking to buy the one with DuraAce (unfortunately no version in eTap =( which would have been less wires) and I’m a bit scared of travelling…
Overall, how easy would you describe dismantling the bike to put it in a box before a flight?
Thanks a million,
Nicolas
I used a Bikend helium case. Took off the basebar, flipped it backwards and fixed it to top tube with some protection inbetween.
Fairly easy to travel with. About the same as my previous speed concept. I’m neutral about it. Would appreceiate a bike that was even easier to travel with. FYI it does not work with ruster sports case, as detaching the fork leads to having to recable front brake.
Friend of mine did the same with same bike and case. Both bikes are size S. Mine has the long stem.
I travelled this year with my SpeedMax CF SLX and I took the basebar off. Its a pita to get it in a safe position because there is barely enough slack in the rear brake cable but I got it off to the side and strapped it to the frame. Worked well and its only 4 screws to get it off. the worse part was taking the cockpit apart and getting it back into perfect position in a hotel room.
Thanks a lot for all the feedback. Much appreciated !
I indeed really wonder about the quality of this new Premier Bike case which seems really interesting indeed !
Thanks a lot for all the feedback. Much appreciated !
I indeed really wonder about the quality of this new Premier Bike case which seems really interesting indeed !
I have the case but have not had a chance to use it yet. It’s very well made and designed.
Hi, I’m looking at the Buxum Ventoux box for my yet-to-be-delivered Speedmax CF SLX. The problem is it requires the handlebars to rotate 90 degrees - maybe even a bit more, looking at the picture. Could anyone with a SpeedMax tell me if the handlebars will rotate 90 degrees? (And I’d like to order the box asap, to be able to travel when the bike arrives.)
Also, anyone tried the Premier box with the SpeedMax yet?
Thanks!
We have sold about 15 of the Premier Hard Cases to Canyon Tri Bike owners. (9 Europe - 6 US)
Same here, no problems at all. Just make sure you don’t lose the bolts.
Same here, no problems at all. Just make sure you don’t lose the bolts.
Hi, did you mean you can dismantle the Speedmax CF SLX handlebar without any issue?
Wondering if anybody here got photo of dismantled basebar fo example?
I just got the bike, but not sure if I can fit it into the BikeBoxAlan.
Hi,
Did you manage to find the correct Bikebox to fit travel the bike?
As mentioned in a few posts above, the Premiere Tactical Bike Box is a great option, been really happy with mine thus far.
It is possible to take the base bar of, 4x bolts (2x allen, 2x Torx). I just found not having to mess with it easier and the Premiere Tactical Bike Box solves that issue.
Yes! I got the Premier box as well. Just traveled to IMCHOO and it worked great.
Thanks Brad for the info.