Canyon Introduces New 2021 Speedmax Disc, The Next Level Of Triathlon Performance

The new Speedmax CF Disc has performance comparable to that of the previous top-of-the-line model, winner at Kona for 5 years

November 17, 2020Updated on November 17, 2020

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Jan frodeno on the new Canyon speedmax disc 2021

They say that if you do not advance, you are regressing. And this statement is especially true if we talk about triathlon.

Because to offer the highest level of performance in three different disciplines, you have to constantly strive to improve. And this is not only true for athletes, their material must also be the best.

Launched in 2015, the current Canyon speedmax has had a successful career in triathlon competitions worldwide with five victories at the Kona World Championship in the last five years.

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A bike with worlds and records

In addition, three European Champion titles, two victories in the World Championships 70.3 and long distance world record, an unbeatable track record.

But sometimes the best is not good enough, because as Markus Fachbach, Brand & Marketing Manager Performance Bikes at Canyon says, “In the same way that our athletes want to continually improve, our developers also strive time and time again to set new benchmarks".

But how to make such a successful bike even better and faster?

With a revolutionary aerodynamic design to make it more efficient? Improving the integration of storage and nutrition solutions?

After countless hours of CFD analysis, simulation with supercomputersThousands of wind tunnel tests In close collaboration with our partners at Swiss Side and the contributions of some of the best triathletes in the world, we have achieved our goal.

The next level of performance in the entire Speedmax range. "We focus on three key areas in the development of the Speedmax: aerodynamics, integration and adjustability.

And the result is two new bikes that really stand out in their respective segment.s, ”explains Daniel Heyder, Product Manager of the Canyon Road R&D team.

First we have lTo new Speedmax CF Disc 2021, from € 3.699 * and with a performance comparable to previous top-of-the-range model with Speedmax CF SLX rim brakes

Thanks to a completely new design the CF 2021 models are just 0,2 watts slower in the wind tunnel (at 45 km / h) that the bicycles used by Jan Frodeno and Patrick Lange on his way to victory in the World Championship.

6 models in the Speedmax CF range

There are six models in the CF range, including the top-of-the-range Speedmax CF 8 Disc eTap for € 6.499 *.

All six share the same frame with redesigned tubes, the bento box, a new toolbox in the bottom bracket area and an aerodynamically optimized fork with flat-mount disc brakes.

They are equipped with Profile Design components Offering high levels of adjustment, some models include a potentiometer, and all are ready to race right out of the box.

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For those who demand the best, the Speedmax CF SLX Disc and Speedmax CFR Disc.

For all riders who demand the best of the best, we have developed the Speedmax CF SLX Disc and Speedmax CFR Disc.

In the three key development areas of this bike: speed y control, maximum system integration y adjustment y comfort, these models go further than any other triathlon bike available on the market.

In terms of aerodynamics, they are 9-10 watts faster than previous Speedmax model.

The painting is not only lighter and stiffer, it is also more manageable thanks to the improved weight distribution, result of the intelligent integration of the hydration system and the toolbox in the carbon structure.

In addition, these high-end models provide an unmatched level of fit. "Even riders who want to do their tuning at home now have more and better options for setting up their Speedmax to perfection, without making the process too complicated.Heyder says.

And if the adjustment is done by a professional biomechanics study, the Speedmax tuning kit that is delivered with the bike includes everything you need to adjust the rider's position to the millimeter.