Canyon Speedmax AL 8.0 (new wheels on)

supermurph09

In amongst riding my normal hills, I've decided to focus on Time Trials this year so having been impressed with my Canyon CF SL 9.0 I stuck with the brand and went for the entry level Speedmax AL. Considered going up the range of AL to get better wheels but the intention is to add a Raltech disc in the next month or so anyway. I've moved my Stages PM from my road bike as well.

I've had the bike since December, it's been on the turbo all this time apart from it's maiden voyage on Saturday where I was pretty impressed with it. First face is this weekend, (25m 2UP TT), so looking forward to racing on it.

The 105 groupset is really crisp, the wheels feel pretty quick and despite only being 30mm do make a nice whooshy noise. A few more tweaks needed to the position but happy for now.

MrBikerPanda

Beautiful bike !!

ai_1

I've been looking at these myself. Like you I'm on an Ultimate CF SL 9.0 road bike and wouldn't hesitate to go for Canyon again. I've been riding my preceding road bike converted for TT use for the last few months and I might consider getting a TT specific bike next year. The Speedmax is an attractive price and spec. It doesn't look so great on the website but it does in your photo. At the moment I'm kinda leaning towards a Cervelo P2, Boardman Air TT, Argon 18 E-112 or the Canyon Speedmax. That may well change before I buy something.

RideOnTime

smashing...

supermurph09

Thanks guys, now with new wheels and tyres.

Yoeleo 88/60 and Veloflex Records. Have to say the service and buying experience from Yoeleo was great. I got hit with £45 import charges so factor that in, but still the wheels came to about £400 all in.

Rode the wheels for the first time on saturday (some guy called Wiggins was also riding), they felt great.



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ai_1

I've never heard of Yoeleo but they certainly look the part on the bike!

Markjaspi

Now that looks nice... It's a shame they don't just sell the frame as I've got everything I need to make a new bike and really fancy one of these.

mfin

Markjaspi wrote:

Now that looks nice... It's a shame they don't just sell the frame as I've got everything I need to make a new bike and really fancy one of these.

They used to. There's a couple of XS ones in the outlet if you're a tiddler.

supermurph09

Ai_1 wrote:

I've never heard of Yoeleo but they certainly look the part on the bike!

They came recommended by a couple of mates, massive selection to choose from.

ugo.santalucia

Supermurph09 wrote:

Ai_1 wrote:

I've never heard of Yoeleo but they certainly look the part on the bike!

They came recommended by a couple of mates, massive selection to choose from.

How far from Wiggins' time?

supermurph09

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Supermurph09 wrote:

Ai_1 wrote:

I've never heard of Yoeleo but they certainly look the part on the bike!

They came recommended by a couple of mates, massive selection to choose from.

How far from Wiggins' time?

17:58 for him, 21:07 for me on a windy day in Hull!