Canyon’s Eurobike stand is usually packed with prototypes and this year the German brand was showing off a new triathlon-specific version of its Speedmax TT bike.
This is the exact model ridden to victory at the Ironman European champs by German pro and Olympic gold medallist Jan Frodeno. The new Speedmax triathlon-specific prototype features UCI-illegal tweaks to make this superbike – already one of the lightest and fastest out there – both quicker and more practical for long-distance riding.
Canyon reps wouldn’t be drawn into conversation regarding the new Speedmax, but there are plenty of obvious modifications here. The frame has extended tube ratios compared with the existing Speedmax, with the head tube and seat tube getting deeper profiles, while the seat / top tube junction has been massively beefed by a diagonally sloping design very reminiscent of the Scott Plasma 5.
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Also following in the tyre tracks of that world champs-winning bike, the Speedmax tri features a redesigned cockpit with a bolt-on hydration and storage system.
The new Speedmax's integrated front end
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