Canyon SpeedMax | A close up of the finer details and quirks. 

I never really thought about it but yea, I don’t know why they don’t feature on the gravel and endurance bikes? Do you think it’s because they assume people like to bolt and tie on their own bags with those bikes? Definitely a missed opportunity.

​@@cyclingunboxed No, I think people overwhelmingly prefer bolt-on top tube bags when given the option and I don't see why it would be any different elsewhere. I think UCI regulations might be partly to blame for the lack of storage and bikes are definitely designed with racers in mind, often to the detriment of 99% of cyclists. I'm a big fan of some of the solutions some brands have been trying, like the downtube storage (checkpoint, orbea terra, spesh roubaix, enve melee etc) and of the boxes on the new cube litening or on the bmc timemachine road if you know them. or even some inspiration from tri bikes, such as the cage mounts on the seatpost you presented, or more radically the shiv box. i think there are many storage options we could have, some may be terrible but i am certain they would be great for the average non-racer.

Good explanation and reasoning. Thank you!

I’m glad it could help 😁

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

The frame size here is M. Unfortunately this was a friends bike that I filmed so I don’t have those details to hand for you. The canyon website does have all that information on their geometry section on the bike. I hope that helps

These come with the bike thankfully! It’s part of all the set up kit.

The food box does not come out unfortunately but should be easy enough to clean with wipes. Unfortunately this was a friends bike so I can’t give you a good review on how it rides. I have a mono riser on my orbea Ordu. For me it doesn’t ride any different or feel less twitchy. I hope that helps.

@@cyclingunboxed thank you for your feedback. It sounds reassuring. I’ll keep on asking around but feel like my choixe is made anyway 😆

So hard to get your hands on them. If they come back in stock you have to be quick

I am not sure as I filmed this a while ago. Knowing canyon though they would be smarter about it so undoubtedly 170 / 172.5

I can’t say I have ever heard of this being a problem with this bike.

No, it is fix.

Yea it would be ok to buy if you just want to go quicker. It would benefit you more really if you do have specific events such as time trials or triathlons though. It’s safe to say a road bike will always be much more comfortable. TT bikes have a fairly harsh ride as a whole. The TT bike is much more beneficial if you love somewhere flatter as well. You don’t get much gain when you are out of the aero bars. In terms of comfort, my friend has found a position that really suit him on the bike. The new era of triathlon/ TT bikes are all about adjustability and this one is no exception. It has loads! The comfort and power generation for you is all going to be how well you set yourself up on the bike really. I hope that helps.

@@cyclingunboxed thank you. Would say this Canyon is the best one out there in terms of comfort and adjustments? I'm also looking at the Shiv

I haven’t had a decent dive into the shiv so sadly I can’t confirm that one for you. But yes I would say this one is up there with some of the best adjustability. My orbea Ordu is another which is highly adjustable but no storage.

I never realised that! Good to know for the future!

They are called the speedmax armrest upgrade kit on the canyon website

I have a very long legs and an average length body. The saddle would have to go up a lot for me. The reach on the other hand was perfect when I sat this one. I wouldn't want to go any longer. He is going to use the spacers to extend the reach a bit more for himself. Apparently there is lots of room to go on the saddle height as well.

Frame is a medium. I am 185cm all and 88cm inside leg. This was the recommended size from Canyon. I have seen my bike fitter and it fits me fine. :)

@@paulcrate9799 Hi Paul just wondering how you keep the drinking system clean from mold. And eventually can you just replace it?

@@lawor8 so far it’s been ok, just rinse it out each time after it’s been used. Have only put water and electrolytes in it, no carb mix or anything. You can buys spare bladders from Canyon.

@@paulcrate9799 thanks for your reply. I am trying to purchase a speedmax myself but Canyon is out of stock. Ever thought about a video of your long term review of your speedmax? I’m sure a lot of people would be interested in that video. @cyclingunboxed We typically only see initial impressions. Would you buy it again?

Always scary 😂