Canyon has released Sanders’ race bike, the Canyon Speedmax CFR. The CFR comes complete with Dura Ace Di2 12-speed groupset and Canyon’s proprietary aerobar and basebar, which comes with some of the most adjustment available on a stock bar combination. There’s also an integrated hydration module, developed with Hydrapak, which is integrated into the downtube. You’ll also find Canyon’s top tube bento box and storage around the bottom bracket. The total build comes in at just under 20 pounds.

Meanwhile, the also released CF SLX features the same highly adjustable front end, integrated hydration pack, bento box, and bottom bracket storage. The primary difference is that it comes with an Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and component set, instead of Dura-Ace, as well as the wheel spec (more on that in a moment). The complete bike is approximately one full pound heavier than the CFR.

The wheel front is also where the two models difference. The same as Sanders set is the Vanquish Pro Series wheels (pictured below), which comes with the CFR. Fully carbon, disc brake wheels that are handmade in HED’s Minnesota headquarters, HED makes the statement that the Vanquish Pro series is “HED’s Fastest Wheel. Ever.” The set also comes with the V62 in front and the V84 in the rear. The hub, spokes, and center lock system are all unique to the Pro Series. Also of note: if you ever wish to add HED’s disc or Jet180 rear wheels, this is the set that technically mates to those offerings.

There’s also the standard Vanquish V62 available on the CF SLX, seen on the bike below. It features the same rim profile as the Pro Series, but with a slightly different spec — the spokes are Sapim Sprint instead of CX-ray, 4 pawl versus 5 pawl rear hub bearing, and a change in carbon layup — results in a 50 gram heavier wheelset (when compared to the same depth Pro series wheel). It all translates into a wallet-friendlier option for a still extremely fast wheel set.

Sanders said the following about the release: “I’ve been racing with HED for 10 years and I’m incredibly happy with their performance. Results come down to many factors but I can certainly credit a significant percentage to the advantages that the Vanquish wheelset brings – I believe I’m riding the best.”

Bikes are available beginning today through Canyon’s website or app. The Speedmax CFR Vanquish Pro is priced at $11,999. The Speedmax CF SLX 8 Vanquish will set you back $8,599.

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Bike manufacturer Canyon has issued multiple stop ride notices this week, covering the triathlon, mountain, and e-bike categories.

The Speedmax CF sold with the V21 aero stem is one such bike. Owners of these bikes, sold by Canyon in the U.S. up through April of this year, should “immediately stop use of your bike and do not ride it until you have had your fork checked and fixed by a professional bike mechanic,” according to emails sent to owners.

According to the email sent by Canyon, “we discovered rare instances where the fork steerer tube can crack or break, leading to a detachment of the cockpit assembly (stem and handlebar), mostly after a harsh impact such as hitting a deep pothole or another similar stress event. This might lead to a fall or in severe cases also an injury depending on the situation and the environmental conditions you are riding in.”

The Speedmax CFR and CF SLX are unaffected by this notice, as are Speedmax CF bikes sold after April 2024 with the new, single piece carbon cockpit.

Owners should expect remedies to start being available in December, with Canyon stating that they will cover the cost of repair.

Canyon also has issued stop ride notices for their Spectral:ON CF and CFR bikes, as well as the Torque:ON CF, as the battery casing / housing could catch fire.

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