Canyon Speedmax CFR: Ollie's Souped-up Time Trial Bike

[@gcntech]

Did you like Ollie's bike? 🚴‍♂ Who's bike should we take a look at next? Let us know in the comments! 👇

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Project 50? Can't remember what the number meant 😂 the 49 that is.

[@jamesforrester15]

is the chainring slightly oval?

[@stevemawer848]

Your grammarian is off sick, i presume! "Whose", not "Who's", which is a contraction of "who is". Tch!

[@petersteadman841]

Very nice bike! Va va zoom

[@simonbarnett7524]

Gifted bike ollie nice hand out the average person can't afford a bike like that.

[@238949]

Great to see Ollie so "souped up" about his bike , gives us all enthusiasm to ride more and more

[@gcntech]

What bike will you be riding? 👀

[@238949]

@@gcntech my Trek madone 3.1 otherwise known as Dave :)

[@leonbroekx]

I love TT video's. Please make more and good luck on the 18 minute 10 mile races Ollie!

[@gcntech]

We'll get Ollie to report back 🙌

[@galenkehler]

18 min is 53.6kph. Oli's improved but thats a pretty long shot (under his own power).

[@leonbroekx]

@@galenkehler when you're not scared of your goals..

[@galenkehler]

@@leonbroekx let's just say I'm skeptical of any TT results coming out of the UK 😁 they have a habit of ommiting the fact that they're drafting off of trucks, or riding downhill

[@neiltucker6124]

@@galenkehler out and back courses dont really matter if you're riding downhill, you gotta ride up to get back

[@i4npanman]

Been a while since ollie shared his TT bikes. This one looks like it's going to fly!

[@gcntech]

Someone else had better be riding it then 😉

[@tony5269]

@@gcntech I think 🤔 Ollie will do it in 14 minutes not 18

[@ethangodridge6833]

A cracking bit of kit. Hope you smash 18 minutes Ollie!

[@thomaskitzelmann7836]

Very Nice! Tape,Stickers...last longer/better when you cut the corners round

[@TheBrokenMountainBiker]

I've always been a mountain biker but I'll say this, that is a wicked looking bike and would love a go on one!

[@nizam_mr]

you should check out the Tri bikes existed out there. Some of em are insane (see Scott Plasma, Cervelo P5x, Giant Cadex Trinity etc)

[@gcntech]

You know it's good when a mountain biker is swayed 🙌

[@RidingBikes07]

A video of Ollie doing a TT would be fantastic, like how Alex showed us his Crit!

[@MichaelWilliams-iv6dj]

Great bike. I love following the UK TT and hill climb seasons, so I look forward to following Ollie’s sub-19 attempt.

[@gcntech]

Do you think he's got it in him? 💨

[@canadiankiwijay]

That would be an AeroCoach Aten chainring, not Wattshop 😉. Beautiful part, works fantastic!

[@AlexChklar]

Awesome bike. A long way removed from my GT alu frame with trispokes I raced as a junior in 1999... Makes me want to get out of the pool and back on a bike!

[@nizam_mr]

Hi Ollie Do a test between the UCI vs Tri ver 🙏 Would like to hear your opinions n comments from aeronerd perspective

[@gcntech]

Good idea!

[@donryan3646]

Id love to see that

[@gerardgillespie795]

That looks as Ollie described it, an absolute weapon. Good luck with your challenge. I reckon that with your determination, you will do it. 💪🏻🚴‍♂️

[@muddytweed]

Just bought the Tri CF version, I’ll be following your progress with interest!

[@shippy2001]

Would love to see a test to see how much faster the triathlon version is! I wonder if all your upgrades make up the difference over Marks more stock triathlon version?

[@7LamborghiniReventon]

Awesome to see this rig at yesterday's TT. Gonna be smashing those 10s!

[@gcntech]

Did you say hello to Ollie? 👀

[@jascollinscork]

Ooooh yessss missed this till now!! What a bike 🤤🤤🤤 you lucky devil Ollie 😀

[@MrGarycoww]

Beautiful bike Ollie,some great speed tweeks too!😎

[@johncherrington6080]

What is the big thing about the freewheel noise? Reminds me when I was very young and we would lodge a bit card next to the back wheel so thar it got flicked by the spokes so we could imagine it was a motorbike.

[@scottburkettmichael8696]

They are both gorgeous. Congratulations, Ollie.

[@fabriziomonopoli5074]

Hi Ollie, Have you considered running an aero water bottle anyways in order to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the bike? You know, theoretically if you put one on the down tube it should act as a fairing and make the bike faster.

[@Thesuperapp98]

as far as i’m aware, they are not UCI legal but i can be wrong

[@brakesmadly]

The UCI has no jurisdiction here.

[@mattbettwy4069]

I believe Alex Dowsett talked about his testing with aero bottles at one point. He said that there's pretty much no standard 2 bolt mounted aero bottle that's faster than just an empty frame, you'd only get actual gains if it was designed and integrated around the rest of the frame (like the new Colnago TT bike has)

[@richardbufton8308]

That's definitely a supernice bike, Olly. Do I think you can do an 18 minute 10 miler? With a lot of work, YES! Go for it.

[@Zhiloreznik]

SLR Boost saddle is the first saddle I tried that it’s actually comfortable. Best money spent on a bike upgrade, road or mtb

[@gcntech]

Love to hear it! Finding your saddle can be a revelation 🙌

[@ronronmelon]

❤ illegal one, but doesn't look like a bike any more. Awesome mysterious black setup!

[@Ruggine85]

Isn’t the big ring from Aerocoach and not WattShop? 9:30

[@jrcollings]

Agree with you Ollie re which version looks better. VERY nice bike and great info. Thanks!

[@stevemawer848]

I did a short 22" back in the 1960s on a standard 531 double butted road bike with Campag Record LF hubs and Fiamme tubular rims (can'r remember which tubs I rode - it's a long time ago!) on an undulating East Sussex course. How much faster would I have been riding your Canyon?

[@nickvandam1214]

Cant wait for the time trial videos

[@WorldinFastForward]

Dream bike all day long, can't stop watching at this thing. Olli did a brilliant job with this bike. Now he can travel faster than light and be more aero than Filippo Ganna. Dr. Aero as I will call him from now on :-)

[@alastairmerrill9349]

Awesome bike! What's Dr B's current PB for a 10?

[@kenneththomas3558]

You got this Ollie !!! Go for it.

[@gcntech]

He's been working for this for a while, he's going to smash it!

[@warp4]

Can't wait to see this beast in action

[@njbiker72]

Nice bike. Curious though on the "praying mantis" position. Would it not be faster to lower the bars?

[@woodworks2123]

Are the profiles on the tubes teardrop shaped and if not what shape are they?

[@pauloosterhout]

Ollie, I have a feeling that you can do it! I predict that you will complete a 10 mile time trail with a personal best time of 17 minutes, 53.2 seconds.

[@gcntech]

That's a big claim! 🙌

[@peterbarlow6518]

She’s a beaut! What lights are you running though? Currently trying to find a decent front light that is aero/ small and actually visible.. rear is just chucked under the saddle. Thanks!

[@UncleMike6653]

Good luck racing that beautiful bike Ollie.

[@chatlow]

lovely bike. I'm confused by your crank length comment though. How does a shorter crank length help to open up the hip angle? Wouldn't the opposite be true? I use a shorter crank to help me get a more aggressive ride (road bike), but that's because it allows me to increase saddle height a little

[@joffbrown]

Come try the Q10/19 down here in Tonbridge Kent meant to be or was the fastest one about back in the day.

[@bjm2762]

Looks fantastic. Are the bolts, seat rails, etc, titanium?

[@brothatwasepic]

Hi guys how about no rotors and just carbon rim brakes? Pros and cons?

[@n22pdf]

Wow,looks amazing Ollie look forward to see you riding this and conquering some challenges 🤩👏🏅🚴

[@gcntech]

Keep those eyes peeled, More TT content to come 🙌

[@jaemoonchoi6959]

Is there a Garmin mount that fits the Canyon speedmax cfr tt 2024 product?

[@leisterj]

For ultimate drive train efficency do they have spacers that will allow you to select what rear cog gets a strait drive chain? I mean can you push the front chainring out so 14 or 13 gets a strait drive chain, but 25 is crooked as hell?

[@ELISRACINGTEAM]

Beautiful bicycle

[@fabianbv82]

Why I am not able to find that specific model in Canyon website? All CFR are triathlon bikes but not the UCI one you have presented. How can I find that one?

[@johnnyboy4711]

25 deg arm rest incline? Can you elaborate? i think its still max +15 deg, plus gear ratio 54x11-34 (hilly course) versus 58 x11-28 flat course

[@davepratt9909]

Do you train with those wheels? If not, what are your training wheels/tires?

[@RoquetteAttaquer]

I wish i can work with GCN and getting free bikes, dream job

[@chrisnewton8690]

Nice rig Ollie 👌🏼 surprised you’re not running Vittoria TPU inner tubes though

[@johnnyboy4711]

water bottle(s) empty for improved aero dynamics?

[@dorydiavelone3531]

GREAT LOOKING BIKE , GREAT LOOKING RIDER …. Yours looks better!!1

[@skiparock]

bike looks awesome

[@TheTrev53]

How do you get around synchro shift with a 1X and only thumb shifters on the tri bars

[@jonnythelegs2597]

I'm sure Dan will love you calling that chainring a Wattshop Aten chainring.

[@ScottWaltonDev]

Are you coming up to the north east to do the National 10 this year?

[@WorldinFastForward]

It's a SUPER SUPER DUPER Nice

[@Alejandro_BoniIIa]

Nice to see other bike tech nerds

[@gcntech]

You know where to find us 🙌

[@richardstoner866]

Super nice…👌

[@TheIKeks]

where can i Buy this version? on the canyon homepage there is only the triathlon bike

[@lawrenceubell9596]

Ollie, I watched the Giro TT (in the rain) and a couple rider threw their chains and with a single chain ring there is not way to re-engage the chain without getting off the bike, since no front derailleur, is it worth the risk?

[@RSGSulldorfAltona-West]

Add a chainguard to avoid it.

[@billkallas1762]

Ollie, have you thought of replacing the 21 to 30, and the 17 &19 parts of your cassette, to be replace with aluminum spacers to save weight? Unless the TT is rather hilly, you shouldn't need more than a 16. Besides the weight savings, it would look damn cool.

[@johnli2780]

Why even have the front brake and associated weight for TT? Would rear brake be sufficient?

[@gcntech]

Two working brakes is a legal requirement for the UK

[@ghowell13]

Fab bike. That's not a bike for mere mortals. Only a Dr. could attain it😂 Congrats, can't wait to see you crush your goals. Loved what you said about them. The Mrs. and I watched this with our 11 year old daughter, and explained it to her. You're our daughter's Fab presenter, along with Manon. Alex and Hank are tied for 3rd❤ Godspeed, and good luck from over the pond!

[@gcntech]

Thanks Glenn! Glad you liked it

[@chrislehr07]

Be honest - how long was the source video for this? Can we take bets? Price is right rules, closest without going over? I am going one hour and fifty two minutes.

[@alainpfammatter8224]

very nice TT Bike

[@jw3638]

Ollie with the flex 💪

[@rowelrosas9515]

Good one ollie 👍😊👍

[@antkneez1]

Supernice!

[@kellypaws]

You had me at ‘Canyon’. Of course the rest is good.

[@vastgoedwrap]

Still, no where on the site available. Only tri bikes. The UCI legal one in invisible? 😢 Even giving canyon a call got the answer not for sale. So where to buy the UCI legal one’s?

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

Sweet! I'm hoping for 18 minutes on a 10 mile TT this year too, but I'll be in my own design velomobile! Come to the Dursley Road Club TT on any Thursday over the summer and race me!

[@gcntech]

The challenge has been noted 😉

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

@@gcntech you'd be going very well to do an 18 on U7B, think the course record is 19 something. That must have been savage on a TT bike!!

[@moosgruberfotodesign]

The UCI legal TT first appeared in spring 2021 and was sold out shortly after being offered. One year later a slightly different spec'ed version (identical frame) appeared but I never saw it for order, as soon as it appeared it was "sold out".... wtf?? Did they manufacture 1 frame of each size? Framesize XL not being offered at all, so useless for me. But I'm happy with my (XL) CF SLX. For my hobby rides the storage solutions are better (no team car behind me). 😜 This bike should be offered as a cheaper SLX TT with frame sizes up to XL for a more affordable pricetag.

[@GuitaristOfEvil]

I had to watch this video twice because first time I wondered why you aligned your valves like that. Still don't know... That's just a nice for me :/

[@gcntech]

Hahahaha great stuff, a little taste of his own medicine 😂

[@PoulHansenDK]

Why does the sound from the spinning wheel modulate?

[@stevemawer848]

Possibly the valve hole influencing the aero?

[@georges9880]

#AskGCNTech How come you need to increase the height of your saddle as you reduce your crank length, surely shorter cranks means you should lower your saddle?

[@ProudMonsterHunter]

shorter cranks means the 6 oclock position is that bit higher, you raise the saddle to compensate

[@johnnyboy4711]

compensate for shorter leg reach,change from 170mm to 165mm,raise saddle by same amount,increase hip angle,more comfort ,potentially more power etc

[@jonathanjc1131]

Wouldn’t it be faster if you use wheels from Princeton Carbonworks?

[@74_Green]

Noticed the recent TT's on Ollie's Strava.

[@gcntech]

He's looking fast 💨

[@teemukoo755]

Bought a 2013 Speedmax during winter, but I will be imagining riding this one while riding it. Just close your eyes and go balls to the wall no problem

[@gcntech]

The 2013 is a speedy bike! 💨

[@teemukoo755]

@@gcntech Sure is! Haven't ridden it outside yet, but I did watch this video

[@brunoserafim4599]

I tell you to make it even faster: 1) Ditch your disc brakes and use rim brakes 2) Use tubular Campagnolo Bora wheels 3) Ditch your new 12-Speed Shimano Dura Ace Di2 and use an old 10-speed mechanical one, much lighter without the battery and you save with one less shifter 4) There's no point in riding a 10-34 cassette if you want to be fast on a straight line, just go for an old 11-25t old Shimano Dura Ace 10-speed cassette to match your mechanical Shimano Dura Ace. In this configuration you are going to be more aerodynamic, lighter and save 30k

[@WeallAreAdults]

4) There's no point in riding a 10-34 cassette if you want to be fast on a straight line, just go for an old 11-25t old Shimano Dura Ace 10-speed cassette to match your mechanical Shimano Dura Ace. He said he will change it

[@johnnyboy4711]

glad i have a mechanical SRAM rival 10 speed 1x set up on mine so.I was going to get a 58T to swap out from a 54T for Chain line,i think i may keep 54T and change cassette from 11-28 to 11-25.

[@PoulHansenDK]

No fairing on the RD? 🙂

[@MarkLRandall]

Bike looks awesome! Personally, I think the non uci triathlon version looks even better, though it’s very close.

[@gcntech]

The UCI once again making things look less cool 😂

[@dalooch121]

SIC bike!!

[@mlee6050]

#AskGCNTech for aerodynamic as Ollie said not bottle, for a long time what be difference between bottle and camelpack system

[@WillPower46]

The tri bike looks way better.

[@kevinwallace9168]

Yeah, but you have to wear a singlet and knee high socks while riding so that cancels out…

[@mattventura7107]

Lionel made me like the black bike better

[@ingmarneple6072]

@@kevinwallace9168 lmaooo

[@ta-da3054]

Nah

[@brothatwasepic]

​@kevinwallace9168 hahaha that was hilarious

[@urdrenn]

ceramic BB?

ZIPP SUPER-9 vs ARC 1100 DICUT vs ROVAL 321?

[@mnbv5555cxz]

If I properly guess the weight of the frame will you mail that to me?

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Looks great, definitely dialed! I’m still on a 2020 Trinity and it fits and is fast, but I have had my eye on what Canyon is doing in TT/Triathlon.

[@ianmoore3785]

As a fellow Yorkshire man he should loan me that bike for triathlon race season :D

[@gustavgo]

That's cool and all but when is Ollie gonna do a second hour record attempt?

[@JoeBManco]

Looks like Ollie is determined to never be dropped ever again.

[@ehowitt]

Need a more aero crank and a zipp 858nsw front wheel

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Canyon does not faff around with wheel and tire spec, their bikes come with the good stuff.

[@PK-qq1lz]

Dude, is that the TT bike, that Lionel Sanders don't use anymore ;) good luck.

[@einsteinisbae27]

think illegal is more like a lamba/figher jet-esque - just full send. legal one is cleaner, like a jaguar/black panther. all the best with the 10!

[@Peluche54]

Hambini bottom bracket ? 😇

[@huwcr5228]

I absolutely love TT bikes Their awsome Great vid

[@gcntech]

Thanks! We like them just a bit too 😉

[@donwinston]

I think Canyon is ridiculous. They are a mail order business but won't let you specify the crank length, stem length, or whether or not you even want a power meter or crank. (The Shimano power meter they sell does not work properly). Ribble, Orbea, Ventum, and some other bike manufacturers are happy to do this.

[@gregvassilakos]

What? No FreeSpeed spoke thingies?!!!