The revamped Canyon Ultimate AL frameset boasts a lighter weight and shapelier tubes for 2012
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Cables are internally routed on Canyon's revised Ultimate AL frame
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Canyon has given the Maximus seat tube a new shape on its revamped Ultimate AL frame
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The revamped Canyon Ultimate AL frame continues on with big chain stays and slim seat stays
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The 'Pure Cycling' edition of Canyon's revamped Ultimate AL 9.0 features a raw frame finish and Shimano's new Ultegra Di2 electronic group
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Routing was optimized for Shimano's electronic Ultegra Di2 group on the Canyon Ultimate AL 9.0 Pure Cycling edition
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Canyon gave us a sneak peek at its still-in-development Speedmax CF time trial machine
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Like all good time trial bikes these days, the upcoming Canyon Speedmax CF boasts a very clean frontal profile
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Canyon has moved to an external steerer for the carbon fork on its Speedmax CF prototype time trial bike
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The fork crown on Canyon's Speedmax CF prototype has plenty of room for air to pass through
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The center-pull front brake is tucked inside the fork crown on Canyon's Speedmax CF prototype
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The upcoming Canyon Speedmax CF will feature proprietary integrated aero bars. Canyon currently plans to offer both flat and dropped base bars
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The bottom bracket features press-fit bearing cups
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The rear brake of Canyon's Speedmax CF prototype is housed inside this enclosure to reduce drag
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Moving the rear brake down to the bottom bracket allows for a very clean rear end on Canyon's prototype time trial machine
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Derailleur cables are fed directly into the side of the stem on Canyon's prototype time trial rig
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The wedge-type seatpost binder makes for cleaner lines
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Canyon claims the ridge running along the side of the frame tubes is a key element to reducing drag
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Rear-entry dropouts on the Canyon Speedmax CF prototype make for easier wheel changes given the tight-fitting seat tube profile
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Canyon used these 'puzzle piece' frame sections to easily swap between different prototype shapes during wind tunnel testing
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Canyon says it went through several frame shape iterations of its upcoming Speedmax CF. Easily interchangeable frame sections made for easier and more productive wind tunnel testing
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The new Canyon Torque FRX is highly adjustable in both travel and geometry
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Canyon aims its new Torque FRX platform at park and downhill riders
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The new Canyon Torque FRX can accommodate front derailleurs or chain guides
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The tapered head tube on Canyon's new Torque FRX uses internal bearing cups. The cap on the top tube provides an access point for the upcoming crop of internally routed dropped seatposts
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Canyon's Track Flip chip on the Torque FRX provides users with multiple options for frame geometry and rear wheel travel
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Canyon's new Torque FRX frame uses stout thru-axle dropouts with a clamped driveside for extra security
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Canyon introduced a new Grand Canyon AL alloy 29er hardtail at this year's Eurobike show
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Big chain stays and slim seat stays are common on carbon frames but Canyon also uses the concept on its new alloy 29er hardtail, too
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The asymmetrical Maximus seat tube on Canyon's new alloy 29er hardtail starts out round up top but switches to a more rectangular shape down by the bottom bracket
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Canyon uses thru-axle rear dropouts on its new 29er hardtail
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The Canyon-sponsored Topeak-Ergon team has been testing 29er carbon hardtails this season
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The still-in-development carbon Canyon 29er features a tapered head tube and routing for a dropper seatpost
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Canyon didn't release any details on its upcoming 29er carbon hardtail but this develoment mule wears thru-axle dropouts and a direct-mount front derailleur
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Canyon's remarkably clever VCLS Flat Spring Post is said to provide up to 20mm of movement if it's loaded heavily enough
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Tilt adjustments are super easy on Canyon's new VCLS Flat Spring Post - just loosen the seatpost collar, tilt the saddle by hand, then retighten. The two semicircular seatpost halves aren't connected so they're free to slide against each other when the collar isn't tight
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Mountain bikers who might regularly raise and lower their saddles can lock the tilt position in place
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