Sam Laidlow’s Challenge Roth-winning Canyon Speedmax CFR

Join James at Challenge Roth for an exclusive look at the bike that helped Sam Laidlow secure his historic win. This is the brand-new Canyon Speedmax CFR in the stunning "Paradigm Shift" colorway. From the 15-watt aerodynamic savings to the radical 160mm Overfast carbon cranks, we dive into every detail of this unreleased machine. See why Sam moved up a frame size and how he optimized his hydration to leave no air gaps. ⏱️ Chapters⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:45 The New CFR 2:21 Cockpit 3:26 The "Sail Effect" Head Tube 3:48 Wheels & Tires 4:38 Drivetrain 5:23 Pedals & Power Meter 6:03 Splitter Plate Pro & Saddle Setup 7:09 Storage & In-Frame Hydration 8:21 Paradigm Shift: From Custom to Consumer 9:18 Outro Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @gtn   Useful Links Join GTN YouTube Memberships 👉 https://gtn.io/JoinGTNmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gtn.io/subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop 👉 https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans 👉 https://gtn.io/qonrQw Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore Insurance products 👉 https://gtn.io/insurance Do you think the move to shorter cranks and a larger frame size is the future of triathlon bike fits, or is Sam just an aero outlier? Let us know your thoughts on the new Speedmax CFR below! 👇 Watch more on GTN... 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gtn.io/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show 👉 https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 What Love Do (Instrumental Version) - DAJANA Swag Rider - Wave Saver Strangers on the Go (Instrumental Version) - Mindme Envy - AGST #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge Try our session ideas Investigations into wide-ranging topics The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Ryzon: https://gtn.io/ryzon Ergon: https://gtn.io/Ergon ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Roka: https://gtn.io/Roka Core Body Temperature: https://gtn.io/CoreBodyTemp Cyclowax: https://gtn.io/Cyclowax Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network -    / @gcn   GCN Tech -    / @gcntech   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn