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Today’s Deals2018 Canyon
Lux CF SLX Frameset
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,000| Weight | 4.6 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 110mm |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Canyon Lux is a lightweight, efficient cross-country race bike designed for competitive riders, featuring a sub-2000 gram frame with shock, space for two water bottles, and a completely new linkage for reduced weight and better responsiveness. It excels in climbing and offers a supple suspension stroke that ramps up for stability, though some reviews note it can feel skittish on steeper terrain. The bike is praised for its value and racing pedigree, with comparisons to the Orbea Oiz, Specialized Epic, and Trek Top Fuel.
Lightweight full suspension setup
Sub-2000 gram frame with shock
Space for two large water bottles
New linkage for reduced weight and better responsiveness
Excellent climbing prowess
Can feel skittish on steeper terrain
GripShift shifter not to everyone’s taste
720mm bars considered narrow by some
Canyon didn’t make a XC/Trail hybrid as we’ve seen with other brands. The Lux knows exactly what it is: a race machine.
BIKE MagazineThe bike climbs supremely well.
BikeRadarThe LUX delivers outstanding value for money
MBRMathieu van der Poel has already been tearing up the World Cup circuit on the new Canyon Lux.
MTBRIf you fit into the latter category and love cross-country mountain bike racing, the Canyon Lux CF 9.0 Pro Race is the tool for the job.
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Jul 2019
Canyon's Lux CF SL 8.0 Race is a super high value and blisteringly quick cross-country race bike that can also take some rapid trail riding in its stride. The suspension and geometry work well for the intended task but the Gripshifter is a very odd component choice that undermines control and needs changing. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless?
Mar 2019 · James Bracey
Canyon Lux CF SLX 9.0 Pro Race sticks to 100mm of rear wheel but it now has both 100mm and 110mm front travel options dependent which model you choose.
Almost perfect balance of XC race weight and trail bike handling.
Component spec.
Climbs like you have a motor.
Handlebar could be a little wider.
Nov 2018 · Emily Schaldach
Canyon has crafted a pure XC race bike with balanced, aggressive geometry, premium components, and a suspension platform meant for World Cup racing.
Jul 2018 · Cory Benson
Riding Canyon's latest carbon Lux XC race bike outside of Girona we got a good feel for the XCO/XCM bike out on Catalonia's long climbs & rocky descents.
Jun 2018
The Lux isn't trying to be an XC/trail hybrid. It has one goal in mind—efficiency.
Jun 2018 · Jack Luke
All you need to know about Canyon's updated full suspension XC platform
Jun 2018 · Mtbr
Dedicated 29er race machine has sub-2000g frame and shock with space for two large bottles. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2018 · Wil Barrett
Earlier this month, the German direct-to-consumer giant, Canyon Bicycles, invited me out to Girona in Spain to test out the all-new Lux full suspension race bike. Featuring a full carbon...
| Frame | Canyon LUX CF SLX |
|---|---|
| Shock | Fox Factory Float DPS Remote, Low friction bearings in the shock eye, With boost valve Travel: 100mm |
| Headset | Canyon | Acros, Canyon engineered with extra thin and light bearings, IPU Top Cap |
First added September 9
Last updated September 9
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