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Inflite 5
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,699| Weight | 19.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
< 5'4"
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
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Summary
The Canyon Inflite is a highly regarded cyclocross bike, praised for its comfortable yet fast performance on 'cross-specific terrain, excellent handling, and impressive value. It features a lightweight and stiff frame, good mud clearance, and a distinctive top tube design for easier shouldering. While it excels in racing and adventure rides, some riders note sizing issues and a higher bottom bracket as minor drawbacks.
Comfortable to ride
Exciting to race
Handles ably on 'cross courses
Lightweight and stiff frame
Good mud clearance
Distinctive top tube kink for easier shouldering
Size medium test bike was too big for a 5'10" rider
Higher bottom bracket makes hop into the saddle slightly higher
The wonky top tube just doesn't do it for my classic tastes
It’s comfortable as hell while remaining fast on all ‘cross-specific terrain.Bicycling
I’m amazed at its composure, especially when I’m on the ragged edge of skill and fitness!
Cycling WeeklyCanyon is not interested in making a cyclocross bike to have people swooning over its press release. It wanted a bike that wins races and does everything possible to make this easier for the rider.
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Nov 2019 · Clifford Lee
The Canyon Inflite CF SLX 9.0 cyclocross bike has a unique look but delivers a light, race-ready package. We put it to the test on the 'cross race course.
Feb 2019 · Symon Lewis
The Canyon Inflite AL SLX 5.0 race is the ideal cross companion for those looking for a value for money and robust cross racer
Price
Handling
Robustness
Tubeless
Not much!
Dec 2018 · Gabriel Lodge
Ride year round and race through ’cross season on this swift and versatile Canyon.
Lightweight
Resposive handling
Etap shifting performs beautifully in the mud
Dec 2018 · Benjamin Topf
The gravel trend is booming — but cyclocrossing is too. With the Inflite and Grail Canyon has introduced a representative for each religion — and that’s just within a year. Not only are Canyon’s new steeds causing a rift but they’ve already bagged some victories. How is Canyon responding to the demands of each target […]
Sep 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur
Fast and great handling entry-level cyclo-cross race bike
Aug 2017 · Joe Robinson
A race-ready machine designed for performance both on and off road
Lightweight and stiff frame
Plenty of mud clearance and large range of sizes
The wonky top tube just doesn't do it for my classic tastes
Aug 2017 · Robin Wilmott
Canyon's carbon CX bike is ready to race
Aug 2017 · Kristen Legan
ZONHOVEN, Belgium (VN) — Canyon’s carbon Inflite CF SLX cyclocross bike balances high-speed stability with nimble handling for a well-balanced ride on
| Frame | Canyon Inflite AL SLX Disc, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
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| Fork | Canyon FK0045 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit GXP |
| Stem | Canyon V13 |
| Handlebar | Canyon H17 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia X1 |
| Seatpost | Canyon S23 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 230 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 HRD 1s | SRAM Apex 1 HRD 11s |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 11-36 11s |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 1 HRD 1s | SRAM Apex 1 HRD 11s Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex 1 HRD 1s | SRAM Apex 1 HRD 11s |
| Rims | DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 842 g | DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 979 g |
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| Tires | Schwalbe X-One Allround 33 mm, Technology: Tubeless Easy |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole |
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Last updated August 13
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