2020 Canyon
Exceed CF SL 7.0
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,999| Weight | 22.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
< 5'9"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'3" +
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Sep 2021 · Seb Stott
At the entry-level is the Lux CF 6 which is equipped with Shimano SLX shifting, Fox SC Performance suspension, and DT Swiss XR1900 wheels.
Feb 2021 · Dave Rome
A mountain bike so clearly intended to win World Cups that it carries a number of significant compromises for the recreational racer.
Focussed design for the racer, super stiff, agile handling, climbs like a goat, open frame design is easy to shoulder, low weight, good tyre clearance, race-ready spec, quality consumer-direct packaging.
Rides like an unprotected jackhammer, tall standover causes sizing woes, fiddly cable routing, press fit bottom bracket, price.
Nov 2020
Drawing on new carbon fibre tech, the 2021 Canyon Exceed is lighter, sharper, and more refined than ever before. But when full suspension bikes are so good, is there still a genuine market for a hardtail? To find out, we've been testing the super-light Canyon Exceed CFR Team - read on for our full review.
Stonking power transfer
Responsive, undiluted handling
Astonishingly low weight
One-piece bars and internal cabling are super clean
Flex post adds welcome comfort
Steering limiter is effective, but unnoticeable
Not exactly the most forgiving ride
Bottom bracket bearings already feeling rough
Seatpost clamp could be more user-friendly
Tubeless valves & sealant should be included
Aug 2020
We’ve seen a few high-profile XC hardtails released in the past month. BMC twisted out the Twostroke, a modern yet measured approach to a category that is still relevant, but takes a back seat to full-suspension. On the other hand, Orbea dropped the Alma, a purist’s race machine that takes a spare-no-expense approach to making…
Aug 2020
Is this the lightest bike ever made with Unicorn Hair? Maybe for an XC hardtail, that is. Check out the new Canyon Exceed CFR!
Jul 2020 · Tom Marvin
A fast-handling bike that’s exceptionally good value, but is best suited to tight, twisty tracks
Impressive components for the money
Snappy acceleration and handling gives a peppy, involving ride in tight terrain
Skittery feel over high-frequency chatter and not the comfiest ride, limiting speed in some situations
Direct-to-consumer model means limited opportunities for test rides, and only remote back-up if anything goes wrong
Aug 2018 · James Bracey
The Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.0 Pro Race is one of those bikes that is helping to redefine a complete genre of mountain biking.
Sprightly climbing.
Compliant and not as harsh as you might expect.
Component spec.
Reach could be a fraction longer.
Rear Ikon tyre too ready to break traction under power.
Oct 2017 · Wil Barrett
The Canyon Exceed is a light, fast and beautifully smooth carbon hardtail. Then we added a dropper post and fat tyres to see how hard we could push it.
| Frame | Canyon Exceed CF SL, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 160 |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select Remote Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Stem | Race Face Ride |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride Flatbar, Material: Aluminium |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLS |
| Seatpost | Race Face Ride Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Stylo 7K DUB 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle Trigger 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle Chain 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds TR 249 C | Reynolds TR 249 C XD |
|---|---|
| Tires | "MAXXIS Rekon 2.25""" | MAXXIS Aspen 2.25" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
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