2020 Canyon
Exceed CF SL 8.0 Pro Race
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| MSRP | $3,499 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 21.8 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon |
| 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 RLC, Travel: 100 mm, Technology: Solo Air, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm, Remote: Remote Lever Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Stem | Canyon V14 |
| Handlebar | Canyon H12 Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLS |
| Seatpost | Canyon VCLS S29 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XO1 Eagle |
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| Crank | Truvativ Stylo Carbon DUB 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle Gripshift 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds TR 249, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 24 mm, Weight: 541 g | Reynolds TR 249 XD, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 24 mm, Weight: 1050 g |
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| Tires | MAXXIS Ikon 2.2'', Compound: 3C Triple, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Ikon 2.2'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Triple, Technology: Tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
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