2020 Canyon

Exceed CF SLX 9.0

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$4,999
Weight20.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID Ultimate
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXX1 Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Exceed CF SLX 9.0
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

29 mph

Exceed CF SLX 9.0

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

< 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'3" +

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Reviews
Pinkbike
First Look: Canyon's 2022 Exceed and Lux Get Even More Race Focused

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.

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Cycling Tips
2021 Canyon Exceed CF SLX 9 hardtail review: a bike for MVDP - CyclingTips

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.

Highs
  • 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.

Lows
  • Rides like an unprotected jackhammer, tall standover causes sizing woes, fiddly cable routing, press fit bottom bracket, price.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Canyon Exceed CFR 2021 Review | An insanely lightweight, unapologetic race bike

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.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • 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

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BIKE Magazine
Canyon Tips the Scales with New Exceed Hardtail

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…

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Bikerumor
Canyon spins Unicorn Hair into their lightest hardtail ever with new Exceed XC Race bike

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!

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BikeRadar
Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.0 review

Jul 2020 · Tom Marvin

A fast-handling bike that’s exceptionally good value, but is best suited to tight, twisty tracks

Highs
  • Impressive components for the money

  • Snappy acceleration and handling gives a peppy, involving ride in tight terrain

Lows
  • 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

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MBR
Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.0 Pro Race 2018 review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Sprightly climbing.

  • Compliant and not as harsh as you might expect.

  • Component spec.

Lows
  • Reach could be a fraction longer.

  • Rear Ikon tyre too ready to break traction under power.

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MTB Mag
[Test] Canyon Exceed CF SLX 9.9 Pro Race

Jan 2017 · Staff

[ad3] This time we tested the Canyon Exceed CF SLX 9.9 Pro Race, a hardtail 29er whose frame weights only 870gr. It is 300gr lighter than the previous model, the Grand Canyon SLX, which weighted 1170gr. Though it was showcased in August 2015, on this bike Alban Lakata had already won the 2015 marathon World Championship during the Sellaronda Hero at Selva di Val Gardena. Specs The Exceed Cf SLX 9.9 Pro Race was supplied as in the catalogue. The fork is a 32mm RockShox RS-1 with X Loc remote on the bar. The transmission is a SRAM XX1 groupset

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Exceed CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 160

ColorCyclone Black

Fork

RockShox SID Ultimate Remote

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Pressfit DUB

Stem

Canyon V14

Handlebar

Canyon H20 Carbon Flatbar, Material: Carbon, Rise : 5 mm

Saddle

Selle Italia SLR, Featuring lightweight manganese rails, durable Fibra-Tek covering

Seatpost

Canyon S25 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: -2 mm / 10 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 235 g

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Grips

Ergon GA20

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Crank

SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB 34T, Material: Carbon

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Eagle Trigger 12s

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 Eagle 10-50 12s

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle Chain 12s

Brakes

SRAM Level TLM

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
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

Tires

MAXXIS Aspen 2.25"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, 160mm SRAM Centerline rear rotor offers excellent braking control.

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