2020 Canyon

Inflite CF SL 7.0

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP€2,599 (about $2,856)
Weight18.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Inflite CF SL 7.0
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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)

36 mph

Inflite CF SL 7.0

35 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XXXS

< 5'4"

XXS

5'2" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" +

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Reviews
Bicycling
The Canyon Inflite CF SL 7.0 Strikes the Ideal Balance Between Price and Performance

Feb 2021

This stiff, carbon cyclocross bike is hung with budget-friendly but high-quality parts.

Highs
  • Stiff, carbon frame and aggressive geometry makes it a super race bike

Lows
  • Shwalbe X-One Allround TLE tires aren’t good in the mud

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road.cc
Canyon Inflite CF SL 8 2021

Nov 2020 · Liam Cahill

Fast and fun with brilliant handling and a very good price

Highs
  • Very well balanced handling

  • Can do far more than just racing

  • Good build for the money

Lows
  • One-piece bar/stem limits fit options

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CX Magazine
Review: Canyon Inflite CF SLX 9.0 Cyclocross Race Bike

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.

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Cycling Weekly
Canyon Inflite Al SLX 5.0

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

Highs
  • Price

  • Handling

  • Robustness

  • Tubeless

Lows
  • Not much!

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Cyclist
First ride review: Canyon Inflite CF SLX

Aug 2017 · Joe Robinson

A race-ready machine designed for performance both on and off road

Highs
  • Lightweight and stiff frame

  • Plenty of mud clearance and large range of sizes

Lows
  • The wonky top tube just doesn't do it for my classic tastes

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BikeRadar
Canyon Inflite CF SLX first ride review

Aug 2017 · Robin Wilmott

Canyon's carbon CX bike is ready to race

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First Ride Review: Canyon Inflite CF SLX – The new boss in cross?

Aug 2017 · Robin Schmitt

Have you ever heard of mud-optimisation on a race-tuned cross bike? A specific frame design to improve carrying your bike? And why is Canyon the first brand to introduce some cross bike models with little 650b wheels? With the all new Canyon Inflite CF SLX, the German brand hope to have created the ultimate competitive […]

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Velo
First Ride – Canyon Inflite CF SLX cross bike

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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Inflite CF SL Disc, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 1040 g (M)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Canyon FK0045 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB72

Saddle

Selle Italia X1

Seatpost

Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra RX800 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 46/36

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-32 11s

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601 11s

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss C 1800 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 941 g

Tires

Schwalbe X-One Allround 33 mm, Technology: Tubeless Easy

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT800, Disc Mount: Centerlock

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