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Inflite CF SLX 9
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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$4,400| Weight | 16.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The Canyon Inflite is a cyclocross bike designed with racing in mind, offering a lightweight and stiff frame, distinctive kinked top tube for easier shouldering, and aggressive geometry. It excels in handling and efficiency, with models featuring SRAM groupsets praised for their performance. However, some reviews note limitations in tire performance in muddy conditions and stem options due to the steer tube diameter.
Lightweight and stiff frame
Distinctive kinked top tube for easier shouldering
Aggressive geometry for racing
SRAM groupsets offer consistent performance
Good mud clearance and range of sizes
Tire performance in mud can be lacking
Limited stem options due to steer tube diameter
Some find the top tube design aesthetically unpleasing
The Inflite CF SL 7.0 strikes a wonderful balance between performance and price.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 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
Fast, fun and highly capable carbon cyclo-cross bike at a great price – there's a lot to like, if you can get past the kink...
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 · 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 […]
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 CF SLX Disc, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Lightning Yellow |
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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 RED DUB, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with SRAM DUB axles. Weight: 72 g |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR, Featuring lightweight manganese rails, durable Fibra-Tek covering |
| Seatpost | Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed, With wireless shifting, Orbit damper technology, and larger X-SYNC pulleys for improved durability, max. cassette size: 33T. Weight: 325 g |
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| Crank | SRAM Force 1 38T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270 10-33 12s |
| Chain Guide | Canyon Chain Catcher EP0703 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Rims | Reynolds Assault LE DB | Reynolds Assault LE DB XDR |
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| Tires | Schwalbe X-One Allround 33 mm, Technology: Tubeless Easy |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline X Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
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Last updated October 27
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