2020 Canyon

Inflite CF SLX 9.0

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$4,400
Weight16.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce eTap
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Inflite 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)

33 mph

Inflite CF SLX 9.0

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
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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Bicycling
Canyon Inflite CF SLX: Full Review and 31 Images

Dec 2018

Ride year round and race through ’cross season on this swift and versatile Canyon.

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Resposive handling

  • Etap shifting performs beautifully in the mud

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road.cc
Canyon Inflite CF SLX 8.0 Pro Race

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...

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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 SLX Disc, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

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

Saddle

Selle Italia SLR

Seatpost

Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force eTap AXS

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

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds Assault LE DB | Reynolds Assault LE DB XDR

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline X Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock

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