2020 Canyon

Lux CF SLX 9.0 Team

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$6,999
Weight22.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkFox Factory Float 32
ShockFox Float DPS Factory
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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

Lux CF SLX 9.0 Team

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

< 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'3" +

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Reviews
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The New Canyon Lux Trail is Not Simply a Lux with a Longer Fork

Aug 2021 · Travis Engel

Most brands just add travel to their XC bikes to make a trail version, but the Canyon Lux Trail has an entirely new front triangle.

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Field Test: 2020 Canyon Lux - A Very Fast Baseline

Jul 2020 · Sarah Moore

Relatively speaking, it feels like you’re a long way over the front of the Lux when descending and, while I tried riding with and without the seat down, I was really glad this bike had a dropper post for steeper sections.

Highs
  • Ultra efficient feel on smooth, less technical climbs

  • Shimano XTR gear ratios, great shifting under load

  • It has a dropper, even if the setup isn't ideal

  • $2,500 USD less than the closest priced bike

Lows
  • Relatively harsh feeling suspension

  • Geo holds it back when the terrain is challenging

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Bikerumor
Limited edition Canyon Lux CF SLX 9.0 DT LTD is first with DT 232 suspension

Jan 2020

Limited edition Canyon Lux DT is the first to make DT Swiss' all-new 232 XC mountain bike suspension available, including Its lightweight dropper seatpost!

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Review | The 2020 Canyon Lux CF SL 8.0 Is A Near-Perfect XC Race Bike

Dec 2019

Adorned with 29in wheels and 100mm of rear wheel travel, the Lux is Canyon's super light, full suspension XC speedster. Brand new for 2019, the latest generation Lux has been completely re-engineered with a new carbon fibre chassis that shares very little in common with the old model. Read on for the full review.

Highs
  • The lightweight, practical and spacious frame design

  • Fantastic power transfer

  • Razor-sharp handling

  • Love the trick Quixle rear axle!

Lows
  • Dual lockout creates a very stiff, awkward lever throw

  • The SID fork isn't the most supple performer

  • The unloveable Selle Italia saddle

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off.road.cc
Canyon Lux CF SL 8.0 Pro Race review

Jul 2019

Canyon's Lux CF SL 8.0 Race is a super high value and blisteringly quick cross-country race bike that can also take some rapid trail riding in its stride. The suspension and geometry work well for the intended task but the Gripshifter is a very odd component choice that undermines control and needs changing. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless?

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MBR
Canyon Lux CF SLX 9.0 Pro Race 2019 review - MBR

Mar 2019 · James Bracey

Canyon Lux CF SLX 9.0 Pro Race sticks to 100mm of rear wheel but it now has both 100mm and 110mm front travel options dependent which model you choose.

Highs
  • Almost perfect balance of XC race weight and trail bike handling.

  • Component spec.

  • Climbs like you have a motor.

Lows
  • Handlebar could be a little wider.

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VeloNews
Canyon Lux CF 9.0 Pro Race

Nov 2018 · Emily Schaldach

Canyon has crafted a pure XC race bike with balanced, aggressive geometry, premium components, and a suspension platform meant for World Cup racing.

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BIKE Magazine
Canyon Releases the Lux

Jun 2018

The Lux isn't trying to be an XC/trail hybrid. It has one goal in mind—efficiency.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Lux CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Travel: 100 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

ColorTeam Replica

Fork

FOX 32 Stepcast Factory Remote

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPS Factory Remote

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face Pressfit Cinch

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

Kind Shock Lev CI

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Ergon GA20

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR M9100 SGS

Crank

Race Face Next SL G5 Carbon 34T

Shifters

Shimano XTR M9100 12s, Clamp: I-Spec EV

Cassette

Shimano XTR M9100 10-51 12s

Chain

Shimano CN-M9100 12s

Brakes

Shimano XTR M9100

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss XRC 1200, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 25 mm, Weight: 647 g | DT Swiss XRC 1200 SH12, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 25 mm, Freewheel: Ratchet, Weight: 787 g

Tires

MAXXIS Aspen 2.25"

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT-MT900, Disc Mount: Centerlock | Shimano RT-MT900

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