2020 Canyon

Sender CF 9.0

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with ultra high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

$6,500
Weight36.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 200 / 203mm
ForkFox Factory Float 40
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetX01
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Sender CF 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

Sender CF 9.0

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

< 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Review: Canyon Sender CFR Downhill Bike - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Mar 2021 · McCoy

The best mix for racing

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Bikerumor
Canyon Torque, Sender AL mountain bikes get fresh colors, new component packages

Oct 2020

For 2021, Canyon will offer alloy models of its popular downhill gravity machines; the Torque and Sender. The Torque, built to the same “Category 5” standards as all Canyon DH bikes, and taking suspension cues from the Sender, the Torque is a gravity machine with a playful side. Built around a 27.5″ wheels, and spec’d […]

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Pinkbike
Canyon Release 2021 Torque and Sender AL Bikes

Oct 2020 · Daniel Sapp

2021 Torque and Sender models are now available on canyon.

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BIKE Magazine
Canyon Introduces the 2021 Sender CFR

Aug 2020

The iconic Canyon Sender downhill bike makes the jump to 29-inch wheels, but opts for a mullet build on smalls and mediums. Oh, and its lighter, longer and more adjustable.

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MTB Mag
[Tested] The New Canyon Sender CFR

Aug 2020 · Francesco Mazza

The start date of the postponed 2020 UCI DH World Cup season is almost upon us, finally, and Canyon has used the time available to wrap up the development and release their new DH weapon that’s already in the hands of the Canyon Factory Racing teams and FMD Racing. After about two years of R&D led by the same engineer who created the first Sender model in 2016, making use of the constant interaction with the World Cup athletes and mechanics, today the Koblenz brand presents the brand new Sender CFR. Canyon has sent us a sample of the new

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NSMB
2021 Canyon Sender CFR First Look

Aug 2020

What a gorgeous bike from Canyon! I'm having a hard time writing anything about this bike, because I can't stop staring at it. Details interspersed with gratuitous drool within.

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BikeRadar
Canyon Sender CF 7.0 review

Oct 2019 · Alex Evans

The Sender manages to calm the roughest and wildest tracks, and makes speed easily won

Highs
  • Fast, stable and controlled

  • Great spec

  • A true budget racer

Lows
  • Handlebar is an odd shape

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Vital MTB
2018 Canyon Sender CF 9.0 Team Bike

Jan 2019 · Bturman

The Sender's versatility and remarkable value made it a clear choice for 'Best in Test'

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Sender CF, Material: Carbon, Travel: 200 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 157 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX 40 Factory, Travel: 203 mm, Technology: FIT GRIP2, Axle Dimension: 20 x 110 mm

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT X2 Factory, Length: 240 x 75 mm

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BSA GXP

Headset

Acros AZX-227

Stem

Canyon V22

Handlebar

Canyon G5 Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm

Saddle

SDG I-Fly

Seatpost

SDG I-Beam

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5 Flange

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XO1 DH

Crank

SRAM XO1 DH XSYNC 36T

Shifters

SRAM X01 DH Trigger 7s

Cassette

SRAM XG-795 DH 10-24 7s

Chain Guide

e*thirteen LG1+ ISCG05

Brakes

SRAM Code RSC

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss FR 1950 Classic, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 975 g | DT Swiss FR 1950 Classic XD, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 1098 g

Tires

MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Compound: 3C Maxx Grip

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline, Disc Mount: 6-Hole | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

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