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Exceed CF SLX 9
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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$4,899| Weight | 21.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'3" +
Summary
The Canyon Exceed is a lightweight, race-focused cross-country bike that excels in efficiency and agility, making it a strong contender for competitive riders. Its stiff frame and sharp handling provide excellent power transfer and precision, though some may find the ride quality unforgiving on rough terrain. While it boasts a clean aesthetic and high-end components, traditional geometry and limited comfort features may not suit all riders.
Lightweight and efficient
Sharp, precise handling
High-end components
Clean aesthetic design
Excellent power transfer
Unforgiving ride quality on rough terrain
Traditional geometry may not suit all
Limited comfort features
Some components may feel rough over time
Seatpost setup can be fiddly
The Exceed is a pure, unapologetic, hard-wired hardtail that places a strong emphasis on power transfer and precise handling.
Flow Mountain BikeThis is unashamedly an XC race bike, with tight angles, a stiff chassis and a raft of lightweight kit bolted to its top-spec carbon fibre frame.
BikeRadarThe Exceed is one hell of a race bike.
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Nov 2022 · Graham Cottingham
Is there still a place in mountain biking for conservatively shaped cross-country MTBs like Canyon’s Exceed CF 7?
Fast and efficient over long distances
Agile handling
Well specced
Slow pick up on the rear hub
Seatpost would occasionally slip
Easy to find the limits
Sep 2021 · Seb Stott
At the entry-level is the Lux CF 6 which is equipped with Shimano SLX shifting, Fox SC Performance suspension, and DT Swiss XR1900 wheels.
Feb 2021 · Dave Rome
A mountain bike so clearly intended to win World Cups that it carries a number of significant compromises for the recreational racer.
Focussed design for the racer, super stiff, agile handling, climbs like a goat, open frame design is easy to shoulder, low weight, good tyre clearance, race-ready spec, quality consumer-direct packaging.
Rides like an unprotected jackhammer, tall standover causes sizing woes, fiddly cable routing, press fit bottom bracket, price.
Nov 2020
Drawing on new carbon fibre tech, the 2021 Canyon Exceed is lighter, sharper, and more refined than ever before. But when full suspension bikes are so good, is there still a genuine market for a hardtail? To find out, we've been testing the super-light Canyon Exceed CFR Team - read on for our full review.
Stonking power transfer
Responsive, undiluted handling
Astonishingly low weight
One-piece bars and internal cabling are super clean
Flex post adds welcome comfort
Steering limiter is effective, but unnoticeable
Not exactly the most forgiving ride
Bottom bracket bearings already feeling rough
Seatpost clamp could be more user-friendly
Tubeless valves & sealant should be included
Aug 2020
We’ve seen a few high-profile XC hardtails released in the past month. BMC twisted out the Twostroke, a modern yet measured approach to a category that is still relevant, but takes a back seat to full-suspension. On the other hand, Orbea dropped the Alma, a purist’s race machine that takes a spare-no-expense approach to making…
Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt
Is this the lightest bike ever made with Unicorn Hair? Maybe for an XC hardtail, that is. Check out the new Canyon Exceed CFR!
Aug 2020 · Daz Hall
Daz Hall puts in some hard, fast, no-mercy XC laps in on the new 2021 Canyon Exceed CFR LTD. Or was it the other way round?
Jul 2020 · Tom Marvin
A fast-handling bike that’s exceptionally good value, but is best suited to tight, twisty tracks
Impressive components for the money
Snappy acceleration and handling gives a peppy, involving ride in tight terrain
Skittery feel over high-frequency chatter and not the comfiest ride, limiting speed in some situations
Direct-to-consumer model means limited opportunities for test rides, and only remote back-up if anything goes wrong
| Frame | Canyon Exceed CF SLX Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Team Alpecin-Fenix |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 Performance Elite Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost, Short-fit, high-performance saddle designed for racing. Rail material: manganese. Length: 248 mm. |
| Seatpost | DT Swiss D 232 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed rear derailleur delivers quick and precise shifts. |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Stylo Carbon DUB 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, Aimed at aggressive trail riders, Eagle X01 pairs premium materials and design for years of accurate shifts under pressure. |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), All-steel cog design, XD Driver interface, Gear range: 10-52T, weight: 450 g. |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle Chain 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XRC1700 Spline |
|---|---|
| Tires | MAXXIS Aspen 2.25" | MAXXIS Ikon Exo 2.35" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole | SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 180mm SRAM Centerline rotor offers excellent braking control. |
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Last updated August 1
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