2021 Canyon

Inflite CF SL 6

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,199
Weight19.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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31 mph

Inflite CF SL 6

35 mph

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Spec Level

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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
Bicycling
The Canyon Inflite CF SL 7.0 Strikes the Ideal Balance Between Price and Performance

Feb 2021

This stiff, carbon cyclocross bike is hung with budget-friendly but high-quality parts.

Highs
  • Stiff, carbon frame and aggressive geometry makes it a super race bike

Lows
  • Shwalbe X-One Allround TLE tires aren’t good in the mud

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road.cc
Canyon Inflite CF SL 8 2021

Nov 2020 · Liam Cahill

Fast and fun with brilliant handling and a very good price

Highs
  • Very well balanced handling

  • Can do far more than just racing

  • Good build for the money

Lows
  • One-piece bar/stem limits fit options

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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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Gran Fondo Magazine
Review: Canyon Inflite vs. Canyon Grail – Are you still crossing or are you already gravelling?

Dec 2018 · Benjamin Topf

The gravel trend is booming — but cyclocrossing is too. With the Inflite and Grail Canyon has introduced a representative for each religion — and that’s just within a year. Not only are Canyon’s new steeds causing a rift but they’ve already bagged some victories. How is Canyon responding to the demands of each target […]

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Inflite CF SL Disc, Enthusiast-level cyclocross race frame with World Championship-winning design and geometry., Material: carbon, Axle dimensions: 12 x 142 mm, Brake mount: flat mount, Weight: 1,220 g

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

ColorTeam Replica Alpecin-Fenix

Fork

Canyon FK0045 CF Disc

Bottom Bracket

Token Ninja Lite BB4124 PF86.5, Thread-Fit Technology reduces chances of bearing misalignment. BB86 Road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles. Weight: 83 g

Stem

Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%. Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm. Head tube diameter: 1 1/4".

Handlebar

Canyon H17 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm

Saddle

Selle Italia Model X, Saddle with central cut-out and flexible wings for maximum comfort. Featuring durable Soft-Tek cover for maximum durability and scratch resistance. Rail material: manganese.

Seatpost

Canyon SP0042 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 8 mm, Technology: VCLS

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810 GS, Gravel-specific rear derailleur. With adjustable chain stabiliser to prevent chain slap and chain drops. Max. cassette size: 34T.

Crank

Shimano GRX RX600 40T, Gravel-specific 1-by crankset with optimum gearing for mixed terrain and riding styles. Chainring size: 40 teeth. Crank arm length: 172.5 mm.

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX600 11s, Right-hand shifter with anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX600, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach.

Cassette

Shimano HG700 11-34 11s, Shimano 105-level cassette., Gear range: 11-34T

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601 11s, Chain featuring SIL-TEC ultra-low friction surface treatment for precise shifting and improved durability.

Chain Guide

Canyon EP0703-02 Chainguide, Height-adjustable chain catcher for one-by drivetrains. Superlight: only 13 g.

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX600 11s, Right-hand shifter with anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX600, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach.

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss Cross LN, Alloy wheels designed for cyclocross. Tubeless-ready, internal rim width: 23 mm. | DT Swiss Cross LN SH11, Alloy wheels designed for cyclocross. Tubeless-ready, with wide 23 mm internal rim width. Featuring high-grade DT Swiss Ratchet hubs.

Tires

Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock

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