2021 Canyon

Inflite CF SL 7

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP€2,799 (about $3,075)
Weight18.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
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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36 mph

Inflite CF SL 7

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

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsTeam Replica Alpecin-Fenix; Stealth

Fork

Canyon FK0045 Disc

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB72, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles featuring Hollowtech 2 technology. Weight: 69 g

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 Ultegra RX800 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 2x11-speed, new link construction allows for lighter front shifting, integrated cable tension adjustment and disc brake-optimised shorter cage design, anthracite, braze-on mount. Weight: 85 g

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 46/36

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-32 11s, Advanced mix of aluminium, carbon and steel reduces weight and increases durability. Gear range: 11-32T. Weight: 281 g

Chain

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

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss C 1800 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 804 g | DT Swiss C 1800 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 941 g

Tires

Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE, *2XS and 3XS frames have 650b wheels. All other sizes have 700c wheels.

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT800, Disc Mount: Centerlock | Shimano RT800, Centerlock brake rotor featuring Ice Freeza technology. Weight: 125 g

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