2021 Canyon
Inflite CF SL 8
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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| MSRP | €3,499 (about $3,845) |
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| Weight | 18.3 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival AXS |
| Power Meter | Rival AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Feb 2021
This stiff, carbon cyclocross bike is hung with budget-friendly but high-quality parts.
Stiff, carbon frame and aggressive geometry makes it a super race bike
Shwalbe X-One Allround TLE tires aren’t good in the mud
Nov 2020 · Liam Cahill
Fast and fun with brilliant handling and a very good price
Very well balanced handling
Can do far more than just racing
Good build for the money
One-piece bar/stem limits fit options
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.
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
Price
Handling
Robustness
Tubeless
Not much!
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 […]
| 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 Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Colors: Frikandel Orange; Prestige Pink |
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| Fork | Canyon FK0045 CF Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide, Pressfit BB compatible with SRAM DUB axles. BB-frame interface: 86.5 mm. Weight: 72 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, Rear derailleur with wireless shifting. Featuring robust steel bearings and spring clutch for quiet, secure operation. Cage material: aluminium. Maximum cassette size: 36T. |
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| Crank | SRAM Rival1 DUB Wide Powermeter, Single-chainring crankset with spindle-integrated Quarq power meter. Crank arm length: 172.5 mm. Chainring size: 40T. Battery life: 400+ hours. Battery type: AAA, user-replaceable. Waterproof: IPX7 standard. Power meter weight: 40 g. |
| Power Meter | SRAM Rival1 DUB Wide Powermeter, Single-chainring crankset with spindle-integrated Quarq power meter. Crank arm length: 172.5 mm. Chainring size: 40T. Battery life: 400+ hours. Battery type: AAA, user-replaceable. Waterproof: IPX7 standard. Power meter weight: 40 g. |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2s, Left-hand shifter with hood shape optimised to fit hands of all sizes, for comfortable and controlled braking from any position. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s, Right-hand shifter with hood shape optimised to fit hands of all sizes, for comfortable and controlled braking from any position. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XG-1250, 12-speed, 10-36, With SRAM's premier X-Range gearing for a smoother progression over a greater gear range. Gear range: 10-36 T. |
| Chain | SRAM RIVERA D1 12s, 12-speed chain with flattop technology for narrower design, quieter operation, and increased strength and durability |
| Chain Guide | Canyon EP0703-02 Chainguide, Height-adjustable chain catcher for one-by drivetrains. Superlight: only 13 g. |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2s, Left-hand shifter with hood shape optimised to fit hands of all sizes, for comfortable and controlled braking from any position. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s, Right-hand shifter with hood shape optimised to fit hands of all sizes, for comfortable and controlled braking from any position. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. |
| Rims | Reynolds AR41 DB, Modern, tubeless-ready deep-section aero wheel., Axle dimensions: 12 x 100 mm, Rim material: carbon, Rim height: 41 mm, Inner width: 21 mm, Weight: 1630 g (set) | Reynolds AR41 DB, Modern, tubeless-ready deep-section aero wheel., Axle dimensions: 12 x 142 mm, Rim material: carbon, Rim height: 41 mm, Inner width: 21 mm, Weight: 1630 g (set) |
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| Tires | Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE, Fast, grippy cyclocross race tyre. With side studs for high cornering speed in the wet and dry. Tubeless-ready., Width: 33mm |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, Designed for optimal venting. With rounded edges for easier wheel installs. Disc mount: centerlock. Weight: 155 g. |
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