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Lux CF SLX 9
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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$5,999| Weight | 23.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL Select |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Canyon Lux is a cross-country bike that excels in efficiency and speed, with a design that balances race weight and trail bike handling. Its suspension performance is highly efficient, offering a responsive and sporty ride, though some reviews note a firmer suspension tune that may not suit all tastes. The bike's geometry and component spec are praised for enhancing climbing and acceleration, but some models may feel less confident on technical descents.
Highly efficient suspension performance
Excellent climbing and acceleration
Responsive and sporty handling
Good value for the component spec
Practical and well-engineered frame details
Firm suspension may not suit all riders
Less confidence-inspiring on technical descents
Some models have a cluttered bar layout
Gripshift on certain models undermines control
Long reach with slack seat tube can make sizing difficult
Quite possibly the fastest cross country race bike on the market
MBRCanyon's Lux CF SL 8.0 Race is a super high value and blisteringly quick cross-country race bike that can also take some rapid trail riding in its stride.
off.road.ccRealistically, it's better to look at the Lux Trail as modern cross-country bike rather than trying to pull it into the downcountry pool.Pinkbike
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Jan 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Is Canyon’s half new and half old Lux Trail CF8 the full package when it comes to downcountry mountain biking?
Excellent AXS wireless component spec for the money
Benchmark DT Swiss carbon wheel and Maxxis tire team
Combined suspension lockout
Stretched straight-line stability
Double big bottle space
Super neat chain keeper
Tidy steering lock stopper
Tool free wheel removal
Under leveraged shock is too stiff
Overly linear suspension feel once moving
Tangible power loss when pedaling
Excessive seat tube height restricts size options
Long reach needs a shorter stem/steeper seat angle
Harsh bar feel
Direct buy only
Dec 2021 · Henry Quinney
Is a new front triangle enough to move a more traditional XC bike into the downcountry category?
Excellent value
'Traditional' pedaling position will appeal to those who don't like steep seat angles
Chain guide and bar rotation limiter are well executed
Not particularly confidence inspiring on the descents
Long reach with slack seat tube can make sizing difficult
Heavy considering the spec
Nov 2021
The Canyon Lux Trail CF 8 suspension is firm, fast, and freakin' fun but the geometry is too rooted in its XC-Race roots to be fairly marketed as a proper trail bike.
Excellent rear suspension performance with efficient 110mm travel
Dreamy climbing performance and traction on technical climbs
Beautiful frame design with clean integration of shock and bottle mounts
Excellent AXS Reverb dropper post
Responsive and capable when pushed on appropriate trails
Light weight (28 lbs with pedals and DHR2 front tire)
Oversized and tall seat mast limiting dropper post travel
Inadequate stock brakes (SRAM Level)
Geometry too steep (67.5° HTA) for aggressive trail riding
Limited fun factor in wet/greasy conditions
Stock chainring too large (needed 30t)
Lockout cables clutter cockpit
SID Select+ fork not stiff enough for trail use
Stock grips and saddle poor quality
Aug 2021 · Travis Engel
Most brands just add travel to their XC bikes to make a trail version, but the Canyon Lux Trail has an entirely new front triangle.
Jan 2021 · Tom Marvin
Quickly up to speed and with no kit compromises, I loved the Lux on all but the steepest descents
Snappy acceleration and impressive climbing performance
Kit list is unrivalled in this test
More traditional geometry means tackling the latest XC courses will require sharp handling skills
Non-adjustable bar wasn’t as comfy as the rest on test, although it looks great!
Jan 2020 · Cory Benson
Limited edition Canyon Lux DT is the first to make DT Swiss' all-new 232 XC mountain bike suspension available, including Its lightweight dropper seatpost!
Dec 2019
Adorned with 29in wheels and 100mm of rear wheel travel, the Lux is Canyon's super light, full suspension XC speedster. Brand new for 2019, the latest generation Lux has been completely re-engineered with a new carbon fibre chassis that shares very little in common with the old model. Read on for the full review.
The lightweight, practical and spacious frame design
Fantastic power transfer
Razor-sharp handling
Love the trick Quixle rear axle!
Dual lockout creates a very stiff, awkward lever throw
The SID fork isn't the most supple performer
The unloveable Selle Italia saddle
Jul 2019
Canyon's Lux CF SL 8.0 Race is a super high value and blisteringly quick cross-country race bike that can also take some rapid trail riding in its stride. The suspension and geometry work well for the intended task but the Gripshifter is a very odd component choice that undermines control and needs changing. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless?
| Frame | Canyon Lux CF SLX, Material: Carbon, Travel: 100 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount Color: Stealth |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL Select+ Remote Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Remote Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost, Saddle shaped to support a more aggressive riding position. |
| Seatpost | DT Swiss D 232 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20, High-grade lock-on grips providing comfort and control in equal measure. |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12s |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB 34T, Material: Carbon |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle Trigger 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM XG Eagle 10-52, All the range you need to climb the biggest mountains, courtesy of SRAM's 10-52, 12-speed cassette. |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM | SRAM Level TLM, Flat-mount brake calliper. Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XRC 1501 XD | DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline |
|---|---|
| Tires | MAXXIS Aspen 2.25" | MAXXIS Ikon Exo 2.35" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline, 160mm, Diameter: 160 mm. | SRAM Centerline, 180mm, Diameter: 180 mm. |
First added November 14
Last updated September 24
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