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Sender 5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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€2,799($3,255)| Weight | 36.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Descendant, GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RE Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The Canyon Sender is a high-performance downhill bike praised for its updated shock mount, lighter frame, and exceptional adjustability, making it a favorite among racers. It offers a balanced ride, excellent suspension performance, and great value, though it has some limitations in rear wheel adjustability and handlebar design.
Updated shock mount for more progressive performance
Lighter frame by 600 grams compared to previous generation
Great adjustability for tailored fit
Excellent geometry and balance
High-quality components and great value
Limited adjustability for rear wheel size outside of offered options
Handlebar is an odd shape
Rear tire may contact stays during hard cornering
Downhill racing is a game of seconds. It’s that simple.
BIKE MagazineThe Canyon Sender CF 7.0 is a very balanced bike and was easy to ride confidently and quickly from the get-go.
BikeRadarThe Sender CFR is a very centered package that wasn't master of any one characteristic, but felt adept everywhere.
NSMBIT'S PRETTY RAD TO SEE THE CULMINATION OF INPUT FROM PROFESSIONAL RACERS AND MECHANICS AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME.
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Dec 2021
The Canyon Sender CFR and the Trek Session 9 are both race-ready downhill race machines, with each offering an unbelievable ride. Read more now!
Dec 2021 · Matt Beer
For 2022, the Sender CFR comes in the same orange/grey color scheme that the Canyon CLLCTV downhill squad rocked for 2021 with a more subtle black and silver option on tap too.
Mar 2021
2021 Canyon Sender CFR Ridden and Reviewed
Mar 2021 · McCoy
The best mix for racing
Oct 2020 · Jordan Villella
For 2021, Canyon will offer alloy models of its popular downhill gravity machines; the Torque and Sender. The Torque, built to the same “Category 5” standards as all Canyon DH bikes, and taking suspension cues from the Sender, the Torque is a gravity machine with a playful side. Built around a 27.5″ wheels, and spec’d […]
Aug 2020
The iconic Canyon Sender downhill bike makes the jump to 29-inch wheels, but opts for a mullet build on smalls and mediums. Oh, and its lighter, longer and more adjustable.
Aug 2020 · Francesco Mazza
The start date of the postponed 2020 UCI DH World Cup season is almost upon us, finally, and Canyon has used the time available to wrap up the development and release their new DH weapon that’s already in the hands of the Canyon Factory Racing teams and FMD Racing. After about two years of R&D led by the same engineer who created the first Sender model in 2016, making use of the constant interaction with the World Cup athletes and mechanics, today the Koblenz brand presents the brand new Sender CFR. Canyon has sent us a sample of the new
Aug 2020 · Bturman
It's new downhill bike day! Drool over Canyon's latest and cross your fingers for some racing action this fall.
| Frame | Canyon Sender AL, Material: Aluminium (AL) BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Raw Stealth; Rampant Purple |
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| Fork | RockShox Boxxer Select, Travel: 200 mm, Technology: Charger RC, Axle Dimension: 20 x 110 mm Travel: 200mm |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, Length: 225 x 75 Travel: 200mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BSA DUB |
| Stem | Race Face Chester |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SMD20 |
| Seatpost | Canyon G5, Canyon G5 aluminium seatpost. Length: 300 mm. Clamping diameter: 30.9 mm., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Grips, Gravity-specific screw-on design. Get huge control and plenty grip in all situations. |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH 7s, Cage Length: medium |
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| Crank | SRAM Descendant DH, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SRAM GX DH Trigger 7s |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-720 DH 11-25 7s |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11-speed |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen LG1 ISCG05 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RE Type: SRAM Guide RE Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Sun Ringle ADD Comp SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 790 g | Sun Ringle ADD Comp, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 1530 g |
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| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Compound: 3C Maxx Grip |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline, 180mm, Diameter: 180 mm. | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare. |
| Fenders | Canyon GP0049-01 Fender Kit |
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First added December 14
Last updated December 10
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