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Lux Trail CF 6
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,399| Weight | 26.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Canyon Lux cross-country bike family is praised for its lightweight design, efficient climbing, and modern geometry, making it a strong contender in the XC race category. However, its suspension performance and comfort levels receive mixed reviews, with some noting a lack of sensitivity in technical terrain. The bike's versatility is sometimes questioned, especially outside race conditions, and the absence of dropper posts on some builds is a common critique.
Lightweight design with efficient climbing capabilities
Modern geometry for improved handling
High-quality component specification
Excellent for XC racing
Clean and integrated cable routing
Suspension lacks sensitivity in technical terrain
Absence of dropper posts on some builds
Mixed reviews on comfort and versatility
Internal cable routing complicates maintenance
The Lux Trail really isn’t up to the benchmark standard we expect from the Koblenz crew.
Bike Perfectrocketing up the climbs while being ready to bomb down technical descents
BikerumorIt’s fast off the line, ruthlessly efficient on the climbs and rewards hard pedalling efforts with no loss of power.
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Nov 2023 · Cory Benson
Canyon evolves their carbon Lux Trail downcountry bike with more capable, longer-travel overhaul, adding a top CFR-tier and internal storage…
Nov 2023 · Dario DiGiulio
With revised sizing, kinematic, and categorization, the Lux feels a bit more at home in its skin.
Jul 2023 · Nelson
The Lux World Cup is claimed to be the lightest in the world, with the frame weighing just 1,535 grams.
May 2023 · Jeff Barber
The Canyon Lux Trail isn't a short-travel trail bike; it's more precisely a long-travel XC mountain bike.
Lightweight and efficient pedaler
Comfortable and capable descender
Great value
Geometry is not particularly progressive
Needs a better dropper remote
Only one frame color available with the CF 7 build
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
Nov 2021 · Daz Hall
Why does Daz think this Canyon Lux Trail CF 8 might be the best value bike in this category that you can buy?
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.
Exceptional rear suspension performance and efficiency
Excellent climbing traction and ability
Beautiful frame design and integration
Both water bottles usable on frame
High-quality AXS drivetrain and Reverb dropper post
Lightweight frame at sub-2000 grams
Excessively long seat mast limits dropper post length
Stock Level brakes inadequate for trail riding
Geometry too conservative (steep head angle, short wheelbase) for trail use
Not suitable for wet/greasy conditions
Stock grips and saddle poor quality
Remote lockout cables clutter cockpit
Fork (SID Select+) could be stiffer
| Frame | Lux Trail CF, Lightweight, progressive, full-suspension carbon frame for greater control on rough tracks. Weight: 1,905 g. Rear travel: 110 mm. Wheel size: 29". BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Alps Grey; Cape Red |
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| Fork | FOX 34 Stepcast Performance 3-Pos Remote, 120 mm travel. Stanchion diameter: 34 mm. 3-position compression adjustment: open/trail/firm. With handlebar-mounted lockout. Dimensions: 110 x 15 mm., 3 Volume spacer. 44mm Offset. Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPS Performance Elite 3-Pos Remote, With 3-position compression adjustment: open/trail/firm. With handlebar-mounted lockout. Dimensions: 210 x 55 mm., Tune: LCLLRL, CMF. Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 |
| Stem | Race Face Ride |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride Riserbar |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLS Boost FeC, Saddle shaped to support a more aggressive riding position. |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Performance Elite Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20, High-grade lock-on grips providing comfort and control in equal measure. |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
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| Crank | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%. |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M7100 12s |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7100, 2-piston brake callipers. With ergonomic design and adjustable levers. | Shimano SLX M7110, 2-piston flat-mount brake callipers. With ergonomic design and adjustable levers. Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss X 1900 Spline |
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| Tires | Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4" | Schwalbe Racing Ralph SG TLE EVO 2.35" | Schwalbe Racing Ralph SR TLE EVO 2.35" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66 180 | Shimano RT66 160 |
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Last updated January 29
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