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Lux Trail CF 8
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$5,399| Weight | 26.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Eagle AXS, GX Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM 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.
Excellent rear suspension performance, exactly what reviewer looks for in a short travel bike
Great climbing traction, dreamy climber
Beautiful frame design with clean integration of shock and water bottles
Excellent AXS drivetrain and dropper post
Lightweight sub-2000g frameset
Efficient and capable suspension platform for technical XC courses
Oversized seat mast limits dropper post insertion, causing issues on steep/technical terrain
Stock Level brakes are inadequate for trail riding (lowlight)
Head tube angle (67.5°) too steep for stable descending
Stock grips, saddle, chainring, and bar not suited for trail use
Short dropper post (120mm) insufficient for larger frames
Suspension tuning finicky with narrow sag window
AXS remote lockout cables clutter cockpit
Hidden tool-free axle less preferred
| 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". Color: Columbia Blue |
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| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ Remote, Travel: 120 mm. With bar-mounted lockout. Dimensions: 15 x 110 mm., Volume Spacer: 0. Offset: 44mm. Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate Remote, Progressive air shock. With bar-mounted lockout. Dimensions: 210 x 55 mm., Tune: LL1, 430, DB1. Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Stem | Race Face Ride |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride Riserbar |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS, Dropper post with bar-mounted remote. Travel: 125 mm. diameter: 30.9 mm. Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12s, Next-gen wireless 1x12 groupset. App-configurable. |
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| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle Carbon DUB 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Cassette size: 10-52T, Gear range: 520% |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle Chain 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM | SRAM Level TLM, Flat-mount brake calliper. Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline S12, Wide, light, durable premium carbon wheels. Inner rim width: 30 mm. Ratchet EXP hub. Weight: 728 g. Hub dimension: 15 x 110 mm., Rotor Mount: IS 6-Bolt. Hub Width, Axle Front: 110mm. Hub Width, Axle Rear: 148mm. Tubeless Technology: Taped. | DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline S12, Wide, light, durable premium carbon wheels. Inner rim width: 30 mm. Ratchet EXP hub. Weight: 816 g. Hub dimensions: 12 x 148 mm., Rotor Mount: IS 6-Bolt. Hub Width, Axle Front: 110mm. Hub Width, Axle Rear: 148mm. Tubeless Technology: Taped. |
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| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 3C Exo 2.4, Grippy 29-inch front tyre with puncture-resistant EXO carcass. Featuring 3C MaxxSpeed rubber compound. Width: 2.4". | Maxxis Rekon Race Dual Exo 2.35, High-traction, fast-rolling 29-inch rear wheel with EXO carcass for improved puncture protection. Width: 2.35". |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline, 180mm, Diameter: 180 mm. | SRAM Centerline, 160mm, Diameter: 160 mm. |
First added August 19
Last updated January 29
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