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Inflite CF SL 8
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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€3,699($4,239)| Weight | 18.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival AXS |
| Power Meter | Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The Canyon Inflite is celebrated for its aggressive geometry and stiff carbon frame, making it a standout for cyclocross racing. It offers a balance between performance and price, with features like a distinctive kinked top tube for easier shouldering and a comfortable saddle design. However, some models come with tires that underperform in muddy conditions, and the unique steer tube size may limit stem options.
Distinctive kinked top tube for easier shouldering
Stiff, carbon frame with aggressive geometry
Good balance between performance and price
Comfortable saddle design
Clean internal cable routing
Tires underperform in muddy conditions
Unique steer tube size limits stem options
One-piece bar/stem limits fit options
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Sep 2023 · Jordan Villella
The new Canyon Inflite CFR design is very close to the one Mathieu van der Poel rode to victory at the 2023 Cyclocross World Championships
Sep 2022 · William Tracy
The frameset stays the same but gets new components and power meters across more price points.
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
| Frame | Canyon Inflite CF SL Disc, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Colors: Additive Green; Additive Pink |
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| Fork | Canyon FK0045 CF Disc, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre Clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 355 g |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 65 g |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 198 g |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0042 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 8 mm, Technology: VCLS Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Rival1 DUB Wide Quarq Powermeter, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Power Meter | SRAM Rival1 DUB Wide Quarq Powermeter |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2s | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XG-1250, 12-speed, 10-36, Number of sprockets: 12 | SRAM Rival XG-1250 12-speed Cassette |
| Chain | SRAM Rival D1 12s | SRAM Rival AXS 12-speed Chain 120 Links | SRAM RED AXS 12-speed Chain Lock |
| Chain Guide | Canyon EP0703-02 Chainguide with screws |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2s | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2s | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s |
| Rims | DT Swiss CRC 1600 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm | DT Swiss CRC 1600 Spline XDR, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm, Weight: 910 g |
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| Tires | Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE, Width: 33mm, Weight: 380 g | Schwalbe X-One Allround Performance R-Guard TLE 28"x 33mm Tyres | Schwalbe X-One Allround Super Ground 27.5" Tyre |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, Size: 140 mm, Weight: 140 g | SRAM Paceline, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 160 g | SRAM Paceline Centerlock Brake Rotor 160mm | SRAM Paceline Centerlock Brake Rotor 140mm |
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