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Inflite CF SLX 9
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,999| Weight | 17.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Power Meter | Force AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Force 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 SLX Disc, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Podium Metallic |
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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: 362 g |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Pressfit, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 78 g |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 198 g |
| Seatpost | Canyon S14 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: -2 mm / 10 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS 12s, Cage length: short, Weight: 340 g |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Force1 DUB Quarq Powermeter, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Power Meter | SRAM Force1 DUB Quarq Powermeter |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270, 12speed, 10-36, Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 12s |
| Chain Guide | Canyon EP0703-02 Chainguide with screws |
| Brakes | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Rims | DT Swiss CRC 1400 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm, Weight: 672 g | DT Swiss CRC 1400 Spline XDR, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm, Weight: 808 g |
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| Tires | Schwalbe X-One Allround 33 mm, Width: 33mm, Weight: 350 g |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline X Rounded Edges, Size: 140 mm, Weight: 104 g | SRAM Centerline, 160mm, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 115 g |
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Last updated November 11
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