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Exceed CF SLX 8
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$3,699| Weight | 22.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'3" +
Mar 2023
New models, new colours and new graphics arrive on popular, racy hardtail
Nov 2022 · Graham Cottingham
Is there still a place in mountain biking for conservatively shaped cross-country MTBs like Canyon’s Exceed CF 7?
Fast and efficient over long distances
Agile handling
Well specced
Slow pick up on the rear hub
Seatpost would occasionally slip
Easy to find the limits
Sep 2021 · Seb Stott
At the entry-level is the Lux CF 6 which is equipped with Shimano SLX shifting, Fox SC Performance suspension, and DT Swiss XR1900 wheels.
Mar 2021 · Tom Marvin
Razor-sharp handling and acceleration give the Exceed a classic XC feel
Great value for money
No-excuses attitude to going fast
Traditional geometry may put some riders off
Inflexibility of cockpit is frustrating
Feb 2021 · Dave Rome
A mountain bike so clearly intended to win World Cups that it carries a number of significant compromises for the recreational racer.
Focussed design for the racer, super stiff, agile handling, climbs like a goat, open frame design is easy to shoulder, low weight, good tyre clearance, race-ready spec, quality consumer-direct packaging.
Rides like an unprotected jackhammer, tall standover causes sizing woes, fiddly cable routing, press fit bottom bracket, price.
Nov 2020
Drawing on new carbon fibre tech, the 2021 Canyon Exceed is lighter, sharper, and more refined than ever before. But when full suspension bikes are so good, is there still a genuine market for a hardtail? To find out, we've been testing the super-light Canyon Exceed CFR Team - read on for our full review.
Stonking power transfer
Responsive, undiluted handling
Astonishingly low weight
One-piece bars and internal cabling are super clean
Flex post adds welcome comfort
Steering limiter is effective, but unnoticeable
Not exactly the most forgiving ride
Bottom bracket bearings already feeling rough
Seatpost clamp could be more user-friendly
Tubeless valves & sealant should be included
| Frame | Canyon Exceed CF SLX, The Exceed is our hardtail weapon of choice for XC riders and racers. 29 inch wheels, 100mm of travel for peak performance between the tapes or on the trails., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 1.98 lbs BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Mtb Racing Team Replica |
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| Fork | FOX 32 Step-Cast Performance Elite Remote, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 32 mm, Travel: 100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5" Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71, Bottom bracket standard: PF 89,5/92, Weight: 0.16 lbs |
| Stem | Canyon V14, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Canyon H21 Carbon Flatbar, Material: Carbon, Rise: 5 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.44 lbs |
| Seatpost | DT Swiss D 232, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 0.02 lbs Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.63 lbs |
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| Crank | Shimano DEORE XT M8120, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Weight: 0.29 lbs |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT M8100, Number of sprockets: 12, Range: 10-51 12S |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 12s |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | Shimano Deore XT M8110 Flatmount Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XRC 1700 Spline, Rotor mount: Center Lock | DT Swiss XRC 1700 Spline S12, Rotor mount: Center Lock |
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| Tires | Maxxis Ikon Exo 2.35", Width: 2.35", Weight: 1.63 lbs |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano DEORE XT MT800, Size: 180 mm, Weight: 0.22 lbs | Shimano DEORE XT MT800, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.27 lbs |
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