Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2024 Canyon
Inflite CF SL 5
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and shimano grx 600 hydraulic disc brakes.
Compare the full range
Manufacturer Price
$2,699| Weight | 19.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Compare the full Inflite model range
View Comparison< 5'4"
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
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. While praised for its handling and efficiency, some reviews note limitations with tire traction in mud and stem options due to a larger steer tube diameter.
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 lack traction in mud
Larger steer tube diameter limits stem options
One-piece bar/stem limits fit options
Feedback?
View all reviews
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, The latest-generation Inflite cyclocross race bike. With World Championship-winning geometry, mud-shedding tube forms, and shoulder-friendly seat tube kink., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 2.93 lbs BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Alpecin Deceuninck Replica |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon FK0045 CF Disc, Stiff, light carbon fork with extra tyre clearance (38 mm) to minimise mud build-up., Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 0.98 lbs |
| Bottom Bracket | Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.19 lbs |
| Stem | Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%., Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm, Head tube diameter: 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | Canyon H17 Ergobar AL, Ergonomic aluminium handlebar with curved design for optimal pressure distribution., Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Model X, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.69 lbs |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0042 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 8 mm, Technology: VCLS Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810 GS, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.55 lbs |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano GRX RX600 40T, On certain models, this crankset may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent FSA crankset., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl 7 1X (Model #3236), Grizl 7 Suspension (Model #2710), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Inflight CF SL 6 (Model #3020), Grail 6 (Model #3092), Grail 7 (Model #3093), Grail CF SL 7 (Model #3095) |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX600, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Shimano GRX RX600 11s |
| Cassette | Shimano HG700 11-34 11s, Number of sprockets: 11 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601 11s, Chain featuring SIL-TEC ultra-low friction surface treatment for precise shifting and improved durability. |
| Chain Guide | Canyon EP0703-02 Chainguide with screws |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX600, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Shimano GRX RX600 11s Type: Shimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX600, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Shimano GRX RX600 11s |
| Rims | DT Swiss Cross LN, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 23 mm, Weight: 1.87 lbs | DT Swiss Cross Line, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 23 mm, Weight: 2.20 lbs |
|---|---|
| Tires | Schwalbe X-One R Evo, Width: 33mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.43 lbs | Shimano RT70, Size: 140 mm |
First added February 22
Last updated July 19
Not listed for 694 days