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2024 Canyon

Inflite CF SL 7

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€2,799($3,208)
Weight18.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, Ultegra
BrakesShimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Inflite CF SL 7
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Inflite CF SL 7

35 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
XXXS

< 5'4"

XXS

5'2" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" +

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Tires lack traction in mud

  • Larger steer tube diameter limits stem options

  • One-piece bar/stem limits fit options

Key Quotes
The Inflite CF SL 7.0 strikes a wonderful balance between performance and price.
Bicycling
The design is very close to the bike that took Mathieu van der Poel to victory at the 2023 Cyclocross World Championships.
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A brilliant cyclo-cross bike for racing and so much more.
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Bikerumor
New Canyon Inflite CFR CX Bike Gets Internal Cable Routing & More

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

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Velo
Canyon refreshes Inflite cyclocross bike for 2023

Sep 2022 · William Tracy

The frameset stays the same but gets new components and power meters across more price points.

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Bicycling
The Canyon Inflite CF SL 7.0 Strikes the Ideal Balance Between Price and Performance

Feb 2021

This stiff, carbon cyclocross bike is hung with budget-friendly but high-quality parts.

Highs
  • Stiff, carbon frame and aggressive geometry makes it a super race bike

Lows
  • Shwalbe X-One Allround TLE tires aren’t good in the mud

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Canyon Inflite CF SL 8 2021

Nov 2020 · Liam Cahill

Fast and fun with brilliant handling and a very good price

Highs
  • Very well balanced handling

  • Can do far more than just racing

  • Good build for the money

Lows
  • One-piece bar/stem limits fit options

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Inflite CF SL Disc, Lightweight carbon cyclocross race bike with the same 'cross-specific geometry and design details as the World Championship-winning flagship Inflite models., Enthusiast-level cyclocross race frame with World Championship-winning design and geometry., Material: carbon, Axle dimensions: 12 x 142 mm, Brake mount: flat mount, Weight: 1,220 g

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

ColorTeam Replica Alpecin-Fenix

Fork

Canyon FK0045 CF Disc, Lightweight carbon fork with the stiffness and strength required for high-level cyclocross racing., Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Tyre clearance: 35 mm, Weight: 362 g

Bottom Bracket

Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 85 g

Saddle

Selle Italia Model X, Width: 145 mm, Gender: Unisex, Max. Rider Weight: 100 kg, Weight: 310 g

Seatpost

Canyon SP0042 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 8 mm, Technology: VCLS

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810 GS, Cage length: long, Weight: 252 g

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, Weight: 90 g

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, Number of chainrings: 2

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX810, 2-speed, Weight: 560 g | Shimano GRX RX810 11s, Weight: 541 g

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-32 11s, Number of sprockets: 11, Range: 11-32 11S

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601 11s, Chain featuring SIL-TEC ultra-low friction surface treatment for precise shifting and improved durability.

Brakes

Shimano GRX RX810, 2-speed, Weight: 560 g | Shimano GRX RX810 11s, Weight: 541 g

TypeShimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX810, 2-speed, Weight: 560 g | Shimano GRX RX810 11s, Weight: 541 g

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss C 1800 Spline db, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 23 mm, Weight: 811 g | DT Swiss C 1800 Spline db SH11, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 23 mm, Weight: 946 g

Tires

Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE, Width: 33 mm, Weight: 380 g

Disc Rotors

Shimano Deore XT MT800, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 170 g | Shimano DEORE XT MT800, Size: 140 mm

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