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2024 Canyon

Inflite CF SLX 9

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,999
Weight17.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c
Power MeterForce AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Inflite CF SLX 9
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Sizing
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"

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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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road.cc
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 SLX Disc, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

Tire Clearance35c

ColorPodium Metallic

Fork

Canyon FK0045 CF Disc, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre Clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 0.80 lbs

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Crank

40

Power Meter

SRAM Force1 DUB Quarq Powermeter

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

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Last updated June 22

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