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2024 Canyon

Inflite CFR

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$8,499
Weight16.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
Power MeterRotor INspider ALDHU
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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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 CFR

35 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
XS

< 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 CFR, Superlight build of 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: 2.36 lbs

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance35c

ColorSparkle Stealth

Fork

Canyon FK0114 Disc, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Tyre clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 2.16 lbs

Bottom Bracket

Ceramicspeed BB86 Coated, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.18 lbs

Saddle

Selle Italia SLR KC Boost, Gender: Unisex, Max. Rider Weight: 100 kg, Weight: 0.30 lbs

Seatpost

Canyon S14 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: -2 mm / 10 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250, 12-speed, Cage length: medium, Weight: 0.56 lbs

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-R9250, Weight: 0.21 lbs

Crank

Rotor Aldhu Inspider, Number of chainrings: 2

Power Meter

Rotor Aldhu Inspider, Number of chainrings: 2

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270, 12-speed, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.73 lbs | Shimano Dura Ace R9270 2s, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.75 lbs

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 12-speed, 11-34, Number of sprockets: 12, Range: 11-34

Chain

Shimano XTR

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270, 12-speed, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.73 lbs | Shimano Dura Ace R9270 2s, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.75 lbs

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270, 12-speed, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.73 lbs | Shimano Dura Ace R9270 2s, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.75 lbs

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss CRC 1100 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm, Weight: 1.55 lbs, Rear: DT Swiss CRC 1100 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm, Weight: 1.88 lbs

Tires

Schwalbe X-One R Evo, Width: 33 mm, Weight: 0.92 lbs

Disc Rotors

Shimano XTR RT-MT900, Size: 140 mm, Weight: 0.23 lbs | Shimano XTR RT-MT900, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.23 lbs

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