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2024 Canyon

Inflite CFR AXS

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€7,499($8,550)
Weight16.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
Power MeterRed AXS
BrakesSRAM RED Hydraulic Disc
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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)

35 mph

Inflite CFR AXS

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, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre clearance: 35 mm, Material: Carbon (CFR)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance35c

ColorRainbow Black

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Ceramicspeed Coated BB (SRAM), Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 77 g

Saddle

Selle Italia SLR KC Boost, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 136 g

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

SRAM Red eTap 12s, Weight: 340 g

Crank

SRAM Red DUB Powermeter 40T, Number of chainrings: 1

Power Meter

SRAM Red DUB Powermeter 40T

Shifters

SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD, 12-speed, Weight: 310 g | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s, Weight: 450 g

Cassette

SRAM Force XG-1270, 12speed, 10-36, Number of sprockets: 12

Chain

SRAM RED D1 12s, With signature flat-top design for quieter operation and increased strength and durability. And hard chrome plated inner link plates and rollers for reduced wear.

Chain Guide

Canyon EP0703-02 Chainguide with screws

Brakes

SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD, 12-speed, Weight: 310 g | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s, Weight: 450 g

TypeSRAM RED Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD, 12-speed, Weight: 310 g | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s, Weight: 450 g

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss CRC 1100 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm, Weight: 589 g | DT Swiss CRC 1100 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 45 mm, Weight: 733 g

Tires

Schwalbe X-One R Evo, Width: 33 mm

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline X, Size: 140 mm, Weight: 108 g | SRAM Centerline X, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 130 g

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