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    MSRP
    $3,899$3,099
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    23.9 lbs25.2 lbs
    6.7
    5.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Elite Float 32RockShox Recon Gold RL
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLXXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Exceed CF 8 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 Exceed CF 8
    2023 Procaliber 9.6
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    29 mph

    2022 Exceed CF 8

    26 mph

    2023 Procaliber 9.6

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Canyon Exceed CF

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorSilver / Black

    OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal control routing, balanced post mount brake, Boost148

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorSilver / Black

    Fork

    FOX 32 Performance Elite

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Pressfit BB71

    Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Race Face Ride

    Size: S, M, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 70mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 80mm length; Size: XXL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    Race Face Ride Rise

    Size: S, M, ML, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width; Size: XXL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Selle Italia SLS Boost FeC, Saddle shaped to support a more aggressive riding position.

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Race Face Ride

    Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 31.6mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 31.6mm, 8mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Canyon push-on Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain.

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT M8100 34T, 34-tooth single chainring.

    Size: S, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%.

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M8100 12s

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore XT M8100 | Shimano Deore XT M8110 Flatmount

    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper

    Wheels
    Rims

    Reynolds TR289 C XC | Reynolds TR309 C XC

    Front: Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, Shimano Microspline freehub, Rapid Drive 108, Boost148, 29''

    Tires

    MAXXIS Aspen 2.25" | MAXXIS Ikon Exo 2.35"

    Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT86, Disc Mount: 6-Hole | Shimano RT86, 180mm, 180mm Shimano RT86 rotor provides a good balance of stopping power and modulation.

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160mm

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