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    MSRP
    $4,999$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    20.5 lbs32.2 lbs
    7.8
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox SID UltimateSuntour XCE
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    XX1 EagleTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Exceed CF SLX 9.0 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 Exceed CF SLX 9.0
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    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

    2020 Exceed CF SLX 9.0

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    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 SLX, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 160

    ColorCyclone Black

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    ColorCyclone Black

    Fork

    RockShox SID Ultimate Remote

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Pressfit DUB

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Canyon V14

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    Canyon H20 Carbon Flatbar, Material: Carbon, Rise : 5 mm

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Selle Italia SLR, Featuring lightweight manganese rails, durable Fibra-Tek covering

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Canyon S25 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: -2 mm / 10 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 235 g

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    None included

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Ergon GA20

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB 34T, Material: Carbon

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM XX1 Eagle Trigger 12s

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1295 Eagle 10-50 12s

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    SRAM X01 Eagle Chain 12s

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Level TLM

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Reynolds TR 249, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 24 mm, Weight: 541 g | Reynolds TR 249 XD, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 24 mm, Weight: 1050 g

    Tires

    MAXXIS Aspen 2.25"

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, 160mm SRAM Centerline rear rotor offers excellent braking control.

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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