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    MSRP
    $3,399
    $3,699$4,099
    $5,000
    Where to Buy
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    At

    $3,699

    10% off At Canyon

    $5,000

    At Specialized

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryTrail
    Weight
    26.8 lbs28.4 lbs27.8 lbs
    6.2
    6.2
    6.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 34Fox Performance Float 34Fox Performance Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Float SL Performance EliteFox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXSLXGX Eagle, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm115mm120mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    canyon.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Lux Trail CF 6, Canyon Lux Trail CF 7, and Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Epic 8 EVO Comp has better components and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2023 Lux Trail CF 6
    2024 Lux Trail CF 7
    2024 Epic 8 EVO Comp
    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

    2024 Lux Trail CF 7

    28 mph

    2024 Epic 8 EVO Comp

    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

    Lux Trail CF, A fast, light carbon full-suspension 29er that hits the sweet spot between rapid climbing and composed, capable descending performance. Category 3., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorCape Red

    Canyon Lux Trail CF, A fast, light carbon full-suspension 29er that hits the sweet spot between rapid climbing and composed, capable descending performance. Category 3., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorCape Red

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorCape Red

    Fork

    FOX 34 Stepcast Performance 3-Pos Remote, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 34 mm, Travel: 120 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 10 g

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 Stepcast Performance 3-Pos Remote, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 34 mm, Travel: 120 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 3.35 lbs

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Performance, Grip Damper, Compression adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX Float DPS Performance Elite 3-Pos Remote

    Travel120mm

    FOX Float SL Performance Elite Remote

    Travel120mm

    Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Pressfit BB71, Bottom bracket standard: PF 89,5/92, Weight: 10 g

    Shimano MT800, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68/73, Weight: 0.22 lbs

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    Race Face Ride, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm

    Race Face Ride, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm

    Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm

    Handlebar

    Race Face Ride Riserbar, Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm, Width: 760 mm, Rise: 10 mm

    Race Face Ride Riserbar, Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm, Width: 760 mm, Rise: 10 mm

    Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide

    Saddle

    Selle Italia SLS Boost FeC, Gender: Male, Weight: 10 g

    Ergon SM10 Sport, Gender: Male, Weight: 0.67 lbs

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    FOX Transfer Performance Elite, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite, Clamp diameter: 31,6 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 0.96 lbs

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

    Pedals

    None included

    None included

    Grips

    Ergon GA20

    Ergon GXR

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7100, Cage length: long, Weight: 286 g

    Shimano SLX M7100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.63 lbs

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of chainrings: 1

    Shimano SLX M7120, Number of chainrings: 1

    SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm 32T, Steel 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100

    Shimano SLX M7100, Weight: 0.32 lbs

    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12, Range: 10-51 12S

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M7100 12s

    Shimano CN-M7100 12s

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano SLX M7110

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of pistons: 2 | Shimano M7110, Number of pistons: 2

    Front: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 960 g | DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 1.08 kg

    DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.12 lbs | DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.38 lbs

    Specialized Alloy 29, 30mm internal width, tubeless

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

    Tires

    Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4", Width: 2.4" | Schwalbe Racing Ralph SG TLE EVO 2.35", Width: 2.35" | Schwalbe Racing Ralph SR TLE EVO 2.35", Width: 2.35"

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph SG TLE EVO 2.35", Width: 2.35" | Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4", Width: 2.4"

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT66 180, Size: 180 mm, Weight: 140 g | Shimano RT66 160, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 110 g

    Shimano RT66 160, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.24 lbs | Shimano RT66 180, Size: 180 mm, Weight: 0.31 lbs

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