2018 Canyon

Sender CF 9.0

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

€4,799($5,273)
Weight35.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 200 / 203mm
ForkFox Factory Float 40
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetX01
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Handling
nimblestable
Sender CF 9.0
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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)

29 mph

Sender CF 9.0

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

< 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Vital MTB
2018 Canyon Sender CF 9.0 Team Bike

Jan 2019 · Bturman

The Sender's versatility and remarkable value made it a clear choice for 'Best in Test'

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BIKE Magazine
Canyon Introduces 2018 Sender AL

Dec 2017

Already consumer-friendly, Canyon Bicycles releases a more consumer-friendly alloy version of their Sender DH bike.

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BikeRadar
Canyon Sender CF 8.0 first ride review

Aug 2017 · Ed Thomsett

The lightweight carbon frame is combined with a fairly high-end parts spec to create a full package with an impressively light weight and equally impressive price (for a race-ready downhill bike). . .

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Loam Wolf
Review: Canyon Sender CF 9.0

Apr 2017

The Canyon Sender is one of the best downhill DH bikes on the market. We tested this carbon 27.5 DH bike for several months from Whistler to California.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Canyon Sender CF 9.0

Mar 2017 · Smurf

Canyon steps up into the big leagues

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Canyon Sender CF 9.0 Review – When it’s time to go big, grab the right tool!

Jan 2017 · Ruben Torenbeek

Enduro bikes are the kings of versatility, just as happy cruising home trails as smashing bike park laps. However, to take a 160 mm bike to Champery, Val di Sole, or Verbier would be suicidal – sometimes you need more! It’s time to send it! Nine laps in, only halfway down the track and barely […]

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed: Canyon Sender CF 9.0

Dec 2016 · Dylan Prohm

Canyon operate on a direct-to-consumer distribution model, powered by the consumer purchasing a bike directly through the Canyon website and it then being sent directly to the consumers front door. Unlike most other major brands which distribute their bikes through a network of traditional bricks and mortar bike shops. Whilst it is easy to argue there are drawbacks for the consumer with the direct-to-consumer approach, this model does allow Canyon to reduce their margins which ultimately results in their bikes […]

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Sender CF, Material: Carbon, Travel: 200 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 157 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX 40 Factory, Travel: 203 mm, Technology: FIT4, Axle Dimension: 20 x 110 mm

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT X2 Factory, Length: 240 x 75 mm

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BSA GXP

Headset

Acros AZX-227

Stem

Canyon V22

Handlebar

Canyon H24 Carbon Riserbar, Material: Carbon, Rise: 20 mm

Saddle

SDG I-Fly

Seatpost

SDG I-Beam

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5 Flange

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XO1 DH

Crank

SRAM XO1 DH XSYNC 36T 36

Shifters

SRAM X01 DH Trigger 7s

Cassette

SRAM XG-795 DH 10-24 7s

Chain

SRAM PC 1110 11s

Chain Guide

e*thirteen LG1+ ISCG05

Brakes

SRAM Code RSC

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss FR 1950 Classic XD, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 1098 g

Tires

MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Compound: 3C Maxx Grip

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

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