Lux CF SL 8.0
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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$4,899Weight | 25.1 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 100 / 110mm |
Fork | RockShox SID Select+ |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate |
Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | X01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
< 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'3" +
Aug 2021 · Travis Engel
Most brands just add travel to their XC bikes to make a trail version, but the Canyon Lux Trail has an entirely new front triangle.
Jan 2021 · Tom Marvin
Quickly up to speed and with no kit compromises, I loved the Lux on all but the steepest descents
Snappy acceleration and impressive climbing performance
Kit list is unrivalled in this test
More traditional geometry means tackling the latest XC courses will require sharp handling skills
Non-adjustable bar wasn’t as comfy as the rest on test, although it looks great!
Jul 2020 · Sarah Moore
Relatively speaking, it feels like you’re a long way over the front of the Lux when descending and, while I tried riding with and without the seat down, I was really glad this bike had a dropper post for steeper sections.
Ultra efficient feel on smooth, less technical climbs
Shimano XTR gear ratios, great shifting under load
It has a dropper, even if the setup isn't ideal
$2,500 USD less than the closest priced bike
Relatively harsh feeling suspension
Geo holds it back when the terrain is challenging
Jan 2020
Limited edition Canyon Lux DT is the first to make DT Swiss' all-new 232 XC mountain bike suspension available, including Its lightweight dropper seatpost!
Dec 2019
Adorned with 29in wheels and 100mm of rear wheel travel, the Lux is Canyon's super light, full suspension XC speedster. Brand new for 2019, the latest generation Lux has been completely re-engineered with a new carbon fibre chassis that shares very little in common with the old model. Read on for the full review.
The lightweight, practical and spacious frame design
Fantastic power transfer
Razor-sharp handling
Love the trick Quixle rear axle!
Dual lockout creates a very stiff, awkward lever throw
The SID fork isn't the most supple performer
The unloveable Selle Italia saddle
Jul 2019
Canyon's Lux CF SL 8.0 Race is a super high value and blisteringly quick cross-country race bike that can also take some rapid trail riding in its stride. The suspension and geometry work well for the intended task but the Gripshifter is a very odd component choice that undermines control and needs changing. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless?
Mar 2019 · James Bracey
Canyon Lux CF SLX 9.0 Pro Race sticks to 100mm of rear wheel but it now has both 100mm and 110mm front travel options dependent which model you choose.
Almost perfect balance of XC race weight and trail bike handling.
Component spec.
Climbs like you have a motor.
Handlebar could be a little wider.
Jan 2019 · Daz Hall
The Canyon Lux CF SL isn't just the latest XC ripper, it's also the lightest full suspension race bike that that Canyon has ever produced
Frame | Canyon Lux CF SL, Material: Carbon, Travel: 100 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount Colors: Attack Black; Radical Red |
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Fork | RockShox SID Select+ Remote, Travel: 120 mm Travel: 110mm |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate Remote Travel: 100mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
Stem | Race Face Ride |
Handlebar | Race Face Ride Flatbar, Material: Aluminium |
Saddle | Selle Italia SLR, Featuring lightweight manganese rails, durable Fibra-Tek covering |
Seatpost | Kind Shock Lev SI Type: Dropper |
Pedals | None included |
Grips | Ergon GA20 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XO1 Eagle |
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Crank | Truvativ Stylo Carbon DUB 34T |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle Trigger 12s |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle 10-50 12s |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle Chain 12s | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed, FLOW LINK inner plate design reduces friction, solid pin construction, PowerLock tool-less master link |
Brakes | SRAM Level TLM Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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 |
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Tires | "MAXXIS Rekon 2.25""" | MAXXIS Aspen 2.25" |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, 180mm SRAM Centerline rear rotor offers excellent braking control. |
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