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Lux CF 7
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,399| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
< 176cm
174cm – 184cm
182cm – 193cm
191cm +
Summary
The Canyon Lux cross-country bike family is praised for its lightweight design, efficient climbing, and modern geometry, making it a strong contender in the XC race category. However, its suspension performance and comfort levels receive mixed reviews, with some noting a lack of sensitivity in technical terrain. The bike's versatility is sometimes questioned, especially outside race conditions, and the absence of dropper posts on some builds is a common critique.
Lightweight design with efficient climbing capabilities
Modern geometry for improved handling
High-quality component specification
Excellent for XC racing
Clean and integrated cable routing
Suspension lacks sensitivity in technical terrain
Absence of dropper posts on some builds
Mixed reviews on comfort and versatility
Internal cable routing complicates maintenance
The Lux Trail really isn’t up to the benchmark standard we expect from the Koblenz crew.
Bike Perfectrocketing up the climbs while being ready to bomb down technical descents
BikerumorIt’s fast off the line, ruthlessly efficient on the climbs and rewards hard pedalling efforts with no loss of power.
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Jul 2023 · Nelson
The Lux World Cup is claimed to be the lightest in the world, with the frame weighing just 1,535 grams.
May 2023 · Jeff Barber
The Canyon Lux Trail isn't a short-travel trail bike; it's more precisely a long-travel XC mountain bike.
Lightweight and efficient pedaler
Comfortable and capable descender
Great value
Geometry is not particularly progressive
Needs a better dropper remote
Only one frame color available with the CF 7 build
Jun 2022 · James Huang
It’s longer and slacker like everything else these days, but don’t call it a downcountry bike.
Jan 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Is Canyon’s half new and half old Lux Trail CF8 the full package when it comes to downcountry mountain biking?
Excellent AXS wireless component spec for the money
Benchmark DT Swiss carbon wheel and Maxxis tire team
Combined suspension lockout
Stretched straight-line stability
Double big bottle space
Super neat chain keeper
Tidy steering lock stopper
Tool free wheel removal
Under leveraged shock is too stiff
Overly linear suspension feel once moving
Tangible power loss when pedaling
Excessive seat tube height restricts size options
Long reach needs a shorter stem/steeper seat angle
Harsh bar feel
Direct buy only
Nov 2021 · Daz Hall
Why does Daz think this Canyon Lux Trail CF 8 might be the best value bike in this category that you can buy?
Nov 2021
The Canyon Lux Trail CF 8 suspension is firm, fast, and freakin' fun but the geometry is too rooted in its XC-Race roots to be fairly marketed as a proper trail bike.
Exceptional rear suspension performance and efficiency
Excellent climbing traction and ability
Beautiful frame design and integration
Both water bottles usable on frame
High-quality AXS drivetrain and Reverb dropper post
Lightweight frame at sub-2000 grams
Excessively long seat mast limits dropper post length
Stock Level brakes inadequate for trail riding
Geometry too conservative (steep head angle, short wheelbase) for trail use
Not suitable for wet/greasy conditions
Stock grips and saddle poor quality
Remote lockout cables clutter cockpit
Fork (SID Select+) could be stiffer
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.
| Frame | Canyon Lux CF SL, Material: Carbon, Travel: 100 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Team Alpecin-Fenix |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 Step-Cast Performance Elite Remote Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPS Performance Elite Remote Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 |
| Stem | Race Face Ride |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride Rise |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLS Boost FeC, Saddle shaped to support a more aggressive riding position. |
| Seatpost | Race Face Ride Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20, High-grade lock-on grips providing comfort and control in equal measure. |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100 12speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain. |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT M8100 34T, 34-tooth single chainring. |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Rear derailleur shifter, 12-speed, Textured rubber lever pad, Multi-Release, 2-way release, I-Spec EV clamp allows 14mm lateral adjustment and 20-degrees rotation adjustment, 130 g |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T, Gear range: 510% |
| Chain | Shimano M8100 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M8100 | Shimano Deore XT M8110 Flatmount Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds TR309c XC | Reynolds TR289c XC, S12 |
|---|---|
| Tires | MAXXIS Ikon Exo 2.35" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-MT800, 180mm | Shimano RT-MT800, 160mm |
First added 28 September
Last updated 6 November
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