Canyon Exceed CF SLX 8 Review

Canyon Exceed CF SLX 8 Review

Canyon Exceed CF SLX 8 Review

Price: 3699 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 10,2 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • Intrricher steering shell limiters
  • chassis can be blocked from the handlebar
  • benchmark bike in this price range
  • strong in the uphills
  • great frame
  • 6 years warranty
  • light: 10,2 kg
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Canyon Exceed CF SLX 8 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3699 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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597
597
602
616
634
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Reach
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392
415
435
455
475
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Top Tube Length
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552
575
596
620
645
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Seat Tube Length
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375
415
458
495
535
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Seat Tube Angle
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75
75
75
75
75
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Head Tube Length
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90
90
95
110
130
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Head Tube Angle
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69
69
69
69
69
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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58
58
58
58
58
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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316
316
316
316
316
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Chainstay Length
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425
425
425
430
435
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Wheelbase
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1079
1102
1123
1154
1186
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Standover Height
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781
803
828
854
883
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Specification
  • Frame Canyon Exceed CF SLX
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 32 Stepcast Performance Elite Remote
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever 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
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain.
  • Crank Shimano XT M8120 34T
  • Cassette Shimano XT, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%.
  • Chain Shimano CN-M8100 12s
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore XT M8100 | Shimano Deore XT M8110 Flatmount
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss XRC 1700
  • Rims DT Swiss XRC 1700 Spline | DT Swiss XRC 1700 Spline S12
  • Tires Front MAXXIS Ikon Exo 2.35"
  • Tires Rear MAXXIS Ikon Exo 2.35"
  • Saddle Selle Italia SLR Boost, Saddle shaped to support a more aggressive riding position.
  • Seat Post DT Swiss D 232
  • Handle Bar Width 740

Expirience with the Canyon Exceed CF SLX 8

Ludwig Döhl A lot of integration into the frame, an extremely low weight and good stiffness. The Exceed CF SLX 8 is a race hardtail as it should be. With 10,2 kg, the Exceed CF SLX 8 counts towards the lighter bikes in this price range. The competitors are sometimes heavier. Thanks to a moderate 69 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. Finally, here is another killer argument: in price range on long tours, the Racebike of Canyon is one of the best models in the on long tours category. We like: 6 years warranty on the frame! Caution when selecting the size: the Carbon frame sizing runs big.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.