Product news: Canyon's new generation of XC race bike brings some exciting updates. Leading the way: a flip chip for adjusting the rear suspension's anti-squat settings and a significantly more progressive geometry for improved recovery on descents. We have all the details on the new Canyon Lux World Cup CFR!
The title holder reimagined – the Canyon Lux at a glance
In the 2025 season, Canyon's XC athletes racked up an impressive 41 World Cup victories. The new Lux aims to seamlessly continue this success – or perhaps already has. Jenny Rissveds secured the overall victory in the Mixed category at this year's Cape Epic on the new race full-suspension bike, and Luca Schwarzbauer and Sam Gaze also claimed three wins in South Africa on the prototype. The athletes rave about the revised geometry of the new Canyon Lux: the extended wheelbase, combined with the now slack 66° head angle, allows for controlled and relaxed descents. The 10 mm increase in suspension travel also contributes to this – now offering 120 mm at the front and 110 mm at the rear.
Particularly exciting is the innovative flip chip, which allows for fine-tuning the rear suspension's anti-squat values. This also ensures greater consistency in the kinematics when riders switch between chainring sizes. Despite all these innovations, one thing remains unchanged: the Canyon Lux aims to remain relatively affordable. The entry-level model is available for just under €4.000, while the top-of-the-line version reaches just under €8.000 – despite its premium components.
- Travel 120 mm / 110 mm (front / rear)
- frame material Carbon
- rear end single pivot
- Frame weight (Manufacturer's specification, M, CFR, without damper) 1.480 gr
- Total weight (Manufacturer's specification, M) 9,8 - 11,5 kg
- Features Anti-squat "Quick-Chip", space for two bottle holders
- Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL
- www.canyon.com
Price Canyon Lux World Cup CFR XTR (RRP): €7.999
Price Canyon Lux World Cup CFR XX (RRP): €7.499
Price Canyon Lux World Cup CFR X0 (RRP): €5.999
Price Canyon Lux World Cup CFR XT (RRP): €4.999
Price Canyon Lux World Cup CF (RRP): €3.999
In detail
The Canyon Lux frame platform, available in both CF and a higher-end CFR version, has undergone extensive modifications. The Koblenz-based company managed to shave 55 grams off the carbon chassis. This means the CFR frame in size M weighs [weight missing] without (!) the shock. 1.480 According to the manufacturer, the rear suspension kinematics have also been modified: The progression of the leverage ratio between the rear wheel and the shock is now more consistent and therefore more predictable; in addition, the curve has been flattened in the first half to achieve more traction through a more active suspension setup. To prevent the rear suspension from compressing excessively under chain tension, the anti-squat values have been increased across the board. Thanks to a flip chip in the main pivot point, this can be fine-tuned – for example, for different track conditions, preferences, or chainring sizes.
Geometrie
At the heart of the major geometry update is a focus on improved downhill performance without compromising the Canyon Lux's climbing ability. The frame now offers more suspension travel (120/110 mm), a 2,5° slacker head angle (66°), and a longer wheelbase. Athletes like Luca Schwarzbauer emphasize that a more relaxed and recovered descent allows for a better approach to the next climb. The geometry update also includes a 0,5° steeper seat angle, now at 75,5°. The stack height has also been increased compared to the previous model. Chainstay length changes only between sizes M and L; Canyon thankfully provides information on the maximum insertion depth of the seatpost.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack (Height) | 592 mm | 592 mm | 597 mm | 609 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 435 mm | 455 mm | 475 mm | 495 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
| top tube length | 568 mm | 588 mm | 609 mm | 632 mm | 656 mm |
| Head tube length | 93 mm | 93 mm | 95 mm | 108 mm | 120 mm |
| Steering angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Chain stay length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1143 mm | 1163 mm | 1185 mm | 1216 mm | 1242 mm |
| bottom bracket drop | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| standover height | 442 mm | 440 mm | 442 mm | 445 mm | 450 mm |
| Maximum insertion depth of seat tube | 295 mm | 325 mm | 345 mm | 375 mm | 405 mm |
| FC-2-RC | 1,63 | 1,67 | 1,72 | 1,76 | 1,82 |
Equipment
Canyon offers five different build options for the Lux. Four of these feature a CFR frame. Only the entry-level model comes with the slightly heavier CF frame. For just under €4.000, XC athletes get RockShox Select+ suspension, a SRAM Eagle 90 drivetrain, and DT Swiss aluminum wheels. One step up, Canyon offers its own carbon wheelset, which weighs a claimed 1.570 g. Across the various build options, Shimano and SRAM alternate for the drivetrain and brakes, using their top-of-the-line XT/XTR and X0/XX SL groupsets. Most models come equipped with a Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ray Ralph tire combination; only the top-of-the-line model features Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Lite tires in a 2,4" width.
| Lux World Cup CFR XTR | Lux World Cup CFR XX | Lux World Cup CFR X0 | Lux World Cup CFR XT | Lux World Cup CF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 SL Factory | RockShox Sid Ultimate | RockShox Sid Select+ | Fox 34 SL Perf. Elite | RockShox Sid Select+ |
| Suspension shocks | Fox Float SL Factory | RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ | Fox Float SL Performance Elite | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ |
| switching group | Shimano XTR Di2 | SRAM XX SL transmission with power meter | SRAM X0 transmission with power meter | Shimano XT Di2 | SRAM Eagle 90 |
| Brakes | Shimano M9220, M9200 | SRAM Motive Ultimate | SRAM Maven Silver | Shimano M8220, M8200 | SRAM Motive Bronze |
| Wheels | Shimano WH-M9200 XTR | DT Swiss XCR1200 | DT Swiss XCR1500 | Canyon XC 30 CF | DT Swiss XR1700 |
| Tires | Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Lite 2,4" | Schwalbe Racing Ray / Racing Ralph 2,35" | Schwalbe Racing Ray / Racing Ralph 2,35" | Schwalbe Racing Ray / Racing Ralph 2,35" | Schwalbe Racing Ray / Racing Ralph 2,35" |
| Dropper grabber claw | Fox Transfer SL FS | Canyon | Canyon | Canyon | Canyon |
| Saddle | Ergon SPR20 CF | Ergon SPR20 CF | Ergon SPR20 TiNox | Ergon SPR20 CrMo | Ergon SPR20 Neo |
| Weight (manufacturer's specification, size M) | 9,8 kg | 10,4 kg | 10,8 kg | 10,9 kg | 11,5 kg |
| Price (RRP) | €7.999 | €7.499 | €5.999 | €4.999 | €3.999 |
Information and images: Canyon press release