Canyon Roadlite CF 9 LTD

The "Roadlite CF 9 LTD" model from Canyon is a high-quality fitness bike that stands out for its advanced features and light weight. Priced at 3499 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features that appeal to both ambitious amateur cyclists and professional riders.

The Roadlite CF 9 LTD’s frame is made of carbon, contributing to a total weight of just 8.26 kg. This low weight ensures excellent handling and enables rapid acceleration and high agility. The fork, also made of carbon (Canyon FK0050 CF SL Disc), complements the frame and contributes to the bike’s overall stiffness and stability.

Braking performance is provided by TRP R803 brakes with a maximum disc size of 160 mm. The front brake disc is a Tektro TR160 model, which ensures reliable and precise braking. The bike’s drivetrain is a SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, which, together with the SRAM GX Eagle AXS shifter, enables smooth and precise gear changes.

The bike is fitted with a SRAM Force 1 crankset, which features a 46T chainring. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB Pressfit, renowned for its durability and efficiency. The handlebars, a Canyon CP04 Cockpit CF, are ergonomically designed and fitted with Ergon GA3 grips, which provide additional comfort.

The Roadlite CF 9 LTD is fitted with Schwalbe G-One Speed 30 mm tyres, mounted on a Reynolds AR41 DB XD wheelset. This combination offers excellent rolling performance and grip on a variety of surfaces. The wheel size is 27"/630 mm, which contributes to balanced riding dynamics.

The saddle is a Canyon Sport Saddle EP1249, mounted on a Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF seatpost with a length of 350 mm. This seatpost offers good shock absorption and enhances comfort on longer rides. In addition, the bike is fitted with a reflector set as a front light and Iridium Premium Flat Pedals.

Further technical specifications include a reach of 400 mm, a stack of 529 mm, a seat tube length of 442 mm, a top tube length of 557 mm and a seat tube angle of 73 degrees. The head tube length is 140 mm, the spacers measure 25 mm and the standover height is 733 mm. The crank length is 165 mm and the wheelbase is specified as 1 mm.

Additional equipment includes a Canyon Organza Bag, a Canyon SRAM eTap AXS instruction manual and a Canyon Starter Box. The bike’s battery is an SRAM Powerpack, which is required for the electronic gear system.

Overall, the Canyon Roadlite CF 9 LTD offers an impressive combination of lightness, stiffness and technical sophistication, making it an excellent choice for discerning cyclists.