Strictly speaking, that was Canyon Lux since its launch in 2018 half a down-country bike. The Koblenz-based direct mail order company has equipped some Lux CF models with 110-millimetre suspension forks and lowerable seat posts out. The rear suspension travel in the BIKE test lab was also always around 107 millimetres - a tad more than classic race fullys have. However, as sporty full-suspension touring bikes based on race bikes are becoming increasingly popular, Canyon is launching the new Lux Trail for 2022. Down-Country-Bike. We have already had the opportunity to ride the new Canyon mountain bike, show the models and explain the differences to the Lux race bike, which will still be available.
New carbon main frame and customised geometry
120 millimetres of travel at the front, 110 millimetres at the rear, a dropper post and 30 millimetre wide rims qualify the newcomer as a grown-up down-country bike. Contrary to the concept of most other manufacturers, who simply equip a classic race bike with a longer suspension fork, Canyon adapts the geometry to the increased suspension travel with a new main frame. The goal: longer and slacker for smoother running at high speeds. To achieve this, the head angle has been slackened by 2.5 degrees compared to the classic Lux (67.5 degrees). The reach has also increased by around two centimetres, from 457 to 480 millimetres in size L, for example. On the other hand, the engineers have left the rear triangle almost unchanged from the Lux. The longer suspension travel is only ensured by a shock with more stroke (210 x 55 mm). The frame weight remains fully competitive at 1967 grams in size M (BIKE measurement). The Lux Trail CF frame is available in four frame sizes from S to XL.
Lux Trail: two bottle cages and familiar details
Despite significantly increased downhill ambitions, the lightweight touring bike should climb just as efficiently as the classic Lux. Accordingly, long tours are possible. Two large water bottles can also be transported on the Lux Trail from frame size M so that you don't run out of water on the way. There are also some other typical Canyon details on the Lux Trail CF: the Quixle thru-axle with integrated lever, a steering stop limiter and a minimalist, 3.7 gram chain guide.
Canyon Lux Trail CF - the facts:
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 120 / 110 millimetres
- Frame weight: 1967 grams in size M (BIKE measurement)
- Four frame sizes S-XL
- Vario seatposts with 100-125 mm stroke
- 30 millimetre wide rims
- 29 x 2.4/2.35 inch wide tyres
- Four models from 3299 to 5799 euros
Lux Trail: top model in team livery by Emily Batty
Three of the four models come with Fox suspension and Shimano drivetrains and brakes. It starts with the Lux Trail CF 6 with the Shimano SLX for 3299 euros, which is said to weigh 12.1 kilos. The 7 model costs 1000 euros more, is 400 grams lighter and has better Fox suspension and a Shimano XT groupset. Our test bike, the Lux Trail CF 8, comes with the electronic Sram GX Eagle AXS groupset and a Reverb AXS dropper post. It also comes with a Rockshox SID Select+ fork and DT Swiss XRC1501 wheels for 5299 euros. The top model (Lux Trail CF 9) is painted by Canyon in the design of Emily Batty's World Cup team. With Fox Factory suspension, Shimano XTR groupset and DT Swiss XRC1200 carbon wheels, it costs 5799 euros and weighs 10.9 kilos.
