Canyon Exceed CF SLX 2016

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» Whether it’s my equipment, training or nutrition, i alWays try to push myself to the limit and get the best out of my bike and body.« alban lakata, uCi XCm World Champion 2015

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5 exceed cf sLx | Beyond Limits

beyond limits

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f i r s t p r otot y p e — f i r s t V i C to ry

going Beyond Limits — that was our aim when we set out to develop a new xc race bike. up to now, the performance of hardtail racers has been judged primarily by one key parameter: the stiffness-to-weight ratio, or stW. from the outset, we decided that focussing on stW alone is too limited. in addition to stiffness-to-weight, the relationship be-tween weight and control, comfort and durability also plays an essential role when it comes to overall performance.

By calling on the experience we gained over years with our xc race bikes at the world's hardest stage races we have succeeded in creating a bike that unites all of these characteristics. this is the next stage in the evolution of the 2013 transalp-winning grand canyon cf sLx: the exceed cf sLx

the exceed cf sLx recorded its first major victory during proto-type phase on the biggest stage of all. topeak-ergon racing team’s alban Lakata took the 2015 uci xcm World championship crown in Val gardena, leading the race from start to finish.

his win was all the proof we needed that the bike was ready. the exceed cf sLx is a pure performance machine developed with one goal in mind: to provide racers with the best foundation for them to live their passion to the full and push themselves further than ever.

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» Weight has alWays played a deCisiVe role for me. i loVe to ride With the lightest setup possible and With the eXCeed i Can go lighter than eVer before« sally bigham, topeak-ergon racing team

W e i g h t

one of the main goals in the development of the exceed cf sLx was to set a new benchmark when it comes to low frame weight. the bike has to be light enough to attack all types of climb. at the same time, it also has to be stiff enough to convert all of the rider’s power into forward momentum. the exceed cf sLx frame alone is a whole 300 g lighter than its predecessor, the grand canyon cf sLx. this impressive weight reduction is a result of surface optimisation according to our minimal surface concept

minimal surfaCe ConCepta soap film has the characteristic of always forming the small-est surface with the highest surface tension within a given boundary curve.

We used this principle in the development of the exceed cf sLx to minimise the surface area of the frame and thereby reduce its weight.

the minimal surface concept can be divided into four compo-nent parts:

sLim nodesstraight Lines sLender tuBes smart detaiLs

W e i g h t

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slim nodesnodes define the points where different tubes converge. the bigger these points are, the greater the amount of foam that needs to be used to make the design possible. all of the nodes on the frames were made as small as possible in order to reduce the amount of foam and therefore save weight.

node steering tube

bottom bracket

seat tube

exceed cf sLx (g) 167 143 91

grand canyon cf sLx (g) 196 190 124


-109 gWeight*

* Weight reduction oVer the grand canyon cf sLx due to sLim nodes


straight linesa straight line is the shortest way to connect two points. all of the exceed cf sLx’s tubes were therefore designed to be as short and straight as possible with consideration being given to the available space. this made it possible to reduce the total surface area.


slender tubesthe bigger the cross section of a tube, the greater its surface area. cross sections are usually enlarged in order to generate stiffness. to keep the surfaces as small as possible we have only increased the cross section to a certain degree in order to achieve the perfect balance between stiffness and lightness.


Cross seCtion doWn tubeexceed cf sLx

Cross seCtion doWn tubegrand canyon cf sLx

tubes down tube top tube seat tube Chainstay seatstay

exceed cf sLx (g) 146 56 31 74 32

grand canyon cf sLx (g) 207 85 44 96 60


-153 gWeight*

* Weight reduction oVer the grand canyon cf sLx due to sLender tuBes


smart details further weight has been reduced by applying the following features:

Brake caLLiper positioningplacing the brake calliper between the seatstay and the chain-stay means there is no need for a stiffening brace. this signifi-cantly reduces the amount of materials used on the left side dropout without any stiffness being lost.

deraiLLeur hangerthe weight advantage of 1x11 drivetrains can be fully exploited thanks to the new derailleur hanger. the main derailleur bolt doubles up as the hanger bolt meaning an extra screw can be saved to reduce weight.

side dropout

exceed cf sLx (g) 53

grand canyon cf sLx (g) 85


-32 gWeight*

* Weight reduction oVer the grand canyon cf sLx due to smart detaiLs


870 gframe weight*

* the 8% surface area reduction thanks to our minimaL surface concept resuLts in a 300 g Weight saVing oVer

the grand canyon cf sLx


s t i f f n e s s

» When it Comes to Climbing one thing matters aboVe all else: immediate poWer transfer« robert mennen, topeak-ergon racing team

st i f f n e ss

st r a i g h t a h e a d

some manufacturers build lightweight bikes, others build bikes with high degrees of stiffness. however, mastering the art of lightweight construction is about finding the perfect compromise between stiffness and weight (stW). stW is what determines how quickly you reach the top of the climb. this value isn’t just a generic term for how good a bike is, it’s an actual measure-ment. that’s why we made it our primary goal to set a new stW benchmark with the exceed cf sLx.

the bigger the cross section of a tube, the more laterally stiff the frame will be as a result. as our focus lay on making the surfaces smaller, we could not simply keep expanding tube cross sections; but rather, we had to sustain geometric stiffness (form) alongside material stiffness.

By using high performance materials, it is possible to obtain outstanding stW values without losing significant amounts of stiffness in the process. doing this required using the right blend of premium carbon fibres.

the 870 g frame is made up exclusively of high tensile (ht), high modulus (hm) and intermediate modulus (im) classes of fibre. using such a mix of fibres allows us to create a layup that not only delivers the frame’s low weight, but also its high levels of stiffness, impact and fatigue resistance.

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103nm/°/kg*

* stW VaLue

» When you get a neW bike and you feel great on it straight aWay, then eVerything just CliCks« alban lakata, topeak-ergon racing team

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ko m f o rt

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Vibrations that enter the body via the bike have a negative effect on rider endurance by promoting muscle and joint fatigue. re-ducing these vibrations to increase comfort can therefore directly improve rider performance.

VerticaL comfort LateraL stiffness — VcLs for short. at canyon, this abbreviation has stood for outstanding comfort and uncompromisingly high levels of lateral stiffness for many years. this technology makes it possible to intercept and reduce ver-tical load peaks that have an impact on the body.

VcLs technology is based on a combination of elastic high per-formance fibres, optimised tube dimensions and specially de-veloped components such as the seatpost, seatstays and seat nodes.

the seatpost is an essential component when it comes to com-fort as it can possess elastic properties that promote vertical deformation when loads are applied. the comfort of the seatpost is therefore directly proportional to the amount bending length available. in conjunction with 100 mm of front suspension and our VcLs post 2.0 split seatpost the exceed cf sLx as a com-plete unit delivers an exceptionally smooth ride.

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10.9mm*

* defLection

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» if it's steep on the Way up, it'll be steep on the Way doWn. that's Where you haVe to be able to rely 100 % on your equipment« alban lakata, topeak-ergon racing team

h a Lt B a r k e i t

the desire to create a durable, stable and hard-wearing frame is easy to understand. more material is used at points of great stress than at points of low stress. When you consider the de-mands of designing a frame that weighs less than 900 g, this task becomes much more complex. any potential weak points are avoided thanks to the application of optimised cross sections and impact spines.

optimised cross sectionsto save weight and increase stiffness simultaneously tube cross sections can be enlarged and their wall thicknesses reduced. however, by taking this approach there is a critical break-off point that cannot be ignored. With the exceed cf sLx, the cross sections are a size that guarantee the best possible durability as we have steered clear of the point where the tube walls be-come critically thin.

impact spines impact spines are located on the underside of the top tube and down tube to further enhance the durability of the exceed cf sLx. these are reinforced sections of carbon are positioned along the length of each tube. as a result, the frame possesses outstanding impact resistance from a range of puncture or buckling forces.

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QuaLity controL achieving a construction as cutting-edge as the exceed cf sLx would not be possible if it were not for comprehensive quality control measures. that is why every single frame passes through our in-house ct scanner to ensure that every single fibre is exactly where it needs to be.

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» When you’re riding at the limit you need to haVe Complete ConfidenCe in the bike’s geometry.« robert mennen, topeak-ergon racing team

h a n d L i n g

a race bike has to give the rider a sense of stability and control in every scenario. When the heart rate is maxed out and energy levels start to drop off at the top of a climb, racers need to be able to recover on descents while still riding fast. the bike there-fore has to be easy to control and handle like it’s on rails.

the front center contributes to handling stability off-road. the greater the distance from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of the front axle, the greater the sense of stability when riding downhill. this is why, in comparison to its prede-cessor — the grand canyon cf sLx, we have flattened out the steering angle by 0.5 degrees and extended the reach by 10 mm with the exceed cf sLx. a longer front center results in a racier, more aggressive riding position for extra control down technical sections. handling agility and precision is enhanced by equipping short stems and broad handlebars. a central riding position is crucial for optimum weight distribution. this is the reason why we have adapted the rear triangle configuration for different frame sizes and the wheels to the rider size.

h a n d L i n g

q u i C k e r , s a f e r , m o r e C o n t r o l l e d

increased front center

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frame sizes Xs s m l Xl

equivalent size (inches) 14" 16" 17,5" 19" 21,5"

seat tube length (mm) 350 395 440 485 545

top tube length (mm) 540 568 600 620 650

head tube length (mm) 90 90 100 115 145

steering angle (°) 69.5 69.5 69.5 69.5 69.5

seat tube angle (°) 74° 74° 74° 74° 74°

chainstay Lengths (mm) 422 427 427 432 437

seat tube angle (mm) 1041 1070 1104 1130 1168

stack (mm) 575 604 611 625 653

reach (mm) 375 395 425 441 463

str (mm) 1.53 1.53 1.44 1.42 1.41

BB offset (mm) 48 65 63 63 63

stem length (mm) 70 80 80 90 100

handlebar width (mm) 720 720 720 720 720

crank length (mm) 170 170 175 175 175

seatpost diameter (mm) 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9

seatpost length (mm) 400 400 400 400 400

Wheel size (inches) 27.5" 29" 29" 29" 29"

rear triangle width (mm) 142 142 142 142 142

rear ends that are too short perform poorly when climbing. We have extended the rear ends specifically on L and xL frame sizes in order to provide the best possible climbing performance. xs and s frame sizes offer lower standover height, as well as a lower bottom bracket in conjunction with 170 mm crank arms. this provides a lower center of gravity, greater stability and the sense of being at the center of the bike.

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» less is more.« peter felber, mechanic topeak-ergon racing team

f e at u r e s

impaCt proteCtion unitthe impact protection unit (ipu), developed and patented by canyon, protects the top tube from being damaged by the han-dlebar thanks to an integrated limit stop. if the handlebars hit the ipu with enough force, hollow screws are designed to break and absorb the impact, leaving the top tube unharmed.

through aXleall riders can benefits from using the through axles as their stiffness allows for even better power transfer. the rear wheel sits securely in the dropout thanks to the increased contact area and holds its line better on long and rough descents.

internal routingthis not only looks clean, it keeps things clean. every externally routed cable is a potential dirt trap when riding off-road. Less mud gets caught by a completely smooth down tube and any debris can be quickly wiped off by hand to save precious grams when racing.

di2 Compatible the frame of the exceed cf sLx allows you to choose freely between a mechanical or an electronic groupset. With elec-tronic groupsets, the battery can be integrated in the down tube above the bottom bracket where it is completely protected from the elements.

dropper post CompatibleWe have recognised the potential of dropper posts when racing for years. the exceed allows you to choose freely. if you opt for a dropper post, you can route the lines easily inside the frame.

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d e s i g n

the dimensioning of the exceed cf sLx follows the philosophy of minimalism: each cross section is reduced to the smallest possible area in this aggressive, performance-oriented design.

all of the frame segments flow and thereby connect with each other geometrically thanks to an abundance of precise lines and the hexagonal foundation cross section.

tube profiles highlight light-catching contours that run from the steering head to the dropout and underline canyon's signature use of form.

minimalist design in the field of nodes. inspired by the shape of soap films that always form the optimum surface between boundary curves.

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EXCEED CF SLX SPECIFICATIONSMY 2016

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EXCEED CF SLX 8.9 EXCEED CF SLX 9.9 RACE EXCEED CF SLX 9.9

FRAME Canyon Exceed CF SLX 29 Canyon Exceed CF SLX 29 Canyon Exceed CF SLX 29

HEADSET Cane Creek 40 Cane Creek 40 Cane Creek 40

FORK RockShox SID XX WC RockShox RS-1 RockShox RS-1

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 11-speed Shadow Plus SRAM XO1 1x11 Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 11-speed Shadow Plus

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore XT FD-M8020 Side Swing 2x11 – Shimano Deore XT FD-M8020 Side Swing 2x11

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Deore XT SL-M8000 11-speed SRAM XO1 1x11 trigger Shimano Deore XT SL-M8000 11-speed

BRAKES Shimano Deore XT BR-M8000 SRAM Guide RSC Shimano Deore XT BR-M8000

WHEELS DT Swiss XR1501 DT Swiss XR1501 DT Swiss Spline Race

TYRES Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2 Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2 Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2

CASSETTE Shimano Deore XT 11-40, 11-speed SRAM XG1150 10-42 Shimano Deore XT 11-40, 11-speed

CRANKSET Race Face Next SL 2x11 SRAM X01 DM Race Face Next SL 2x11

GEAR RATIO 38/28 32 38/28

BOTTOM BRACKET Race Face SRAM PF BB Race Face

STEM Canyon V14 Canyon V14 Canyon V14

HANDLEBAR Canyon AL Flatbar H12 720 Canyon AL Flatbar H12 720 Canyon CF Flatbar H20 720

GRIPS Ergon GA1 Ergon GA1 Ergon GA1

SADDLE Fizik Tundra 2 mg Ergon SM 30 Fizik Tundra 2 mg

SADDLE CLAMP Canyon Clinger Canyon Clinger Canyon Clinger

SEATPOST Canyon VCLS Post 2.0 Canyon VCLS Post 2.0 Canyon VCLS Post 2.0

WEIGHT (KG) 9,5 kg 9,32 kg 9,56 kg

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EXCEED CF SLX 9.9 SL EXCEED CF SLX 9.9 Pro Race EXCEED CF SLX 9.9 Pro



FORK Fox 32 Terralogic FACTORY Kashima 100 RockShox RS-1 RockShox RS-1

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR RD-M9000 11-speed Shadow Plus SRAM XX1 1x11 SRAM XX 2x10

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR FD-M9020 Side Swing 2x11 - SRAM XX 2x10

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano XTR SL-M9000 11-speed SRAM XX1 1x11 trigger SRAM XX 2x10

BRAKES Shimano XTR BR-M9000 SRAM Guide Ultimate SRAM Guide Ultimate

WHEELS Mavic CrossMax SL Pro DT Swiss XRC 1200 DT Swiss XRC 1200

TYRES Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2 Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2 Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2

CASSETTE Shimano XTR CS-M9000 11-40, 11speed SRAM XG1199 10-42 SRAM PG-1080 11-36

CRANKSET Shimano XTR FC-M9020 SRAM XX1 DM SRAM XX 2x10

GEAR RATIO 38/28 32 39/26

BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano XTR SRAM PF BB SRAM PF BB


HANDLEBAR Canyon CF Flatbar H20 720 Canyon CF Flatbar H20 720 Canyon CF Flatbar H20 720

GRIPS Ergon GA1 Ergon GA1 Ergon GA1

SADDLE Fizik Tundra 2 mg Ergon SM 30 Ergon SM 30

SADDLE CLAMP Canyon Clinger Canyon Clinger Canyon Clinger



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EXCEED CF SLX 9.9 DI-2 EXCEED CF SLX 9.9 LTD EXCEED CF SLX 9.9 WMN



FORK RockShox RS-1 DT Swiss OPM O.D.L. Carbon Tune Skyline U30 DC15 DT Through Axle

RockShox SID XX WC

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR Di2 RD-M9050-SGS SRAM XX1 with CeramicSpeed Pulley Titanium coated Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 11-speed Shadow Plus

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR FD-M9070 Di2 2x11 - Shimano Deore XT FD-M8020 Side Swing 2x11

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano XTR Di2 11-speed SRAM XX1 twister Shimano Deore XT SL-M8000 11-speed

BRAKES Shimano XTR BR-M9000 AVID XX Shimano Deore XT BR-M8000

WHEELS DT Swiss XRC 1200 Bike Ahead AC-29 biturboRS Clincher DT Swiss XR1501

TYRES Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2 FW: Maxxis Ikon eXCeption, Silkworm 2.2 RW: Maxxis Aspen eXCeption, Silkworm 2.1

Continental X-King RaceSport 2.2

CASSETTE Shimano XTR CS-M9000 11-40, 11-speed SRAM CS XG 1199 10-42T Shimano Deore XT 11-40, 11-speed

CRANKSET Shimano XTR FC-M9020 Tune black Foot Race Face Next SL 2x11

GEAR RATIO 38/28 32 36/26

BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BB-94 CeramicSpeed Coated Race Face


HANDLEBAR Canyon CF Flatbar H20 720 Canyon CF Flatbar H20 720 Canyon AL Flatbar H12 700

GRIPS Ergon GA1 ESI Grips Racer's Edge Ergon GA2

SADDLE Fizik Tundra 2 mg Tune Re4mer Selle Italia SLS Lady Flow

SADDLE CLAMP Canyon Clinger Tune Schraubwürger Canyon Clinger



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