What is the difference between an Exceed CFR and an Exceed CF SLX?

All models use the same mold, which means that all Exceed models share the same core design features and frame shaping. The three different carbon frame platforms (CF, SLX, and CFR) differ, however, in material content and layup. With the new CFR we went further than ever before on a mountain bike and achieved an incredibly low weight, making it our lightest hardtail frame to date and definitely one of the lightest frames on the market.

Do all of the Exceeds share the same frame?

All models use the same mold, which means that all Exceed models share the same core design features and frame shaping. The three different carbon frame platforms (CF, SLX, and CFR) differ, however, in material content and layup. With the new CFR we went further than ever before on a mountain bike and achieved an incredibly low weight, making it our lightest hardtail frame to date and definitely one of the lightest frames on the market.

Exceed CF SLX

An all-out carbon cross-country race hardtail. Incredible stiffness-to-weight, aggressive geometry, 100 mm front travel.

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A 1015g* carbon frame

The new Exceed is now lighter, stiffer and stronger. And when we weigh the frame, we weigh the whole frame. Meaning that 1015g also includes artwork, chainsuck plate, chainstay protector, integrated seatpost clamp, and universal derailleur hanger.

*size M

Balanced, modern geometry

A slack 69 degree head angle, a 10mm reach increase and 80mm stems boosts your control on tough terrain while still proving quick and nimble through the tightest trails.

With 29’ wheels on all sizes, you’ll handle everything the rowdiest XC course throws at you.

A 322g carbon cockpit

Achieve a more aerodynamic ride position and shave precious seconds from your best efforts. The new headset design and cable routing improves steering while reducing cockpit clutter.

A 420g dropper post

Exceed CF SLX comes stocked with a specially-designed aluminium dropper post from DT Swiss, tipping the scale at a mere 420g.

Canyon engineering DNA

Impact protection unit

The IPU is integrated neatly within the carbon frame to protect it from over-rotating handlebars in the event of an impact.
Integrated seatpost clamp

Alongside World Championship-winning tube profiles, carried over from the Inflite, our streamlined and integrated seatpost clamp has been designed to shed mud, for the messiest races.
No-tool Quixle

Exceed’s wheels are secured in place with our own stiffness-boosting through-axle design. It even tucks away neatly for easy tool-free removal.
Universal hanger

A universal derailleur hanger solves a lot of problems. As well as protecting your derailleur, it works with all drivetrains, and makes it easier to upgrade later down the line.

Exceed CF SLX or CFR which is best for you?

CFR Frame 835g
CF SLX Frame 1015g
CFR STW* Ratio 118.6
(Nm/°)/kg
CF SLX STW* Ratio 109.3
(Nm/°)/kg
CFR Dropper Post 390g
CF SLX Dropper Post 420g
Carbon cockpit 322g
Carbon cockpit 322g

*Stiffness to weight ratio

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SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, RockShox SID SL Select+ RL Remote

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The Cross-Country experts Exceed CF SLX FAQs

What is the difference between an Exceed CFR and an Exceed CF SLX?
- All models use the same mold, which means that all Exceed models share the same core design features and frame shaping. The three different carbon frame platforms (CF, SLX, and CFR) differ, however, in material content and layup.
  
  With the new CFR we went further than ever before on a mountain bike and achieved an incredibly low weight, making it our lightest hardtail frame to date and definitely one of the lightest frames on the market.
Do all of the Exceeds share the same frame?
- All models use the same mold, which means that all Exceed models share the same core design features and frame shaping. The three different carbon frame platforms (CF, SLX, and CFR) differ, however, in material content and layup. With the new CFR we went further than ever before on a mountain bike and achieved an incredibly low weight, making it our lightest hardtail frame to date and definitely one of the lightest frames on the market.