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.

What is the maximum tyre clearance for the Exceed CFR?

The maximum tire size we’d recommend would be a 2.35/2.4 tire mounted to a rim with an internal width of 30mm rim. Tire sizes, of course, vary from one tire manufacturer to another, so we always recommend that riders double check tire clearance immediately after installing their new rear tire.

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Canyon Mountain Cross-Country Exceed

Exceed CFR

An 8.9kg 29 inch carbon fibre hardtail. Made for racers, by racers. This is Canyon Factory Racing, the next level.

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The new speed of light

At 835g*, the CFR frame is astonishingly light, thanks to the extremely rare Toray M40X carbon fibre (AKA unicorn hair). With CFR, the Exceed lives up to its name, defying all expectations and delivering the carbon trifecta: light + stiff + strong = victory.

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Balanced 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.

Made for racers, by racers

CFR is 6 years in the making with over 30 000 hours of test riding. Every aspect of the Exceed, from the race-fit cockpit to revolutionary DT Swiss dropper post has been tested with the best.

Canyon engineering DNA

Engineering. It’s the beating heart of Canyon. Every bike, every race, every wipe-out is a chance to learn. We share this winning DNA across every bike because every little detail matters.

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The Cross-Country experts Exceed CFR FAQs

- 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.

- The maximum tire size we’d recommend would be a 2.35/2.4 tire mounted to a rim with an internal width of 30mm rim. Tire sizes, of course, vary from one tire manufacturer to another, so we always recommend that riders double check tire clearance immediately after installing their new rear tire.