World Cup running tracks may become more technical, but in general, competitions are still won or lost on climbs. So while Canyon’s revamped Lux World Cup has become, as expected, longer and weaker to increase its descent capabilities, its main goal is still to climb as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Designed for climbing
Canyon is concentrating a lot of its efforts on weight loss from the previous generation Lux. Although the bike is already one of the lighter in the category, Canyon says the new Lux World Cup CFR is 127 g lighter than the current Lux CF SLX, tilting the scales at just 1,535 g (3.38 lb) on average. , with hardware but without paint, shock absorbers or rear axle. Combining these remaining bits would add another 435 g or so.
Details of the Canyon Lux World Cup
Purpose: XC racingFrame Weight: 1.535 g (Lux World Cup CFR); 1.925 g (Lux World Cup CF); unpainted middle frame, without shock absorbers or axle Wheel size: 29 “Stroke: 100 mm front and rear Head tube angle: 68.5 ° Price: US $ 3,999-7,499 / AU $ 5,349-12,049 / € 3,499-7,999 for more information : cany.com
Part of the weight loss is due to the refined shapes of the pipes and the improved types of carbon fiber, but now there are some improved parts for the suspension. The shock absorber extension is again made of injection-molded composite, but in place of the previous forged aluminum mare connection is a new molded piece of carbon fiber, which according to Canyon is both lighter and harder.
As before, Canyon produces Lux in two different versions of carbon fiber. Lux World Cup CFR is the leading model with the highest blend of carbon fiber, while Lux CF uses the same shape but more affordable carbon fiber. This reduces the cost, but also brings the weight of the frame to 1925 g.
However, both versions of the Lux receive the same suspension improvements. The rear travel remains at 100 mm, and Canyon adheres to a simple design with one turn with a shock absorber driven by the link and seat supports without rotation to minimize weight and bending.
The rigidity of the frame is also thought to have increased, and despite the lower weight, Canyon says the durability has actually improved. In particular, Canyon says all Lux frames pass the same Category 3 testing standards as its Neuron bikes.
But also a more capable descender
Even by XC racing standards, the 70 ° head angle of the previous Lux was too steep for modern tastes and routes, so Canyon switched to a longer and weaker approach to make the new Lux World Cup more confident descending device. However, the updates are not too extreme.
The biggest change is the angle of the head tube. It’s still quite fast at 68.5 °, but it’s still a 1.5 ° reduction from the previous version. The range has also increased by 15 mm for each of the five frame sizes, and the stems have been shortened by 10 mm. To maintain proper weight balance, the seat tube angle has been increased by a modest 0.5 ° – still comfortable for pedals at 75 ° – and the chain blades are 5 mm shorter than before. These shorter chains also help keep changes in the circumference and angle of the head tube from bubbling the wheelbase, which increases by a reasonable 16 mm in average size.
The seat tubes have also been shortened by 10 mm across the board for better compatibility with the droppers, and the tire clearance has increased to 2.5 “.
Canyon also made some changes to the suspension. Although Canyon says it has the same amount of anti-squat as before, slight changes in the lever curve presumably add a little more initial sensitivity to smooth riding and also make it easier to use the entire stroke.
However, no one should accept any of this to suggest that Canyon is going down with the Lux World Cup. These 100 mm rear travel are combined with a similar minimum 100 mm front, none of the bikes are equipped by the factory with droppers – although they come with remote locking of the rear shock absorbers – and standard bikes are equipped with 2.35 “- wide tires, max.
Currently, this role is performed by the Lux Trail, which features a slightly more suspension travel, calmer frame geometry and generally improved specifications. Canyon has not yet announced a new Lux Trail to join this new Lux World Cup, but you can be sure it’s on its way.
Water, water everywhere
Canyon has obviously invested a lot of time in sweating the details for the new Lux World Cup.
The suspension hinges have additional seals, and the cartridges in the main hinge are particularly widely spaced, both of which should extend service intervals, especially for riders in wetter climates. At the top, the aluminum axis of the rocket hinge runs all the way through the two bearings to minimize load torsion, while the collet-style fasteners must continue to squeak.
Lux World Cup CFR models go a step further with CeramicSpeed SLT’s standard bearings in the suspension and headphone hinges. However, this is not to reduce friction or save watts, and the bearings are not even ceramic. The bearings and ball bearings are made entirely of stainless steel, but instead of the typical plastic fastener and conventional grease, the bearing balls are wrapped in a hard polymer that is both permanently lubricated and helps protect the balls from water penetration. CeramicSpeed is so confident in their durability that they even come with a lifetime warranty. This is a good thing, as the maintenance of the headphones will be anything but easy at the new Lux World Cup.
Unfortunately, Canyon is in trend with cable routing, equipping the Lux World Cup with an internal setting in which the rear brake hose and the derailleur housing fit into the frame at the top cover of the headphones. This makes it look clean, of course, but since all lines pass through the upper headphone bearing, this will make even basic headphone maintenance run for hours, as both rear lines need to be turned off (and the rear brake deaerated again).
On the plus side, internal routing is at least completely end-to-end.
“Put a new cable and housing in the back of the bike and it will pop right into the headphones – no fishing or swearing required.”
We’ll see about that.
Right behind the headphones, the Canyon Impact Protection Unit’s limiter is now more fully recessed in the upper tube for a more sleek look, while below is the same ultra-minimalist chain guide used in the current Lux. And at the back is Canyon’s comfortable Quixle drive axle, which offers a low profile axle with tools, but the convenience of a pop-up handle.
Models and availability
Canyon will offer four Lux World Cup models worldwide, although only two models will be available in the United States.
The flagship Lux World Cup CFR LTD has a RockShox SID Ultimate fork and SID Luxe rear shock absorber (with remote locking), wireless electronic drive SRAM Eagle XX1 AXS, carbon wheels DT Swiss XRC1200, carbon column for Canyon seat and Canyon CP-piece00. combination of rod and stem. The retail price is US $ 7,499 / AU $ 12,049 / € 7,999.
The Lux World Cup CFR is built on the same frame, but uses a Fox 32 SC Factory fork and Float DPS Factory rear shock absorber (with remote locking), Shimano XTR mechanical drive, DT Swiss XRC1200 carbon wheels and the same Canyon seat and cockpit. The retail price is 10,549 Australian dollars / 6,999 euros.
Lux World Cup CF 7 uses the CF second level frame and is equipped with a Fox 32 SC Performance Elite fork and Float DPS Performance Elite rear shock absorber (with remote locking), Shimano XT drive, Reynolds TR 309/289 carbon wheels and seat, rod and the Race Face Ride bar. The retail price is 6,549 Australian dollars / 4,299 euros.
Finally, there is the Lux World Cup CF 6, which uses the same suspension and finishes as the CF 7, but with Shimano SLX drive and DT Swiss XR1900 alloy wheels for $ 3,999 / $ 5,349 / 3,499 euros.
Canyon says all new Lux World Cup CF models must be available to order immediately in their respective markets, while the CFR will arrive around August / September. We have a sample from Germany, so expect a full review in the coming weeks.
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