{"id":56010,"date":"2023-11-07T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=751757"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:46:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T13:46:19","slug":"new-canyon-lux-trail-is-a-true-downcountry-bike-in-all-but-name","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-canyon-lux-trail-is-a-true-downcountry-bike-in-all-but-name\/","title":{"rendered":"New Canyon Lux Trail is a true downcountry bike in all but name"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated Lux pushes limits of cross-country with relaxed geometry and new kinematics <\/p>

By Alex Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 at 10:00 AM<\/p>

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Canyon\u2019s new 29in-wheeled Lux Trail cross-country mountain bike is designed for high-paced riding, whether that\u2019s heading up or down mountains. It\u2019s a true downcountry bike in all but name.<\/p>\n

The Lux Trail\u2019s geometry has been tweaked, with the new bike sporting a 67-degree head tube angle and 76-degree seat tube angle across the five-size range (XS to XL).<\/p>\n

Using a full carbon fibre construction<\/a> \u2013 either the pricier CFR or more affordable CF \u2013 Canyon claims the Lux Trail CFR\u2019s frame weighs only 1,996g (medium), which makes it \u201cone of the lightest in its category\u201d.<\/p>\n

With a 120mm fork and 115mm of rear-wheel travel<\/a>, the new Lux Trail gets a \u2018hanging rocker\u2019 designed to improve small-bump sensitivity and make it feel as if it has more travel.<\/p>\n

Clever, integrated storage features across the bike include space in the down tube, tyre plugs in the bar ends and a multi-tool<\/a> fitted to the underside of the top tube.<\/p>\n

There are five models in the new Lux Trail range, starting with the Lux Trail CF 6 (\u00a33,199 \/ \u20ac3,299) and topping out at the Lux Trail CFR LTD (\u00a38,099 \/ \u20ac8,499).<\/p>\n

2024 Canyon Lux Trail frame and suspension<\/h2>\n
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The rear shock is nestled under the top tube and is activated by a \u2018hanging rocker\u2019.<\/span><\/figcaption> Canyon<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Made from either Canyon\u2019s top-tier CFR or slightly weightier CF carbon materials, the new Lux Trail\u2019s frame features clean uninterrupted lines from rear axle to head tube.<\/p>\n

According to Canyon, the weight difference between the two material types is minimal; a medium CFR frame tips the scales at 1,996g, while the CF version is 2,164g.<\/p>\n

Along with updates to the frame\u2019s looks, this newest version gets plenty of onboard storage solutions.<\/p>\n

Storage is integrated into the down tube, with the access door \u2013 that sits above rather than underneath the bottle cage mounts \u2013 featuring space for a C02 canister<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A frame bag \u2013 dubbed the Canyon Load Tool Pouch \u2013 extends from the opening to the bend in the frame\u2019s tube just in front of the bottom bracket.<\/p>\n

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The tool kit is stashed both in the down tube and on the underside of the top tube.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Canyon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure> <\/div>
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The tool kit should fix any of the common trail-side issues.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Canyon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

A multi-tool is mounted under the top tube, while the bar ends are fitted with tubeless tyre repair plugs.<\/p>\n

Across the whole size range is space within the front triangle for two water bottles<\/a>, one on the down tube and the other on the seat tube.<\/p>\n

Cables are routed internally via the headset, while the bike uses SRAM\u2019s Univeral Derailleur Hanger<\/a> and has a threaded BSA bottom bracket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The headset features Canyon\u2019s Impact Protection Unit, designed to prevent the bar contacting the top tube by over-rotating. The underside of the down tube has in-built rubberised protection.<\/p>\n

Suspension<\/h3>\n
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The Lux Trail has 115mm of rear-wheel travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Canyon<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Lux Trail\u2019s 115mm of rear-wheel travel is claimed to have good small-bump sensitivity, and become \u201creactive\u201d in its mid-stroke through to bottom-out.<\/p>\n

Canyon hopes its kinematics will make it ride \u201clike a bike with much more rear travel\u201d.<\/p>\n

A \u2018hanging rocker\u2019 that\u2019s attached to the top tube and drives the rear shock controls the suspension\u2019s kinematics.<\/p>\n

This pivots on bushings rather than bearings, also helping to save weight.<\/p>\n

According to Canyon\u2019s suspension graph, the initial 29mm of the bike\u2019s travel up to sag is slightly regressive, getting softer as it compresses.<\/p>\n

From the sag point to bottom-out, it\u2019s then just over 18 per cent progressive.<\/p>\n

Using flex stays \u2013 where the seatstays \u2018bend\u2019 as the suspension compresses \u2013 instead of a seat-to-chainstay pivot on a bush or bearing, Canyon claims this saves weight.<\/p>\n

Each frame size has its own shock tune to better represent the needs of its intended rider.<\/p>\n

A bar-mounted three-position remote lever switches both the shock and fork between open, pedal and locked modes.<\/p>\n

2024 Canyon Lux Trail geometry<\/h2>\n
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Marathon racers will love the space for two water bottles and onboard storage.<\/span><\/figcaption> Canyon<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Lux Trail\u2019s five-size range caters for riders from 158cm (XS) to 200cm (XL) tall.<\/p>\n

Building on the outgoing Lux Trail\u2019s figures, the new bike\u2019s geometry is a step rather than a leap forwards.<\/p>\n

That step puts it firmly in line with other downcountry-style bikes<\/a>\u00a0on offer.<\/p>\n

<\/colgroup> \n
\ufeffSize<\/th>Extra-small<\/th>Small<\/th>Medium<\/th>Large<\/th>Extra-large<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>589<\/td>589<\/td>598<\/td>612<\/td>626<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>412<\/td>438<\/td>460<\/td>480<\/td>500<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>415<\/td>420<\/td>420<\/td>450<\/td>480<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>559<\/td>585<\/td>609<\/td>633<\/td>656<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>90<\/td>90<\/td>100<\/td>115<\/td>130<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>67<\/td>67<\/td>67<\/td>67<\/td>67<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length horizontal<\/b> (mm)<\/td>435<\/td>435<\/td>435<\/td>435<\/td>435<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,129<\/td>1,155<\/td>1,180<\/td>1,206<\/td>1,232<\/td> <\/tr>
BB drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td>38<\/td>38<\/td>38<\/td>38<\/td>38<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover height<\/b> (mm)<\/td>768<\/td>768<\/td>772<\/td>777<\/td>783<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>