More downcountry but still just as fast – Canyon release an all-new 2024 Lux Trail
Canyon has announced they are releasing a brand new Canyon Lux Trail. The Lux Trail still shares some DNA with the Lux World Cup but has been completely redesigned into what Canyon describes as an Ultra-capable XC bike.
Canyon's range has always had room for a marathon / downcountry bike to nestle between their World Cup-winning cross-country bikes and longer travel trail bikes. A couple of years ago the first Canyon Lux Trail was released, which took a slacker longer front end and bolted it to a Lux rear end. The bike couldn't shake its classic XC roots though and as a result, it couldn't compete with the fun but fast downcountry bikes.
Canyon appears to continue to lean into the performance side of downcountry, aiming the Lux Trail at the marathon/FKT (Fastest Known Time) market. The good news is it looks as though they took Guy Kesteven's criticisms (from his Canyon Lux Trail review) on board, as the new version addresses many of the sticking points that he found held it back from being a proper rowdy downcountry bike.
Starting with the numbers, the geometry has received an overhaul. The seat tube has been steepened to 76 degrees and the head tube has been slackened a touch to 67 degrees. Travel has also been tweaked, keeping the 120mm up front but adding an extra 5mm to the rear to give it 115mm of travel.
The suspension system itself has been updated as well, it still has the rough layout of the Lux World Cup but Canyon has added a hanging rocker to give the bike better small bump sensitivity. The shock has three modes, that are actuated by a grip shift, giving the riders the option of Open, Pedal, or Locked mode. The shocks are also tuned based on the frame size (XS to M and for L and XL) which should give a more consistent feel for all riders.
The Lux Trail will only be available in carbon frames and come in either CF or the premium CFR levels. Canyon quotes the CF frame weight at 2,164g while the CFR is 1,996g.
Canyon has sweated over the details too. Every frame size has space for two water bottles and all bikes come with size-specific dropper post travel and cockpit dimensions.
Canyon has added plenty of neat storage for accessories. For quick access, there is a mini-tool under the top tube, a CO2 canister attached to the inside of the downtube storage cover, and tire plugs in the bar ends. For bigger repairs, there's downtube space for the Canyon Load Pouch (€19.95) where you can keep tubes, levers, more CO2, and any other spares that you might need along the way.
The tools are sold separately so you can build your own repair kit, or you can buy a complete Lux Trail Tool Bundle for €112.14.
Availability, pricing and specification
The Lux Trail is available in six models. Two CFR models: Lux Trail CFR LTD and Lux Trail CFR. And four CF models: Lux Trail CF 9, 8, 7, and 6. The new Lux Trail is available now on Canyon.com. Some bad news if you're in the US and fancy the premium CFR frame, as the CFR models and the CF 6 model are not available in the US.
Keep reading to see the full Canyon Lux range.
Canyon Lux Trail CFR LTD
Frame: Canyon Lux CFR Trail
Shock: Rock Shox SIDLuxe Ultimate Remote, 115mm
Fork: Rock Shox SID Ultimate 3-Position Remote, 120mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX Eagle AXS Transmission, 12sp
Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate
Bar / Stem: Canyon CP0037 integrated bar and stem
Seatpost: Rock Shox Reverb AXS
Saddle: Ergon SM10 Pro
Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, four-pot with 180mm (f) / two-pot with 160mm (r)
Wheels: DT Swiss XRC1200
Tires: Maxxis Rekon 3C Exo 2.4 / Maxxis Rekon Race Dual Exo 2.35
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight: 11.66 kg (claimed)
Price: $N/A / £8,099 / €8,499
Canyon Lux Trail CFR
Frame: Canyon Lux CFR Trail
Shock: FOX Float SL Factory Remote, 115mm
Fork: FOX 34 Stepcast Factory Remote, 120mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR, 12-speed, 12sp
Shifters: Shimano XTR
Bar / Stem: Canyon CP0037 integrated bar and stem
Seatpost: FOX Transfer SL Factor
Saddle: Ergon SM10 Pro
Brakes: Shimano XTR two-pot,180mm /160mm rotors
Wheels: DT Swiss XRC1200
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph SR TLE EVO 2.35 / Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight: 11.25 kg (claimed)
Price: $N/A / £6,699 / €6,999
Canyon Lux Trail CF 9
Frame: Canyon Lux CF Trail
Shock: Rock Shox SIDLuxe Select+ Remote, 115mm
Fork: Rock Shox SID Select+ Remote, 120mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission, 12sp
Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate
Bar / Stem: Race Face Ride bar and stem
Seatpost: Rock Shox Reverb AXS
Saddle: Ergon SM10 Pro
Brakes: SRAM Level Silver Stealth, four-pot with 180mm (f) / two-pot with 160mm (r)
Wheels: DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline S12
Tires: Maxxis Rekon 3C Exo 2.4 / Maxxis Rekon Race Dual Exo 2.35
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight: 12.45 kg (claimed)
Price: $5,799 / £5,449 / €5,699 or $5,799
Canyon Lux Trail CF 8
Frame: Canyon Lux CF Trail
Shock: FOX 34 SC Performance Elite, 115mm
Fork: FOX Float SL Performance Elite Remote, 120mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano DEORE XT M8100, 12sp
Shifters: Shimano DEORE XT M8100
Bar / Stem: Race Face Ride bar and stem
Seatpost: FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite
Saddle: Ergon SM10 Sport
Brakes: Shimano XTR two-pot,180mm /160mm rotors
Wheels: DT Swiss XRC 1700 Spline
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph SG TLE EVO 2.35 / Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight: 12.48 kg (claimed)
Price: $4,799 / £4,499 / €4,699 or $4,799
Canyon Lux Trail CF 7
Frame: Canyon Lux CF Trail
Shock: FOX 34 SC Performance Elite, 115mm
Fork: FOX Float SL Performance Elite Remote, 120mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100, 12sp
Shifters: Shimano SLX M7100
Bar / Stem: Race Face Ride bar and stem
Seatpost: FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite
Saddle: Ergon SM10 Sport
Brakes: Shimano SLX M7100,180mm /160mm rotors
Wheels: DT Swiss X 1900 Spline
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph SG TLE EVO 2.35 / Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight: 12.48 kg (claimed)
Price: $3,799 / £4,499 / €3,699 or $3,799
Canyon Lux Trail CF 6
Frame: Canyon Lux CF Trail
Shock: FOX 34 SC Performance Elite, 115mm
Fork: FOX Float SL Performance Elite Remote, 120mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano DEORE M6100, 12sp
Shifters: Shimano DEORE M6100
Bar / Stem: Race Face Ride bar and stem
Seatpost: FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite
Saddle: Ergon SM10 Sport
Brakes: Shimano SLX M7100,180mm /160mm rotors
Wheels: DT Swiss AM LN 370
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph SG TLE EVO 2.35 / Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight: 13.10 kg (claimed)
Price: $N/A / £3,199 / €3,299
