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I tested the original Canyon Lux Trail back in 2021. It was an interesting bike, utilising the same rear end as the racier Lux World Cup, albeit with a longer and slacker front triangle. Combined with a 120mm travel fork and some other spec tweaks, it was effectively a shortcut to create a new model line.
Having tested the waters, Canyon then fully committed with the second generation Lux Trail in 2023. This bike featured a dedicated chassis, suspension platform and geometry that helped to further distinguish it from the Lux World Cup. Despite this, it was still a sharp and efficient XC bike with a dual remote lockout. That was fine if you approached it with that in mind, but riders expecting an actual trail bike were left wanting more.
Canyon appears to have taken that on board, reimagining the Lux Trail concept for this third generation model. With more travel and progressive geometry in a package that’s claimed to weigh as little as 12.16kg, it’s an intriguing bike that replaces both the previous Lux Trail and the Neuron.
I’ve just received a Lux Trail CF 9 for review, but before getting it dirty let’s take a closer look and find out what’s new.
2027 Canyon Lux Trail Overview
The 2027 Canyon Lux Trail is really the first of its lineage to be worthy of the ‘trail’ label. Equipped with a 140mm travel fork and 125mm of rear travel, it straddles the gap between the Lux World Cup (120/110mm travel) and the Spectral (150/140mm travel).
While the Lux Trail has more travel, it’s still designed to be a lightweight and efficient trail bike. Canyon has managed to shave off 200g from the frame, which is claimed to weigh just 1,850g without the shock. That’s lighter than a Santa Cruz Blur!
The flex-stay suspension layout is similar to the Lux World Cup, though a longer 55mm stroke shock helps to deliver the extra travel. Canyon has also beefed up the linkage and the swingarm’s carbon layup to handle the harder riding this bike will be subjected to.
You’ll no longer find a remote lockout and the Lux Trail mercifully waves goodbye to headset cable routing. The result is a tidier cockpit and fewer headaches for home mechanics.
Downtube storage has also been updated with a new hatch underneath the bottle cage. The lever feels solid, the opening is big enough to be useful, and it comes with a storage pouch and a nifty integrated multi-tool. Combined with the top tube accessory mount and dual bottle capability, this bike appears ready for some big days out.
Geometry & Size Chart
The Canyon Lux Trail is still produced in five sizes, though there have been some notable updates to geometry.
The head angle is significantly slacker at 64.8°, compared to 67° on the old bike. The reach is also 10mm shorter on most sizes, with our Medium coming in at 450mm. I’m happy to see this, as I found the 460mm reach on the previous model made it feel a little too stretched-out.
Instead of a fixed 435mm rear centre length on all sizes, the new Lux Trail has two: 435mm (XS-M) and 440mm (L-XL). The stack has also gotten taller due to the longer travel fork, but otherwise the BB drop remains at 38mm and the seat tube angle is similar at 76.2°.
It otherwise keeps its commitment to 29in wheels, with no geometry adjustments or flip chips to be found.
Price & Specifications
There are two Canyon Lux Trail models available in Australia. They have the same frame, a Fox 36 SL fork and Float shock, Canyon’s new carbon wheels, a Maxxis Dissector front tyre and a Rekon at the rear.
The Lux Trail CF 7 ($6,499 AUD) gets Fox Performance suspension, a SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical Transmission, Motive Bronze brakes and Canyon finishing kit.
The Lux Trail CF 9 ($9,999 AUD) upgrades to Factory suspension and a Transfer dropper, a SRAM X0 AXS Transmission, Motive Ultimate brakes and Race Face Era carbon bars.
Both bikes come in under 13kg, which is refreshing. Alongside the Scott Spark DC, it’s good to see brands keeping the weigh down on their pedal-focussed trail bikes.
I’ll be doing a lot of pedalling aboard the Lux Trail over the summer season. I’m looking forward to seeing what it’s all about, how it compares to the previous two generations and some of the other bikes we’ve had through the Flow stable this year. Stay tuned for our review and hit us up with any questions in the meantime!
2027 Canyon Lux Trail CF 9
- Frame | Carbon Fibre, Flex-Stay Suspension Design, 125mm Travel
- Fork | Fox 36 SL Factory Series, Grip X Damper, 140mm Travel
- Shock | Fox Float Factory Series, 210x55mm
- Wheels | DT Swiss 350 Hubs & Canyon XC 30 CF Carbon Rims
- Tyres | Maxxis Dissector EXO 2.4in Front & Rekon EXO 2.4in Rear, Dual Compound
- Drivetrain | SRAM X0 AXS Transmission 1×12, 32T Crankset & 10-52T Cassette
- Brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate 4-Piston, 180mm HS2 Rotors
- Handlebar | Race Face Era Carbon, 20mm Rise, 760mm Width
- Stem | Race Face Turbine SL, 50mm Length
- Grips | Ergon GXR
- Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory Series, 31.6mm Diameter, Travel: 150mm (XS-S), 180mm (M-XL)
- Saddle | Ergon SRS Pro Carbon
- Claimed Weight | 12.16kg
- Price | $9,999 AUD
2027 Canyon Lux Trail CF 7
- Frame | Carbon Fibre, Flex-Stay Suspension Design, 125mm Travel
- Fork | Fox 36 SL Performance Series, Grip Damper, 140mm Travel
- Shock | Fox Float Performance Series, 210x55mm
- Wheels | DT Swiss 350 Hubs & Canyon XC 30 CF Carbon Rims
- Tyres | Maxxis Dissector EXO 2.4in Front & Rekon EXO 2.4in Rear, Dual Compound
- Drivetrain | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission 1×12, 32T Crankset & 10-52T Cassette
- Brakes | SRAM Motive Bronze 4-Piston, 180mm Centerline Rotors
- Handlebar | Canyon Alloy, 15mm Rise, 760mm Width
- Stem | Canyon, 45mm Length
- Grips | Ergon GXR
- Seatpost | Canyon Dropper, 31.6mm Diameter, Travel: 150mm (XS-S), 170mm (M-XL)
- Saddle | Ergon SPS20 NEO
- Claimed Weight | 12.8kg
- Price | $6,499 AUD
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