In combination with the Ice-Tech discs (160 mm diameter each), the performance is impressive - the brakes respond sensitively and can be controlled excellently. An interesting feature is the option of retrofitting special mudguards - this transforms the Inflite into the perfect all-weather bike. The testers missed a little of the liveliness that characterises other models in the test. Just under nine kilos cannot be completely eliminated. The riding position is quite short due to the parallelogram seat post, which offers hardly any offset. However, this could be changed with just a few adjustments. A bike of impeccable quality with balanced handling at an amazing price.
What the testers say
Oliver The gears, brakes and tyres are excellent. I would have liked to sit further back, which was not possible because of the support.
Semyon Balanced riding behaviour. I didn't notice anything of the suspension support off-road.
Price 1,699 Euro
Weight 8.8 kilos
Available via mail order
Reference/Info www.canyon.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.419/456/59 g
Frame sizes*** 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 575/560/160 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,020/59 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 592/384 mm/1.54
Equipment
Steering bearing Acros Ai70, top 1-1/4, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes (f./h.) Shimano BR-RS785 (160/160 mm)
Shift lever/derailleur/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (46/36 t.; press-fit)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R23 Spline/Schwalbe Rocket Ron 33C (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem Canyon/Canyon
Saddle/post Ergon SM30/Canyon VCLS 2.0 (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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