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2026 Canyon Exceed CF

XC

The 2026 Canyon Exceed CF sits more aggressive than most XC bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 408 to 485 mm, stack 600 to 646 mm. The Exceed CF 5 build comes with Shimano Deore M6100 shifting and DT Swiss LN XC wheels.

Source: canyon.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Canyon
Model
Exceed
Model year
2026
Frame
CF
Type
XC
Geometry labels
XS, S, M, L, and XL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Source
canyon.com
Checked

Things to know

Compared with other XC bikes on frame geometry alone.

  • Shorter chainstays than 9 in 10 XC bikes: 425 mm, where most sit near 435.

Geometry by size

2026 Canyon Exceed CF geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2026 Canyon Exceed CF frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1156A 447mmB 613mmJ 1156mmH 425mmK 58mmC 611mmD 67.0°E 75.0°F 95mmL 820mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2026 Canyon Exceed CF geometry by size
MeasurementXSSMLXL
Reach(mm)408425447465485
Stack(mm)600604613632646
Head tube angle(°)6767676767
Seat tube angle(°)7575757575
Effective top tube(mm)569 (from the manufacturer)587 (from the manufacturer)611 (from the manufacturer)634 (from the manufacturer)658 (from the manufacturer)
Chainstay length(mm)425425425430435
Wheelbase(mm)11111130115611861217
BB drop(mm)58 (from the manufacturer)58 (from the manufacturer)58 (from the manufacturer)58 (from the manufacturer)58 (from the manufacturer)
Standover(mm)769794820850877
Seat tube length(mm)350Not availableNot availableNot availableNot available
Head tube length(mm)9090 (from the manufacturer)95 (from the manufacturer)110 (from the manufacturer)130 (from the manufacturer)
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Stock build

Exceed CF 519 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type HardtailFrom the manufacturer: Weight 1451 g

Suspension

RockShox Recon Silver TK
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 9 QR / 15 x 100 / 15 x 110From the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8 Alum / 1 1/8 Steel / 1.5 Tapered AlumFrom the manufacturer: Brake mount 160 mm min / 220 mm maxFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 32mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type Solo Air / CoilFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Silver-RL

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Mechanical
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Maximum cog 51 tFrom the manufacturer: Mount type Standard hangerFrom the manufacturer: Cassette compatibility ShimanoFrom the manufacturer: Clutch Yes
CassetteSpeeds 12Weight 595 g
Shimano Deore M6100
Chain
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface BSACrank length 165 / 170 / 175mm
Bottom bracketFrom the manufacturer: Spindle interface Hollowtech IIFrom the manufacturer: Shell width 73mmFrom the manufacturer: Weight 73 g

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 25mm
TireFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
TireFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 2From the manufacturer: Caliper mount IS 6-bolt
Shimano SM-RT76
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Weight 190 g
Shimano SM-RT76
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Weight 190 g

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Rise 6°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Canyon push-on
GripsFrom the manufacturer: Clamp / lock type Slip-on

Seatpost & Saddle

SeatpostFrom the manufacturer: Weight 325 g
Selle Italia X-Boost
Saddle

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Exceed CF 617 parts

Frame

Canyon Exceed
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Weight 900 g

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Weight 117 g
DerailleurMaximum cog 51 tFrom the manufacturer: Mount type standardFrom the manufacturer: Cassette compatibility ShimanoFrom the manufacturer: Clutch yesFrom the manufacturer: Weight 310 g
CassetteSpeeds 12
Shimano Deore XT
Chain
CranksetChainring interface Direct MountSpindle / BB interface Hollowtech IICrank length 165 / 170 / 175mmFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12Weight 638 g

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Rim material AluminumFrom the manufacturer: Spoke count 32From the manufacturer: Weight 1882 g
TireFrom the manufacturer: Weight 750 g
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yesFrom the manufacturer: Weight 738 g

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 2From the manufacturer: Caliper mount IS 6-bolt

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Rise 6°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum

Seatpost & Saddle

SeatpostFrom the manufacturer: Weight 325 g
SaddleWidth 145mmWeight 313 gLength 245mmFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell synthetic

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Exceed CF 716 parts

Frame

Canyon Exceed
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Weight 900 g

Suspension

Fox 32 Performance
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Weight 1330 g

Drivetrain

Shimano Deore XT Di2
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Electronic
DerailleurSpeeds 12Maximum cog 51 tFrom the manufacturer: Actuation type MechanicalFrom the manufacturer: Clutch yesWeight 284 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
CassetteSpeeds 12
Shimano Deore XT
Chain
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface Direct Mount

Wheels & Tires

Reynolds TR309 XC
Wheelset
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 2From the manufacturer: Caliper mount IS 6-bolt

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Rise 6°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum

Seatpost & Saddle

SeatpostFrom the manufacturer: Weight 325 g
Ergon SR10 Pro Sport
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Weight 250 g

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Exceed CF 819 parts

Frame

Canyon Exceed
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Weight 900 g

Suspension

RockShox SID Select+ 3P
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8"-1.5"From the manufacturer: Brake mount flat-mountFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 32mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Charger 2 RLFrom the manufacturer: Weight 1600 g

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type ElectronicFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility 12-speed
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Mount type long cageFrom the manufacturer: Cassette compatibility T-TypeFrom the manufacturer: Weight 458 g
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body SRAM XD
ChainSpeeds 12From the manufacturer: Compatibility T-Type
SRAM GX Eagle AXS
Crankset
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 34 tFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Material Steel
SRAM DUB GX
Bottom bracketFrom the manufacturer: Weight 67 g

Wheels & Tires

DT Swiss XRC LOG
WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 30mm
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 740mm
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Rise 6°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum

Seatpost & Saddle

Canyon SP0083
SeatpostFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Ergon SR10 Pro
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Weight 250 g

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Exceed CF 9 AXS17 parts

Frame

Canyon Exceed
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Weight 900 g

Suspension

RockShox SID Ultimate SL
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29

Drivetrain

SRAM AXS POD Rocker
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility Eagle Powertrain / RockShox Flight AttendantFrom the manufacturer: Weight 79 g
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Maximum cog 52 tFrom the manufacturer: Cassette compatibility EagleFrom the manufacturer: ClutchFrom the manufacturer: Weight 445 g
CassetteSpeeds 12Freehub body SRAM XDWeight 385 g
ChainSpeeds 12From the manufacturer: Compatibility T-Type
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface DUB

Wheels & Tires

DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline S12
WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Spoke count 24
Schwalbe Racing Ray SR
Tire
Schwalbe Racing Ralph SR
Tire

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Thickness 2mm

Cockpit

Canyon CP0036
HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Material Carbon
Canyon CP0036
Stem

Seatpost & Saddle

Canyon SP86 VCLS 2.0 CF
Seatpost
Ergon SR10 Pro Carbon
Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Canyon Exceed CF?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Canyon Exceed CF in size M?
In size M, reach is 447 mm and stack is 613 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Canyon Exceed CF?
The head tube angle is 67 degrees in every size.
What does the 2026 Canyon Exceed CF 5 ship with?
The stock build includes Canyon Exceed CF, RockShox Recon Silver TK, Shimano Deore M6100, and DT Swiss LN XC.
Which years of the Canyon Exceed are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Canyon Exceed for 2026, 2027, 2025, and 2024.

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