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New Canyon concept bike: Biplane cockpit ✅ 32” wheels ✅ Upside-down fork ✅ Aero ✅

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Is the Canyon Lux Era the sign of a new era of XC racing tech?


 
Posted : 22/06/2026 3:00 pm
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prettier than half the bikes from the last 10 years despite some fairly odd features.

I'm sure the same people bemoaning that most XC bikes look similar these days (flex stay, horizontal shock) will be the same to call this ugly or weird for the sake of weird.

8.5/10, would ride.


 
Posted : 22/06/2026 4:28 pm
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If you want to make a bike more aerodynamic, don’t make the wheels larger


 
Posted : 22/06/2026 7:41 pm
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I think it looks cool. But... imagine using the lower hand position and then unexpectedly going over the bars. Wouldn't you snap your wrists?


 
Posted : 22/06/2026 7:44 pm
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There's a aesthetic that's 'early riser bar with brace' that's not displeasing to that front end. It's a very specific tool, I think it's great.
Now, when they launch the ' straighter faster track' DH bike on 32" with aero frame, that will create a kerfuffle.


 
Posted : 23/06/2026 6:42 am
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Posted by: ampthill

If you want to make a bike more aerodynamic, don’t make the wheels larger

XC WC Bromptons incoming?

 


 
Posted : 23/06/2026 6:48 am
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The bike looks really good, all it needs the removal of all the suspension, and gears. 
It would make a great look for a rigid single speed.

 


 
Posted : 23/06/2026 8:02 am
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Suspect they will sell one or two.


 
Posted : 23/06/2026 10:47 am