Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships

Mountain bike 11/09/25 12:21 Migue A.

Mathieu van der Poel will debut a very special bike at the XCO World Championship to be held this Sunday in Crans-Montana. Shimano has revealed the first images of a Canyon Lux CFR that has been customized exclusively for him with the orange details of his national team.

Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships

A detailed look at Van der Poel's Canyon Lux CFR for the XCO World Championship

 

Van der Poel's Canyon Lux seems to be set up in the same way as when we saw him shine in the last World Cup in Les Gets. It features all the latest Shimano innovations, highlighting the new Shimano XTR M9200 Di2 wireless transmission, accompanied by the brakes and pedals from the same series.

Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships
Complete Shimano XTR M9200 Di2 transmission
Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships
The new Shimano electronic groupset, the shifter includes a third configurable button to control external devices such as Garmin cycle computers
Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships
The new Shimano XTR pedals weigh 314 grams per pair
Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships
One of the keys of the new Shimano XTR for XC is in its interior and its new low viscosity hydraulic oil

The big novelty is in the wheels. The Dutchman, along with his teammate Puck Pieterse, is one of the few who competes with the newly launched Shimano XTR weighing 1,176 g per pair, with a 29.6 mm internal rim and 24 straight spokes.

Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships
Van der Poel was one of the first to ride these wheels in competition, even before they were officially presented

Other standout details include the Canyon by DT Swiss 232 One dropper post, one of the lightest on the market with an inverted actuation system, an SRM power meter, and Pirelli Scorpion RC XC tires.

Van der Poel debuts new bike for XCO World Championships
Van der Poel has been one of the last riders on the grid to incorporate a dropper post into his regular setup, but he seems to have already gotten used to it

Complete setup

  • Frame: Canyon Lux CFR
  • Fork: Fox 34 SL 120mm
  • Shock: Fox Float DPS 100 mm
  • Transmission: Shimano XTR M9200 Di2 with 175mm cranks and 10-51 cassette
  • Brakes: Shimano XTR M9200 with 160mm rear and 180mm front discs
  • Wheels: XTR M9200 carbon rims
  • Integrated handlebar stem: Canyon CP0036 with 740mm handlebar and 115mm stem with -22º
  • Grips: ESI Grips chunky
  • Seatpost: DT Swiss D 232 One
  • Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP Edition
  • Pedals: Shimano XTR
  • Tires: Pirelli Scorpion XC RC

Van der Poel will be looking for his first XCO rainbow jersey in Crans-Montana. His talent is undeniable, but the question mark lies in his specific preparation. This year he has barely competed in two XCO races and only managed to finish one, a record that raises doubts about how far he can go in the big event.

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