I would totally go for the Canyon but do whatever it takes to step up in price to $3,999 for the Exceed CF SLX 9.0 which list is $499 more than the Highball. 20.5#, XX1, SRAM Level TLM brakes. I already have the Lux in this basic setup (SRAM) and for the money I’m so tempted to buy the Exceed for the tamer XC races or climby races where weight really matters. Really love the Canyon, would buy another in a heartbeat.