Canyon Stiched 360 CLCCTV on test: Professional dirt bike for the pump track

After a long wait, Canyon has relaunched its legendary dirt jumper and recently presented the extensively revised Stitched 360. Eleven years after its premiere, the Koblenz-based direct supplier has given the successful model a significant update. The centrepiece is a completely redesigned aluminium frame, which is intended to provide more stability and better control in the air. We tested the top model in the line-up. This costs 1499 euros. There is also a cheaper version available for 1099 euros.

Canyon Stitched 360 CLLCTV in detail

• Area of application: Dirt / Street / Pump track / Skate park / Slopestyle
• Suspension travel: 100 mm
• Wheel size: 26"
• Frame material: Aluminium
• Weight: 11.22 kg (BIKE measurement, without pedals)
• Price: 1499 Euro
• Special features: horizontal dropouts for tensioning the chain, Canyon's own brake lever

Second spring for dirt bikes

Canyon has adapted the geometry of the Stitched 360, lengthening the reach, flattening the head angle and lowering the bottom bracket. When developing the new dirt bike, the engineers paid particular attention to the area between the crank and chainstay. More space has been created here so that the chain stays reliably on the chainring even during wild manoeuvres. Canyon offers the Stitched 360 in two frame sizes. Riders can choose between a short, manoeuvrable version and a longer, smoother-running setup. For our 1.90 metre tall test rider and for use on the pump track, we opted for the larger of the two options. The frame was tested by the manufacturer according to the highest load category five, which should guarantee maximum stability. With the improvements, Canyon is responding to feedback from its professional athletes and is aiming to deliver an even more agile bike for jumps, pump tracks and tricks. Will it work? We found out in a detailed test.

Canyon Stitched 360 pump track test

The colour of the Canyon frame is polarising. One thing is certain: The look is clean. Individualists could adjust the colour with purple details. The equipment? Top! DT-Swiss dirt bike wheels and the high-end Rockshox Pike DJ fork are usually only found on more expensive bikes from other manufacturers. The special single-speed freehub body of the rear hub promises long durability. The in-house brake lever, which Canyon combines with a Shimano brake calliper, is exciting. Unfortunately, this combination only delivers moderate power - absolutely no problem on the pump track, but it lacks bite for bigger dirt stunts, technical manual lines and lip tricks in the skate park. In addition, the favourably positioned lever squeaks with every pull. A small detail with a big effect: thick and well damped, long and grippy - what more could you want from a dirt bike grip?

The handlebars of the Rose Stitched 360 are very wide, but also flat. This pulls the rider into a front-heavy riding position. Together with a steering angle that is still on the steep side despite the update, the front of the Canyon dirt bike requires an experienced hand on the handlebars. The stem is super short and the handling is very direct. The wheelbase is also compact. Good for tight lines and rotation tricks, less good for confidence on really fast runs. Overall, the Stitched 360 feels even lighter than it already is. Only those who know how to master this light-footedness can get pump track speed out of the Canyon and still pull off technical stunts in the skate park. The setup is not always ideal for beginners. However, they too can counteract this with a higher riser handlebar, for example, or choose the larger frame size for the pump track and benefit either way from the good price-performance ratio of the Stitched 360.

Conclusion

Stylish, fast, attractive value for money: the Canyon Stitched 360 CLLCTV is a really good dirt bike that thrives among riders with strong riding skills. The agility benefits trick riders. Beginners may need a little longer to warm up to the Canyon, but they still get a great basis for everything from pump track to street to dirt. - Jan Timmermann, BIKE editor

Pro

• top price-performance ratio
• High quality equipment down to the last detail
• Light-footed handling

Contra

• Flat, wide cockpit not ideal for every level of riding ability
• Less smooth running at high speeds in some cases

>> You can find our big pump track guide from riding technique to dirt bikes under this link.

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