In 2018, the Canyon's first e-mountainbike with the Spectral:On. Right from the start, the bike impressed with its good handling, but some e-bikers criticised the dinosaur look of the external battery. This should finally come to an end. At the presentation of new products in Barcelona, the developers from Koblenz fired the starting gun for a second generation of e-mountainbikes from Canyon.
Instead of an external battery pack, the slim Shimano BT-E8035 is integrated into the down tube. Canyon recently introduced the Grand Canyon:On presents - a new generation e-hardtailalso with an integrated battery. Now the online giant is following up with the integrated version of the popular Neuron:On.
The e-trail bike comes with an aluminium frame and 130 millimetres of suspension travel across the entire model range and stores 504 watt hours of e-power in all three equipment variants. When choosing the drive, the Koblenz-based company favoured better customer service and a slim design over battery capacity and installed the Shimano E8000 motor, which is now a good three years old.
As always, the Koblenz-based company focusses on good value for money. The top model with Rock Shox Pike Ultimate fork and XT equipment from Shimano costs a fair €4499. The entry-level model of the Neuron:On 2020 costs just 3599 euros.
The facts about the Canyon Neuron:On
- 130 mm suspension travel
- Frame size XS-S 27.5-inch wheels / frame size M-XL 29-inch wheels
- Aluminium frame
- Weight: Model 8.0, size XL: 23.78 kg (EMTB measurement)
- Shimano E8000 motor
- Integrated Shimano BT-8035 battery with 504 watt hours on all models
- 4 models from 3599 euros incl. women's model
The geometry of the Canyon Neuron:ON
Contrary to the trend of many manufacturers to upgrade 130-millimetre fullys to downhill bolides, Canyon has given its E-Trailbike a rather sporty geometry. At 67.5 degrees, the steering angle is rather steep. But a value that suits a trail bike well. At 455 millimetres in size L, the reach is moderately average. The not excessively short chainstays (440 millimetres) should give the bike good climbing ability. To cater for customers of all sizes, Canyon offers the Neuron:On in five different sizes (XS-XL).
Prices and equipment
The Neuron:On is now available in four different equipment variants from 3599 euros on the Website of the direct sender can be ordered. At 4499 euros, the Neuron:On 9.0 marks the upper end of the price range. The top model comes with the proven Rock Show Pike Ultimate fork and Deluxe Select shock. It also comes with a 12-speed drivetrain from the Shimano XT range and a special Canyon:On cockpit. The powerful Shimano XT stoppers paired with 203 millimetre brake discs reliably bring the Neuron:On to a standstill.
Neuron:On 8.0
The second equipment variant also offers a comparatively large amount of e-mountainbike for the money. The Koblenz-based company charges 3999 euros for the upper mid-range model. In contrast to the flagship of the model range, a Fox Performance chassis is used here. The drivetrain is made up of an XT/SLX gear mix. The Race Face rims with Shimano hubs are fitted with a grippy Schwalbe tyre combination of 2.6 Hans Dampf and Nobby Nic, both in the high-quality Evolution version, just like the top model.
Neuron:ON 7.0
At 3599 euros, Canyon offers an affordable entry into the fully segment of its e-mountainbikes. As is typical for the mail-order company, it is convincingly equipped: Shimano XT and SLX components are also used here. The Fox suspension gives way to a Recon RL and a Deluxe Select shock from Rock Shox. The cheaper Performance version is used for the tyres. Unlike the more expensive models, the Neuron:On 7.0 is also available in size XS.
Women / small drivers
Canyon has come up with something very special for less tall riders. The Neuron:On is also available in frame size XS. There is also an extra women's version: the Neuron:On WMN 7.0 with a special saddle and in frame sizes XS / S / M. In all models, sizes XS and S have slightly different kinematics compared to sizes M, L and XL. According to the manufacturer, the wheel lift curve of the smaller bikes has been adjusted to make the kinematics more linear. Canyon also uses a 50 mm stem (instead of 60 mm) on the smaller sizes, a slightly narrower 740 mm handlebar and 165 mm cranks instead of 170 mm.
The Canyon Neuron:On on test
We are currently using the Neuron:On 8.0 for € 3999 on trails and tours. In EMTB 2/2020, the bike has to compete with seven other candidates under 4000 euros in the big practical and laboratory test. EMTB issue 2/20 will be available from 21 April!
Max Fuchs
Editor
