Five bikes, two motors, one bike manufacturer: with its latest model offensive, Canyon is becoming the brand with the broadest E-MTB fleet in the industry. Sporty e-mountain bikers can choose the right bike from five independent platforms. And another record: the Koblenz-based company has released four brand-new models within a month. Canyon has set itself the goal of having the best solution on the market for every area of use. Time for a checkout.
The new Canyon E-MTBs at a glance:
- Grand Canyon:On: Hardtail with aluminium frame and 120 mm suspension fork, Bosch Perf. CX with 750 Wh permanently integrated, 29 inch wheels.
- Neuron:On CF: Touring and trail bike with full carbon frame and 140 mm suspension travel, Bosch Perf. CX with 750 Wh permanently integrated, 29-inch wheels.
- Spectral:On CF / CFR: Trail and all-mountain fully with full carbon frame and 160/155 mm suspension travel, Shimano EP 801 with either 720 Wh or 900 Wh, wheel size 29/27.5 inches.
- Strive:On CFR: Enduro fully with full carbon frame and 170/165 mm suspension travel, Bosch Perf. CX with either 750 Wh or 625 Wh, wheel size 29/27.5 inches.
- Torque:On CF: Freeride/downhill fully with full carbon frame and 180/175 mm suspension travel, Shimano EP 8 with a choice of 720 Wh or 900 Wh, wheel size 29/27.5 inches.
The new Canyon E-MTBs in the video presentation
The Canyon Grand Canyon:On
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX
- Battery: Bosch Powertube, permanently integrated in the down tube. 750 or 625 Wh
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Frame material: Aluminium
- Suspension travel: 120 mm suspension fork, rigid rear
- Four equipment variants from 2999 euros
- Top model with Bosch ABS
- Theft protection thanks to Bosch Connect module with GPS
- Four sizes: S to XL
- From 22.9 kilos (manufacturer's specification, entry-level model with 625 Wh)
- Max. permissible system weight: 130 kg
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Favourable
+ Low maintenance: no bearings in the rear triangle, no damper
+ Suitable for everyday use: mounting points for side stand, mudguards, luggage rack etc.
+ Anti-theft protection with GPS module
- Not very comfortable
- Limited off-road capability
The Canyon Neuron:On CF
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX Smartsystem
- Battery: Bosch Powertube 750, in the entry-level model optionally PT 625
- Battery permanently integrated in the down tube
- Suspension travel: 140 mm front and rear
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Weight: from 22.6 kg (CF8 model, size L, measured in the EMTB lab)
- Full carbon frame
- Bosch Connect module included (GPS tracker for theft protection)
- Four equipment variants between 4799 and 6999 euros
- Four sizes: S - XL
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Balanced and versatile
+ Easy to master
+ Manoeuvrable handling
+ Low weight at a fair price
+ Climbs better than Spectral:On
+ Anti-theft protection with GPS module
- No removable battery: restrictions when charging and replacing the battery
- Less robust equipment than Spectral:On
- Not as much driving safety as Spectral:On
The Canyon Spectral:On CF / CFR
- Motor: Shimano EP 801
- Battery: Canyon, either 720 or 900 Wh (400 Euro surcharge, 900 g extra weight)
- Suspension travel: 160/155 mm (except CFR LTD model with 150/155 mm)
- Wheel size: 29 / 27.5 inch (Mullet)
- Weight: From 22.6 kg (900 Wh) or 21.7 kg (720 Wh), manufacturer's specification, model CFR
- GPS module in every bike, tracking free of charge for one year
- Five models from 4999 euros
- Four sizes: S to XL
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Playful trail handling
+ Top range with 900 Wh
+ Variable battery system
+ Anti-theft protection with GPS module
+/- low weight, but at a high price
- Does not climb as confidently as Neuron:On CF and Strive:On CFR
The Canyon Strive:On CFR
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX (LTD model available with Race version)
- Battery: Bosch Powertube, either 750 or 625 watt hours
- Suspension travel: 170/165 mm
- MX wheel mix (29/27.5")
- Full carbon frame with extreme enduro geometry
- Three equipment variants between 5799 and 9699 euros
- Weight: from 23.3 kg (manufacturer's specification, top model with 625 Wh)
- Bosch Connect module (GPS tracking, theft protection)
- Four sizes: S to XL
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Enormous driving safety off-road
+ Climbs very confidently
+ Really strong and power-saving on long enduro descents
+ Variable battery system
+ Anti-theft protection with GPS module
- Not ultimately manageable, especially at slow speeds
- Higher weight
- High entry price
The Canyon Torque:On CF
- Motor: Shimano EP8
- Battery: Choice of 900 or 720 watt hours
- 180/175 mm spring travel
- MX wheel mix (29 / 27.5")
- Full carbon frame
- Three equipment variants between €5999 and €9399, each with a 720 or 900 battery (€400 price difference)
- Weight: from 23.7 kg (manufacturer's specification, CF 9 with 720 battery)
- Four sizes: S to XL
- Category 5E - full gravity release like the Canyon Sender downhill MTB
Advantages and disadvantages
+ High reserves for extreme terrain
+ Enormous driving safety
+ Top handling for experienced pilots
+ Fully bike park-compatible
+ Variable battery concept
+ Long range with 900 Wh
- Only blossoms at high speeds
- Higher weight
- High entry price
- Weaker EP8 motor
- Not a climbing specialist
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
