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Touring e-MTB at a competitive price from Canyon

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 26.11.2018

Touring e-MTB at a competitive price from CanyonPhoto: Georg Grieshaber
Touring e-MTB at a competitive price from Canyon
For 3299 euros, Canyon will be offering a solidly equipped e-MTB fully with Shimano E8000 drive. The second e-bike in the mail-order company's range is intended to appeal to touring cyclists in particular.

With the Spectral:On ignited Canyon A real E-MTB cracker at the beginning of the year. Agile, light and powerful. With these attributes, the bike won the hearts of experienced trail junkies. However, the very modern geometry is not everyone's cup of tea. Now the mail-order company from Koblenz is showing its little brother, the Neuron:On, which rolls a little more moderately off-road and is intended to inspire with its uncomplicated handling, especially on tours.

Recognisable at first glance: the Neuron:On has borrowed a lot from Canyon's first E-MTB, the Spectral:On.Photo: Georg Grieshaber Recognisable at first glance: the Neuron:On has borrowed a lot from Canyon's first E-MTB, the Spectral:On.

Visually and in terms of design, the Canyon Neuron:On to the Spectral:On. The 500 watt-hour battery from Shimano sits semi-integrated on the down tube and there is space for a special bottle cage. All models use the tried-and-tested E8000 drive from Shimano, which enables short chainstays. Canyon also has this option for its E-Tour-Fully. At 440 millimetres, however, these are more moderate than on the sporty brother (430 millimetres).

A highlight of the Canyon Neuron:On is the integrated USB socket on the top tube. This allows you to charge your mobile phone or GPS on the handlebars with the Shimano battery.Photo: Georg Grieshaber A highlight of the Canyon Neuron:On is the integrated USB socket on the top tube. This allows you to charge your mobile phone or GPS on the handlebars with the Shimano battery. Good for touring cyclists: a 0.5-litre bottle fits on the bike thanks to a special bottle cage.Photo: Georg Grieshaber Good for touring cyclists: a 0.5-litre bottle fits on the bike thanks to a special bottle cage. The seat clamp is integrated into the seat tube.Photo: Georg Grieshaber The seat clamp is integrated into the seat tube.
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A nice detail, familiar from other Canyon bikes: the lever for the thru-axle mounting can be pulled out of the axle.Photo: Georg Grieshaber A nice detail, familiar from other Canyon bikes: the lever for the thru-axle mounting can be pulled out of the axle.

The facts about the Canyon Neuron:On

  • 130 millimetres spring travel
  • Shimano Steps E8000 drivetrain
  • Semi-integrated battery with 500 watt hours
  • USB charging socket on the top tube
  • 29 inch (size XS and S 27.5 inch)
  • Three equipment variants between 3299 and 4299 euros
  • Two additional ladies' versions
  • Weight: from 22.2 kg
Clean cable routing: The cables for the rear brake and dropper post are elegantly grouped together and disappear into the down tube.Photo: Georg Grieshaber Clean cable routing: The cables for the rear brake and dropper post are elegantly grouped together and disappear into the down tube. Tried and tested: All Neuron:On models come with a Shimano Steps E8000 motor.Photo: Georg Grieshaber Tried and tested: All Neuron:On models come with a Shimano Steps E8000 motor.
A two-piston brake and 180 mm discs brake the front and rear wheels. What a pity! Because we would also like to see larger discs and the most powerful disc brakes possible on touring eMTBs.Photo: Georg Grieshaber A two-piston brake and 180 mm discs brake the front and rear wheels. What a pity! Because we would also like to see larger discs and the most powerful disc brakes possible on touring eMTBs. Canyon NeuronON and NeuronON WMN 2019 - Features. Common to all model variants of the E-MTB: 130 mm suspension, 2.6-inch tyres, Shimano Steps M8000 motor with 504 WH battery and special E-MTB components.Photo: Canyon Bicycles Canyon NeuronON and NeuronON WMN 2019 - Features. Common to all model variants of the E-MTB: 130 mm suspension, 2.6-inch tyres, Shimano Steps M8000 motor with 504 WH battery and special E-MTB components.

The geometry of the Canyon Neuron:On

Canyon NeuronON and NeuronOn WMN 2019 - the geometry at a glance.Photo: Canyon Bicycles Canyon NeuronON and NeuronOn WMN 2019 - the geometry at a glance. Canyon E-MTBs are delivered in a specially developed box. This is significantly more robust than conventional bike boxes and is designed to make assembly as easy as possible for the customer.Photo: Georg Grieshaber Canyon E-MTBs are delivered in a specially developed box. This is significantly more robust than conventional bike boxes and is designed to make assembly as easy as possible for the customer.

Ride review of the Canyon Neuron:On

Balanced, neutral, comfortable - The suspension and geometry of the Neuron:On should appeal above all to touring riders who want to take it easy. Compared to its sporty big brother, the Spectral:On, the geometry is somewhat steeper and shorter, resulting in a strikingly neutral steering behaviour. The 29-inch wheels with voluminous 2.6 tyres certainly contribute to this. The Neuron:On has 130 millimetres of travel, which feels at least as comfortable as the 150 millimetres of the Spectral. While only very sporty riders make use of the possible 150 millimetres of travel on the enduro-oriented Spectral, the suspension of the Neuron is designed to be more comfortable and softer. This results in a rather cosy, forgiving ride. However, this does not mean that the Neuron:On cannot be ridden in a sporty manner. Thanks to the short chainstays (compared to the competition), it is very agile and can also be ridden with an active riding style if you want to. Despite the manoeuvrable geometry, you don't have to sacrifice good climbing characteristics. Compared to the Spectral:On with its extremely short stays, the Neuron is a little easier to keep in check on steep ramps.

We've already ridden the Canyon Neuron:On in alpine terrain. The touring character suits the design of the E-MTB.Photo: Markus Greber We've already ridden the Canyon Neuron:On in alpine terrain. The touring character suits the design of the E-MTB.

A detailed ride report and all range and lab data on the new Canyon Neuron:On can be found in the 2019 EMTB Magazine!

Models and prices Canyon Neuron:On

The entry-level model is available for as little as 3299 euros, while the top-of-the-range version costs 4299 euros. There are also two equipment variants of the Neuron:On that have been customised to the needs of women.

The entry-level Canyon NeuronON 5.0 starts at € 3299 with a Rockshox Recon suspension fork and Deluxe R shock. The reinforced e-MTB rims from Alex are centred around groupless Shimano hubs.Photo: Canyon Bicycles The entry-level Canyon NeuronON 5.0 starts at € 3299 with a Rockshox Recon suspension fork and Deluxe R shock. The reinforced e-MTB rims from Alex are centred around groupless Shimano hubs.
Deore hubs from Shimano and entry-level suspension from Fox with Rhythm and DPS Performance: the Canyon NeuronOn 6.0 for € 3799.Photo: Canyon Bicycles Deore hubs from Shimano and entry-level suspension from Fox with Rhythm and DPS Performance: the Canyon NeuronOn 6.0 for € 3799. At 4299 euros, the Canyon NeuronON 7.0 costs a thousand euros more than the entry-level model. In return, you get the 34 Performance fork and the DPS shock from Fox as well as Shimano XT hubs. Like all men's models, it is available in blue or black.Photo: Canyon Bicycles At 4299 euros, the Canyon NeuronON 7.0 costs a thousand euros more than the entry-level model. In return, you get the 34 Performance fork and the DPS shock from Fox as well as Shimano XT hubs. Like all men's models, it is available in blue or black. The Canyon NeuronON WMN 5.0 rolls out of the dispatch box at the same price and with the same equipment as the men's model. The saddle and cockpit are specially optimised for women's bodies. Only available up to frame size M in black or black/red.Photo: Canyon Bicycles The Canyon NeuronON WMN 5.0 rolls out of the dispatch box at the same price and with the same equipment as the men's model. The saddle and cockpit are specially optimised for women's bodies. Only available up to frame size M in black or black/red. The Canyon NeuronON WMN is also available in black/red. Here is the top model 6.0 for women, price: 3799 euros.Photo: Canyon Bicycles The Canyon NeuronON WMN is also available in black/red. Here is the top model 6.0 for women, price: 3799 euros.
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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