Published on 25 July 2024

The Canyon Bike Brand

Since its humble beginnings in Germany, The Canyon bike brand has become a major player in the world of cycling. The German brand is distinguished by its forward-thinking approach in the bike industry and the excellent value for money of its equipment. Known for its premium positioning, the brand enjoys an outstanding reputation. Combining innovation, performance, and sleek design, Canyon has built a global reputation with its exceptionally high-quality bikes, suitable for a variety of disciplines. Indeed, the brand offers a wide range of bikes across numerous categories: road, mountain, hybrid (VTC), gravel, urban, and electric bikes. From its recent collaboration with LeBron James to its selection of renowned ambassadors like Mathieu van der Poel, the brand continues to shine. Let’s explore Canyon’s world and its exceptional range of bikes.

Canyon Bikes: The 'deutsche Qualität'

Canyon is a renowned brand in the bike industry. For over two decades, the brand has built a solid reputation through its commitment to innovation and quality. Canyon is known for its direct-to-consumer sales model, allowing it to offer high-end bikes at competitive prices. The company integrates the latest technological advancements into its bikes, using cutting-edge materials and high-quality manufacturing processes.

Since its founding in 2002, the German brand has established itself as a market leader by offering a wide range of bikes suitable for various disciplines, such as cross-country, enduro, downhill, and road cycling. Canyon is dedicated to providing high-performance bikes to cyclists worldwide, continuously pushing the boundaries of technology and design.

A distinctive feature of Canyon is its collaboration with world-renowned ambassadors. The brand boasts world-class athletes who use and test Canyon bikes in the most demanding conditions. These ambassadors play a crucial role in the research and development of the bikes, ensuring that each model is designed to deliver optimal performance. Notable ambassadors include names such as Mathieu van der Poel, Nino Schurter, and Fabio Wibmer, to name a few. Their expertise and passion contribute to the continuous evolution of their bikes.

Which Canyon Road Bike to Choose?

From the simplest aluminium to the most competitive carbon bikes, this question often arises.

Canyon Endurace for Long Distances

The Endurace features a relaxed geometry providing an upright and comfortable riding position, ideal for long distances. This design helps protect the lower back. Despite this increased comfort, the Endurace does not sacrifice speed, remaining more performance-oriented than a typical endurance bike.

The Canyon Endurace is available in several models:

- Carbon: Endurace CF SLX: this model is very light (820 g), powerful, and comfortable. It allows for maintaining a perfect position for long distances or mountain rides.

- Aluminium: with a top-quality alloy, it remains light (1,375 kg in size M). The Canyon Endurace AL, available for both men and women, is a solid and rigid bike, with good responsiveness and a reasonable price.

- Electric: featuring an aluminium frame and a Fazua motor, it allows for approximately 100 km per charge. The Endurace:ON Canyon electric model is unisex and comfortable.

The Canyon Endurace can accommodate tyres up to 30 mm for riding on all types of paths.

Canyon Ultimate: The All-Round Road Bike

When looking for a light, aerodynamic, and comfortable road bike, the Ultimate is an excellent choice.

There are three versions tailored to the needs and budgets of cyclists:

• Ultimate CFR (Canyon Factory Racing): the lightest of the disc bikes, made with ultra-high modulus (UHM) and ultra-high tension (UHT) carbon. Its monoblock CP20 cockpit is also the lightest in the Canyon range. This model can be ordered fully equipped or just as a disc frame.
• Ultimate CF SLX: offering an excellent balance between rigidity and weight, this model performs well both uphill and in power on the road. Its tubes have an aerodynamic profile, and most CF SLX bikes are equipped with power meters to measure your watts.
• Ultimate CF SL: the entry-level model, yet still light, solid, and responsive. This comfortable road bike provides good performance on quality equipment.

The Aerodynamic Canyon Bike: Aeroad

Isn’t this the aero bike of Mathieu van der Poel? It’s the Canyon Aeroad that helped this cycling champion win the Tour of Flanders in 2020 with a sprint.

The Canyon Aeroad is a true racing machine, designed to be the fastest: everything is streamlined to gain milliseconds.

This model is available in CFR and CF SLX carbon.

To summarise:

• If you are simply looking for a very versatile bike that offers great comfort for long distances and can handle slightly gravelled paths, then the Endurace is for you.
• If you are looking for a pure racing bike, optimised for flat terrain and providing the best aerodynamic efficiency, the Aeroad is the best option.
• If you want a well-balanced, fast bike that climbs easily while offering good comfort, then the Ultimate is exactly what you need.

Other Bikes in the Canyon Road Range

Speedmax

Since 2015, Canyon has also been targeting triathletes with the Speedmax available in 4 models. With 5 world championship titles and a very accessible entry price, this bike’s reputation is well-established.

Inflite

The Canyon Inflite is a well-known model in the Canyon bike range. Of course, it is still the cyclo-cross bike of Mathieu van der Poel, World Champion in 2020.

It is recognised for its excellent versatility in training and All Road riding.

The strength of the Canyon Inflite is its specific cyclo-cross geometry, offering an optimised position for victory, regardless of the rider’s size. However, you will still need to put in effort to pedal effectively! 😅

Canyon Gravel Bikes: Grizl vs Grail?

The Canyon Grail and Canyon Grizl are two gravel bikes designed for specific uses, each offering distinct advantages.

The Grail can accommodate tyres up to 42 mm, while the Grizl can fit tyres up to 50 mm, allowing it to comfortably handle more rugged terrain.

Heavier by 300 grams than the Grail, it is also more stable during long rides with gear.

Comparing the Grizl and the Grail (CF SL 8 models), the Canyon Grizl features an adventure-oriented geometry, offering more comfort during extended periods in the saddle. It also offers more mounting options to carry all the necessary gear for a bikepacking trip. The Grail is designed for high performance and speed on gravel and road, ideal for covering long distances quickly.

Canyon Bikes: Mountain and Electric Bikes

The brand has ultimately invested in all disciplines.

Mountain Bikes (MTB)

Canyon offers a comprehensive range of semi-rigid or full-suspension mountain bikes suited for various disciplines, from cross-country to downhill, trail, and enduro. Models like the Spectral, in particular, are popular for their shock absorption, manoeuvrability, and robustness. The Neuron is also noteworthy, with less travel and designed for sportier rides, as well as the Strive, intended for enduro competition but sharing similar characteristics (geometry, travel, components).

Equipped with high-performance suspensions and carbon or aluminium frames, these MTBs are designed to tackle the most demanding terrains.

Electric Bikes

The range of Canyon electric bikes combines power and innovative design to provide an enhanced riding experience. The Canyon Spectral:ON, for instance, is a full-suspension carbon e-MTB that extends your rides thanks to its pedal assist.

Canyon also offers road electric bikes like the Endurace:ON, ideal for those who want to cover long distances with less effort. These electric bikes are equipped with efficient Shimano motors and durable batteries, ensuring reliable assistance on various terrains.

With its German quality, Canyon is among the leaders in cycling. The brand offers a diverse range of bikes to meet the needs of different types of cyclists. Whether for off-road adventures, urban commuting, electric-assisted rides, or cyclocross competitions, Canyon provides innovative and high-performing models available exclusively online, at the shop in Trois-Epis in our beautiful Alsace 😀 or in refurbished versions on our site.