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2021 Canyon

Grand Canyon 8

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

€1,399($1,628)
Weight29.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Grand Canyon 8
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Grand Canyon 8

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

< 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'3" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'3", size LG, Just right
Reviews
Bikerumor
Canyon's best-selling bike now available in the US, it's the Grand Canyon hardtail mountain bike

Jul 2021 · Tyler Benedict

The Canyon Grand Canyon hardtail mountain bike has been their best selling bike in Europe, and now it’s stateside with a $1,299 price tag. Well, it’s just one model from that line, but it’s solid entry level offering with full SRAM drivetrain, Shimano brakes, and a Rockshox fork. There’s even a dropper seatpost… 2021 Grand […]

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off.road.cc
Canyon Grand Canyon:ON AL 9.0 2020 review

Oct 2020

The Canyon Grand Canyon:ON AL 9.0 pairs a smooth Shimano E8000 drive unit with a sleek looking aluminium hardtail frame that integrates the 504Wh battery into the downtube. Thanks to fat 2.6" tyres, it's a smoother and more capable ride than you'd expect, offering decent off-road performance without the extra expense of full suspension.

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BikeRadar
Canyon Grand Canyon AL 4.0 review

Aug 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Light and lively traditional XC machine at a good price, but unsuitable for rougher play. Buy if you're a fan of more traditional XC riding and aren't tempted by the toughest of terrain

Highs
  • Light, lively and well-equipped bike in a classic XC-speed style

  • Frame is dated but still rides really smoothly if the shape suits you

Lows
  • Traditional handling and lack of easy dropper post addition undermine rough-riding confidence

  • No local shop support

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grand Canyon AL SL, Material: Aluminium (AL)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorTeam Grey

Fork

FOX 34 Rhythm, Stanchion Diameter: 34 mm, Travel: 120 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1 1/4"

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB-MT500

Stem

Iridium

Handlebar

Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5 mm

Saddle

Iridium Trail

Seatpost

Iridium Dropper, This dropper post features 150 mm of stepless height adjustment, giving you more freedom to move around when things get steep., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Canyon push-on Grips, Our grips for confidence building control on the bars.

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain.

Crank

Shimano MT611 30T, Number of chainrings: 1

Shifters

Shimano SLX M7100 12s

Cassette

Shimano Deore, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette packed with tricke-down performance features. Hyperglide+ tech provides fast, smooth shifting. Beam spider construction cuts weights and boosts stiffness. Gear range: 10-51.

Chain

Shimano CN-M7100 12s

Brakes

Shimano MT400

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Alexrims MD25 | Shimano MT400, Rotor Mount: Center Lock | Alexrims MD25 | Shimano MT410-B, Rotor Mount: Center Lock

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29" x 2.35" MTB Tyre, Compound: Addix Performance, All-rounder tire for use in multiple MTB disciplines | Schwalbe Nobby Nic SnakeSkin 29" x 2.35" MTB Tyre, Casing: Snake Skin, Compound: Evolution, Technology: Tubeless Easy

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10, Shimano's 180mm RT10 rotor provides a good balance of stopping power and modulation. | Shimano RT10, Rotor diameter: 160 mm.

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