2023 Canyon
Neuron CF SLX LTD
A 29″ carbon frame electronic full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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€6,499($7,141)| Weight | 29.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, Electronic, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate Flight Attendant |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Oct 2023 · Aran Francis
If you just want a no-nonsense mountain bike at an attractive priuce point, the Canyon Neuron AL 6 is a very good answer.
Aug 2023 · Pat Donahue
The Canyon Neuron 5 is a fast and efficient trail bike with conservative geometry. This bike has a bit of an old-school attitude and that is exactly what...
May 2023 · Henry Quinney
The 66-degree head angle is slack enough, and will give the right feeling for people who probably have a more classic version of trail biking in mind, rather than riding more extreme trails on a lighter bike.
Fast, efficient climber with sharp handling
Good value, with plenty of spec options in Europe
Has a lot of balance for true trail riding
Some great frame features
Like a very, very capable XC bike
Suspension choices don't match up to the geometry
Not as capable as other trail bikes of the same travel
Developed creaks early on in the test period
Mar 2023 · Luke Marshall
Canyon hits the nail on the head with this true all-rounder that will tackle a wide variety of trails and give you a wonderful time doing so
Neat frame integration
Covers ground fast, yet can still get loose
Reasonable price considering the spec
Powerful brakes
Frame has limitations
Stiff handlebars
Mar 2023
The new 2023 Canyon Neuron trail bike gets every update you could wish for in a modernized mountain bike - lighter, stiffer & more capable than ever
Mar 2023 · Danny Milner
The affordably-priced Canyon Neuron is a versatile, back-to-basics mountain bike, designed to be as adept as clocking up the miles as delivering the smiles on fun singletrack. So does it deliver against those promises? Best mountain bikes: XC, hardtail, trail and enduro for all budgets Best budget full-suspension bikes Need to know Entry-level trail bike with 130mm travel 11 bike range, offering both carbon and alloy-framed options starts at £1,849 Small frame sizes come with 27.5in wheels, larger sizes get 29in wheels Updates include more progressive geometry, integrated protection and a focus on low maintenance The Canyon Neuron was only launched in 2017, but its roots can be traced right back to the brand’s very inception. It was the replacement for the full-suspension Nerve; a bike that was born all the way back in 2002. And it happened to be the first Canyon model we ever tested here at MBR. That bike was the 2011 Nerve XC 5.0, and it featured an alloy frame with 120mm of travel and 26in wheels. It also weighed 12.9kg and cost £1,188 excluding the box and shipping. This new Canyon Neuron might have radically different geometry to its forebear, wheels that are 3in bigger in diameter, and a price and weight that have succumbed a little to middle-aged spread, but it’s still intended to be an affordable, versatile, friendly trail bike that is as approachable for beginners as it is thrilling to experienced riders. Unfortunately the first generation Neuron (at least in my opinion) fell wide of its intended mark. Canyon chose to take a very cautious approach at a time when geometry and sizing was settling down after a period of rapid evolution. Which meant that the head angle was too steep, the seat angle was too slack, the wheelbase was dinky, and the seat tube too long. As a result, the bike was twitchy and unstable on descents, and the steering too light when climbing. Ultimately, the 2017 Canyon Neuron was out of date from the moment it hit the market. Which was a huge shame, because the suspension was excellent, with a smooth, supple response to small bumps while never being overwhelmed by rougher terrain. Canyon Neuron frame So does this updated version correct the mistakes of its predecessor? It’s obvious that the latest bike is an entirely different proposition just by comparing the old and new side-profiles. The seat angle is visibly steeper, the head angle obviously slacker and the reach appreciably longer. To put numbers on these changes, the seat angle is 1.5º steeper, the head angle a similar amount slacker, the seat tubes are around 20mm lower, and the reach has grown by between 10mm and 40mm depending on the frame size. And TLDR; these changes to the geometry transform the Neuron for the better. But before I get to the ride, let’s run through the basics of the range. Available in either carbon or alloy, the Neuron frame delivers 130mm of travel matched with a 140mm travel …Continue reading »
Hyper-fast. Friendly yet rewarding geometry. Excellent value.
Seat tube could be a bit shorter. Saddle is a bit too racy.
Mar 2023
More trail-friendly than a Lux, not as burly as a Spectral, the Neuron is Canyon’s bread and butter mountain bike. How does it respond to getting hit with the Longer/Slacker/More stick?
Mar 2023
The Neuron is now lighter, tougher and more capable than ever
| Frame | Canyon Neuron CF SLX, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Radiant Red |
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| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate Flight Attendant, Light air-spring fork., Through axle dimensions: 15x110 mm, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 35 mm, Travel: 140 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, Responsive air-sprung rear shock., Rear wheel travel: 130 mm, Eye-to-eye/stroke: 210 x 50 mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BSA DUB, SRAM BSA bottom bracket with DUB (Durable Unified Bottom Bracket) technology for optimal power transfer. With sealed cartridge bearings for dependable protection against dirt and moisture. Shell width: 68 / 73 mm., Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73 |
| Stem | Canyon V12, Robust Canyon aluminium stem. Length: 60 mm. Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Canyon H23 Carbon Riserbar, Ergonomic Canyon carbon handlebar. Width: 760 mm. Rise: 15 mm. Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm., Width: 760 mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Sport Men, Gender: Male |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS, Wireless seatpost with AXS technology. With handlebar remote and 150 mm of stepless height adjustment., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GA20, High-grade lock-on grips providing comfort and control in equal measure. |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, Precise 1x12 rear derailleur with wireless AXS technology. |
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| Crank | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS DUB, Lightweight, robust direct-mount carbon crank with 32-tooth chainring. Crank arm length: 175 mm., Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295, All the range you need to climb the biggest mountains, courtesy of SRAM's 10-52, 12-speed cassette. | SRAM Eagle XG-1295 12-speed Cassette |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, Flowlink inner plate design reduces friction, solid pin construction, PowerLock tool-less master link. | SRAM GX EAGLE 12-speed Chain 126 Links |
| Brakes | SRAM Matchmaker Clamp, SRAM's matchmaker clamp keeps things clean for minimal distractions. | SRAM Code RSC, Powerful rear brake. With tool-free reach and bite point adjustment. | SRAM Code RSC, Dependable front brake. With tool-free reach and bite point adjustment. Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XMC1200 29", Light, durable, premium 29-inch carbon wheel. Tubeless-ready. Internal rim width: 30 mm. Axle dimensions: boost, 15 x 110 mm., Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Inner width: 30 mm, Wheelsize: 29" | DT Swiss XMC 1200 XD, Light, durable, high-end 29-inch carbon wheel. Tubeless-ready. With reliable Ratchet EXP freewheel. Internal rim width: 30 mm. Axle dimensions: 12 x 148 mm., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Inner width: 30 mm, Wheelsize: 29" |
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| Tires | Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35", The original all-rounder, the Hans Dampf rolls quick yet offers reliable traction in a wide range of conditions., Wheelsize: 29" | Schwalbe Wicked Will, SuperTrail, Addix SpeedGrip, 2.4", Width: 2.4" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM HS2, Size: 180 mm | SRAM HS2 6-Bolt Brake Rotor 180mm |
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