2023 Canyon
Torque:ON 7
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Dec 2023
The Canyon Torque:ON CF8 is an unapologetically big, brash, full-powered e-bike that is meant to be ridden hard!
Carbon frame and mid-upper tier components are a great value at this price point
720 or 900 Wh battery options
Impressive suspension kinematics and geometry keep the bike extremely capable on big features, but is still fun on less aggressive terrain
Very low bottom bracket makes for frequent pedal/frame strikes
Lacks finesse while climbing and descending technical terrain
Feb 2024 · Mick Kirkman
The Torque:ON is the Canyon’s longest travel, hardest charging, biggest battery-ed, most DH-orientated e-bike, but is it simply too much for most UK trails?
All the range and all the capability
Rides way lighter and more reactive than you’d imagine
Super stiff and solid, without being too sharp and edgy
Fantastic handling and low-slung center of gravity
Near flawless parts package
The flat, hard and uncomfy Fizik saddle
Occasional pedal strikes due to low BB
Obviously, you need more than trail center terrain to let this thing rev up
Oct 2023 · Knut Nes
The new Canyon Torque:ON CF was introduced earlier this year. But, as opposed to the new Spectral:ON CF/CFR, the Torque:ON was equipped with the old Shimano EP8 (EP800). Canyon said the Torque:ON was designed to use the new EP8 (EP801), but they...
Aug 2023
With masses of travel, a mullet setup and the option of a 900Wh battery, the Canyon Torque:ON CF looks like a gravity rider's dream e-MTB.
Absolutely unstoppable on the descents
Incredibly plush & supportive suspension
Mullet setup is a winner
Adjustable long-stroke dropper post
Two battery options
Not the most adept technical climber
Needs steep terrain to get the most out of it
This bike deserves tougher tyre casings
Shimano motor is noisy on the descents
May 2023 · Patrick Brady
What has a 250W motor, the ability to go for five hours (or more) and can handle drops that would make elevators cower? That would be the new Torque:ON, a new model from the German company Canyon that bridges the gap between e-bikes and full downhill bikes. With 170mm of travel in the rear and
May 2023
Canyon drops in with all-new Strive:ON CF enduro ebike, Torque:ON CF carbon freeride eMTB & entry-level Grand Canyon e-hardtails...
May 2023 · Simon Kohler
The 2023 Canyon Torque:ON CF 9 comes equipped with a Shimano EP8 motor, huge 900 Wh battery and generous amounts of travel.
Massive range for long days in the saddle
Inspires huge amounts of confidence
Combines excellent composure with a relatively agile handling
Not a great climber in techy sections
Underwhelmed on moderate trails
May 2023 · Danny Milner
If you’ve ever braaped an imaginary throttle as you’ve powered out of a tight switchback, or stuck an inside foot out as you’ve landed a jump into a berm, then Canyon’s new Torque:ON freeride bike will elevate your supercross fantasies to new heights. Hey, there’s even a Ken Roczen special edition colourway to satisfy the frustrated MX superfan. The Canyon Torque:ON not the e-bike for you? Then check out our buyer’s guide to the best electric mountain bikes. Need to know Built for blasting self-shuttled bike park runs 175mm of rear wheel travel paired with a 180mm fork Mullet wheels and four frame sizes across a three model range Shimano EP8 motor with 85Nm and 600W peak power Choose to run either 720Wh or 900Wh battery Split top tube accommodates custom gas tank-inspired drinks bottle Three models with prices starting from £5,749 No more lift tickets The idea of a burly, self-shuttled bike park bruiser is not a new concept at Canyon – it has had a Torque:ON in the range since 2021 – but with 27.5in wheels front and rear and a measly 504Wh battery on board, it never really caught on. This new version stuffs its predecessor into the hay bales with a far more attractive (and moto-inspired) mullet wheel set-up, and enough battery power to let you smash out laps until your arms fall off. Taking the clever modular battery idea from the Spectral:ON, this new Torque:ON will accommodate either a 720Wh or 900Wh power pack to run its Shimano EP8 motor. The battery slides out the bottom of the fully enclosed down tube, so it’s easy to remove for charging, or you can swap between the options depending on whether you want long range or less weight. There’s a £350 price difference between the two batteries at the checkout, as well as a 910g weight penalty with the bigger unit. More strength, less weight Canyon’s engineers have gone to town on the new frame design, with a layout that puts the shock low and inline with the down tube, driven by a huge, solid-carbon seatstay extension. Everything is pumped up and overbuilt, but the new frame is claimed to be 1.5kg lighter than the old model, while bringing stiffness improvements of 7% to the front triangle and a whopping 25% at the stays. Testament to the abuse it’ll take is the fact that it exceeds cat 5 certification. Onboard water feature The signature feature of the new frame is the split top tube, where a custom drinks bottle nestles between two carbon struts. It’s undeniably moto-inspired, and while this gas tank only fuels the human engine, you’ve got to hand it to Canyon for going to such lengths to accommodate a bottle. Run the Torque:ON with the 900Wh battery combined with a full ‘Hydration Station’ and you’re looking at adding over 1.5kg to the weight of the front end, which will not only have an effect on fork pressures, but it will almost certainly make the …Continue reading »
Rock-solid. Doesn’t even break sweat below 25mph. Choice of battery size.
90% of riders will be better off on a Strive:ON or Spectral:ON.
| Frame | Canyon Torque:ON, A progressive, hugely capable freeride e-MTB engineered to crush challenging trails with ease and power., Aluminium frame, 175mm of rear suspension, award-winning Triple Phase Suspension design, internal battery, Boost 148 rear spacing, post-style brake mount (203) BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Stealth |
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| Fork | Rockshox ZEB R, 180mm, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 38 mm, Travel: 180 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select, 250x70 Travel: 175mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | STEPS, press-fit |
| Stem | Canyon:ON Stem, 35mm clamp diameter, 40mm length |
| Handlebar | Canyon:ON HB0057 Riser bar, Canyon-developed E-MTB handlebar for top control levels on the trail., Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Gravita Alpaca X5 |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Post, Move more freely on steep descents, by dropping down saddle with the press of a handlebar-mounted button. With internal cabling., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Canyon Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano DEORE M6100, Cage length: long |
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| Crank | Shimano STEPS |
| Shifters | Shimano DEORE M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano DEORE M6100, Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 12s |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6120 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RaceFace AR30, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Wheelsize: 27,5" | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT510 SH12, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Wheelsize: 27,5" |
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| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip, Width: 2,5" | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27,5" x 2.60 WT, Width: 2.6" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Center Lock Bremsscheibe 220mm SM-RT64, Size: 220 mm | Shimano EM600 STEPS rear rotor, 203mm, Size: 203 mm |
| Motor | Shimano Steps EP8 Motor, High-torque motor. Maximum torque: 85 Nm. 3 app-tunable support modes: Eco, Trail, Boost., Class 1. Max pedal assistance speed up to 20 mph. |
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| Battery | Shimano BT-E8035-L Battery |
| Display | Shimano SC-E7000 |
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