Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,699$4,099
    $4,999
    $5,000
    Where to Buy
    $3,699

    10% off At Canyon

    $4,999

    At Contender

    $5,000

    At Specialized

    Category
    CrosscountryTrailTrail
    Weight
    28.4 lbs25.8 lbs27.8 lbs
    6.2
    6.7
    6.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 34Fox Performance Float 34Fox Performance Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float SL Performance EliteFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXXTGX Eagle, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    115mm120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    scott-sports.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Lux Trail CF 7, Scott Spark RC Team, and Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Lux Trail CF 7 has higher gearing, the Spark RC Team has a rigid seatpost and carbon 29″ carbon wheels, and the Epic 8 EVO Comp has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Lux Trail CF 7
    2023 Spark RC Team
    2024 Epic 8 EVO Comp
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    29 mph

    2024 Lux Trail CF 7

    28 mph

    2023 Spark RC Team

    28 mph

    2024 Epic 8 EVO Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Canyon Lux Trail CF, A fast, light carbon full-suspension 29er that hits the sweet spot between rapid climbing and composed, capable descending performance. Category 3., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsChrome Level 1; Late Sunset

    Spark RC Carbon HMF; Integrated Suspension Technology; Flex Pivot / Adjustable head angle; Syncros Cable Integration System; BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsChrome Level 1; Late Sunset

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsChrome Level 1; Late Sunset

    Fork

    FOX 34 Stepcast Performance 3-Pos Remote, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 34 mm, Travel: 120 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 3.35 lbs

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 SC Float Performance Air Grip; 3-Modes / Kabolt 15x110mm axle / 44mm offset / tapered steerer; Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 120mm travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Performance, Grip Damper, Compression adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX Float SL Performance Elite Remote

    Travel120mm

    FOX NUDE 5 EVOL Trunnion; SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj.; 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend; DPS / Reb. Adj. / Travel 120-80-Lockout / T165X45mm

    Travel120mm

    Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano MT800, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68/73, Weight: 0.22 lbs

    Shimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x92mm

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Headset

    Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System; +-0.6° head angle adjustment; ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB

    Stem

    Race Face Ride, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm

    Syncros XC 2.0; Syncros Cable Integration System; -12° rise / 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

    Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm

    Handlebar

    Race Face Ride Riserbar, Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm, Width: 760 mm, Rise: 10 mm

    Syncros Fraser 2.0 XC Alloy 6061 D.B.; Flat Bar / 8° / 740mm; Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips

    Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide

    Saddle

    Ergon SM10 Sport, Gender: Male, Weight: 0.67 lbs

    Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0; CRMO rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite, Clamp diameter: 31,6 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 0.96 lbs

    Syncros Duncan 2.0 / 10mm offset; 31.6x400mm

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Ergon GXR

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.63 lbs

    Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS; Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    Shimano SLX M7120, Number of chainrings: 1

    Shimano XT FC-M8120-1 / Hollowtech 2; 32T

    SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm 32T, Steel 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100, Weight: 0.32 lbs

    Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR / Rapidfire Plus; Ispec EV clamp

    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12, Range: 10-51 12S

    Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 / 10-51 T

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M7100 12s

    Shimano SLX CN-M7100

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of pistons: 2 | Shimano M7110, Number of pistons: 2

    Shimano XT M8100 Disc

    Front: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.12 lbs | DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.38 lbs

    Syncros Silverton 2.5-30 6 Bolt; F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm; 30mm Tubeless ready rim / 28H / Micro Spline; Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever; with 6mm Allen, T30 and T25 Tools

    Specialized Alloy 29, 30mm internal width, tubeless

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

    Tires

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph SG TLE EVO 2.35", Width: 2.35" | Schwalbe Wicked Will SR TLE EVO 2.4", Width: 2.4"

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 29x2.4" / 60TPI Foldable Bead; Tubeless Ready / EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 29x2.4" / 60TPI Foldable Bead; Tubeless Ready / EXO

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT66 160, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.24 lbs | Shimano RT66 180, Size: 180 mm, Weight: 0.31 lbs

    Shimano SM-RT66 / 6 Bolt / 180/F and 160/R

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