Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,699$4,099
    $4,199$7,000
    $3,499$4,699
    Where to Buy
    $3,699

    10% off At Canyon

    $1

    At

    $3,499

    26% off At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryTrail
    Weight
    28.4 lbs25.4 lbs29.5 lbs
    6.2
    8.8
    6.1
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 34RockShox SID Select+Fox Rhythm Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float SL Performance EliteRockShox SIDLuxe Select+Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonAluminum
    29″29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXGX Eagle AXSXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    115mm110mm120mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Lux Trail CF 7, Specialized Epic EVO Expert, and Trek Top Fuel 9.7 are all carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Lux Trail CF 7 has 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing; the Epic EVO Expert has carbon 29″ carbon wheels, better components, and a better fork; and the Top Fuel 9.7 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Lux Trail CF 7
    2023 Epic EVO Expert
    2023 Top Fuel 9.7
    Other Crosscountry 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 Epic EVO Expert

    26 mph

    2023 Top Fuel 9.7

    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

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsChrome Level 1; Late Sunset

    OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, internal guided routing, downtube guard, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 120mm 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

    Rockshox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 120mm travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX Float SL Performance Elite Remote

    Travel120mm

    RockShox SID LUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel120mm

    Fox Performance Float DPS, 3-position damper, 185mm x 50mm

    Travel120mm

    Bottom Bracket

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

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano BB-MT501 BSA; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing

    Headset

    Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

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

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length

    Handlebar

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

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

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 750mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width

    Saddle

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

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

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

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150 Travel, 0mm offset

    Size: XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: M, ML, TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Ergon GXR

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

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

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Crank

    Shimano SLX M7120, Number of chainrings: 1

    SRAM GX Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32t, 32T

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, Shimano Deore M6120, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100, Weight: 0.32 lbs

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    Cassette

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

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

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M7100 12s

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Brakes

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

    Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper

    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

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Front: Size: XS, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Size: XS, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29''

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle

    Tires

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

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

    Size: XS, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40''

    Disc Rotors

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

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 160mm; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm

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