Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,499$2,899
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailEnduro
    Weight
    29.5 lbs32.0 lbs
    5.4
    5.5
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 34RockShox Pike Select
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS PerformanceRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, NX EagleNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm150mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Neuron AL 7.0 SL and Canyon Spectral AL 5.0 are both aluminum frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Neuron AL 7.0 SL has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and better components, while the Spectral AL 5.0 has 27.5″ aluminum wheels, a better fork, and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Neuron AL 7.0 SL
    Spectral AL 5.0
    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)

    26 mph

    Neuron AL 7.0 SL

    24 mph

    Spectral AL 5.0

    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 Neuron AL, Material: Aluminium 6061, Travel: 130 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180

    Canyon Spectral AL, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180

    Fork

    FOX 34 Rhythm, Travel: 130 mm, Technology: GRIP, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Pike Select, Travel: 160 mm, Technology: Charger RC, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Length: 210 x 55 mm

    Super Deluxe Select+ RT

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Pressfit DUB

    SRAM Pressfit DUB

    Stem

    Iridium

    Race Face Ride

    Handlebar

    Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5 mm

    Race Face Ride Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm

    Saddle

    Selle Italia X-Base

    SDG Fly MTN

    Seatpost

    Iridium Dropper

    Iridium Dropper

    Pedals

    None included

    None included

    Grips

    Lock-On

    Canyon G5 Flange

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB 30T

    Truvativ Descendant 6K DUB 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50 12s

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle 12s

    SRAM SX Eagle 12s

    Brakes

    Shimano MT401

    SRAM Guide T

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic XA, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 923 g | Mavic XA Trail XD, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 25mm

    RaceFace AR30 | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400 SH11

    Tires

    MAXXIS Forekaster 2.35'', Compound: 3C Triple | MAXXIS Forekaster 2.35'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Speed

    MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip, Technology: Tubeless ready | "MAXXIS Aggressor 2.5"""

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT56, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

    SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock

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