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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    29.5 lbs
    5.4
    4.8
    4.8
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 34 (air)RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Recon Silver RL (air)
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS PerformanceX-FusionRockShox Deluxe Select
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, NX EagleSX EagleSX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm120mm125mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    specialized.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Neuron AL 7.0 SL, Specialized Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29, and Marin Rift Zone 2 are all aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Neuron AL 7.0 SL has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, 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
    Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29
    Rift Zone 2
    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

    Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29

    25 mph

    Rift Zone 2

    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

    M5 alloy chassis and rear end, asymmetrical design, 29 Trail Geometry, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 120mm of travel

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

    Fork

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

    Travel130mm

    RockShox Recon RL, Motion Control damper with low-speed compression to lockout, 51mm offset, rebound adjust, 15x110mm Boost™ Maxle® Lite thru-axle, 130mm of travel

    Travel130mm

    RockShox Recon RL 29", 130mm Travel, Solo Air, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Fast Black Uppers, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 42mm Offset

    Travel130mm

    Shock

    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Length: 210 x 55 mm

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, Rx Trail Tune, rebound adjust, lockout 190x42.5mm

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Deluxe Select R, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 22.2mm x M8 Hardware

    Travel125mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Pressfit DUB

    SRAM Powerspline

    SRAM Powerspline, 73mm BSA

    Headset

    FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    Stem

    Iridium

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Handlebar

    Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5 mm

    Specialized Trail, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 31.8mm clamp, XS 720mm, S-XL 750mm,

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

    Saddle

    Selle Italia X-Base

    Body Geometry Myth 155 S, Body Geometry Henge 143 M/L/XL, steel rails

    Marin Speed Concept

    Seatpost

    Iridium Dropper

    TransX dropper, 34.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L/XL: 150mm Travel

    TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    None included

    Not Included.

    Grips

    Lock-On

    Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, slip-on

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM SX 12-Speed Long Cage

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB 30T

    SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline, 170mm, Steel, 30T

    SRAM SX Eagle, 32T Direct Mount Narrow Wide Steel Chainring

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s

    SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM SX 12-Speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50T

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle 12s

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano MT401

    Front: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 200mm, Rear: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180mm

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width

    Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

    Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Feehub Body

    Tires

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

    Front: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Purgatory, GRID Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 29x2.3"

    Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 29x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT56, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

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