Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,999
    $4,400
    $4,799
    Where to Buy
    $5,299

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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    27.9 lbs25.7 lbs
    6.2
    6.2
    8.0
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox RebaRockShox SID SelectRockShox SID Select+
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS PerformanceRockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbon
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX EagleSLXX01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm110mm
    Rear Travel
    115mm110mm100mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Trek Top Fuel 9.7, Specialized Epic EVO Comp, and Canyon Lux CF 8 are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bikes. The Top Fuel 9.7 has more travel, while the Lux CF 8 has carbon 29″ carbon wheels, better components, a better fork, and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Top Fuel 9.7
    Epic EVO Comp
    Lux CF 8
    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)

    25 mph

    Top Fuel 9.7

    28 mph

    Epic EVO Comp

    29 mph

    Lux CF 8

    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

    carbon frame

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorMetallic Gunmetal / Dnister Black

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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorMetallic Gunmetal / Dnister Black

    Canyon Lux CF SL, Material: Carbon, Travel: 100 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorMetallic Gunmetal / Dnister Black

    Fork

    RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, dual remote lockout, tapered steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID Select+ Remote

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, Bontrager DropLock remote, 190x45mm

    Travel100mm

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

    Travel100mm

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Remote

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit

    Shimano, BB52, Threaded

    SRAM Pressfit DUB

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Size: S, M, M/L, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 60 mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 70 mm length

    Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    Race Face Ride

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Race Face Ride Rise

    Saddle

    Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails

    Selle Italia SLR Boost, Saddle shaped to support a more aggressive riding position.

    Seatpost

    Size: S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length

    X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, SM: 100mm travel, M: 125mm travel, L-XL: 150mm travel

    DT Swiss D 232

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Ergon GA20, High-grade lock-on grips providing comfort and control in equal measure.

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed

    SRAM X01 Eagle, SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed rear derailleur delivers quick and precise shifts.

    Crank

    Size: S, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length

    Shimano SLX 7100, Hollowtech 2, 32T

    Truvativ Stylo Carbon DUB 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, Aimed at aggressive trail riders, Eagle X01 pairs premium materials and design for years of accurate shifts under pressure.

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

    Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t

    SRAM XG Eagle 10-52, All the range you need to climb the biggest mountains, courtesy of SRAM's 10-52, 12-speed cassette.

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper

    Front: Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    SRAM Level TLM | SRAM Level TLM, Flat-mount brake calliper.

    Wheels
    Rims

    Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless-Ready

    Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h

    Reynolds TR 289 C XC | Reynolds TR 309 C XC

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

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

    Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

    Rear Hub

    Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline

    Tires

    Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"

    Front: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

    MAXXIS Aspen 2.25" | MAXXIS Ikon Exo 2.35"

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160 mm

    SRAM Centerline, 160mm, Disc Mount: Centerlock | SRAM Centerline, 180mm

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