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    MSRP
    $1,299
    ($1,537)
    $899
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailTrailCrosscountry
    Weight
    30.8 lbs29.9 lbs30.4 lbs
    4.5
    5.2
    3.9
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TKFox Rhythm Float 34 (air)RockShox Judy (coil)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX Eagle, Truvativ StyloXT, SLXDeore, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm100mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    canyon.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Grand Canyon 7, Canyon Grand Canyon 8, and Trek Marlin 7 are all 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail mountain bikes. The Grand Canyon 8 has better components and a better fork, while the Marlin 7 has a rigid seatpost.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Grand Canyon 7
    Grand Canyon 8
    Marlin 7
    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)

    24 mph

    Grand Canyon 7

    26 mph

    Grand Canyon 8

    22 mph

    Marlin 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 Grand Canyon AL SL

    ColorsStealth; Spark Blue

    Canyon Grand Canyon AL SL, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorTeam Grey

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    ColorsMatte Nautical Navy / Matte Anthracite; Marigold to Radioactive Red Fade

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver, Travel: 120 mm, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm, Size XS bikes: 100 mm travel

    Travel120mm

    FOX 34 Rhythm, Stanchion Diameter: 34 mm, Travel: 120 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1 1/4"

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: S, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Pressfit DUB

    Shimano Pressfit BB-MT500

    FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Iridium

    Iridium

    Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5 mm

    Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5 mm

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    Saddle

    Iridium Trail

    Iridium Trail

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Iridium Dropper

    TypeDropper

    Iridium Dropper, This dropper post features 150 mm of stepless height adjustment, giving you more freedom to move around when things get steep., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm

    TypeDropper

    Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Canyon push-on Grips

    Canyon push-on Grips, Our grips for confidence building control on the bars.

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle, SRAM SX Eagle rear derailleur provides quick and quiet shifts across 10-50 or 11-50 tooth cassettes.

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain.

    Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB 30T

    Shimano MT611 30T, Number of chainrings: 1

    Size: S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle Trigger 12s, SX Eagle's 12-speed shifters offer quick and crisp gear changes.

    Shimano SLX M7100 12s

    Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50 12s, SRAM's SX Eagle 11-50 cassette packs a wide, 454% gear range into a surprisingly affordable package.

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette packed with tricke-down performance features. Hyperglide+ tech provides fast, smooth shifting. Beam spider construction cuts weights and boosts stiffness. Gear range: 10-51.

    Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle 12s

    Shimano CN-M7100 12s

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT400

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT400

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alexrims MD25 | Shimano MT400 | Alexrims MD25 | Shimano MT400 SH11

    Alexrims MD25 | Shimano MT400, Rotor Mount: Center Lock | Alexrims MD25 | Shimano MT410-B, Rotor Mount: Center Lock

    Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.25'', Casing: K-Guard | Schwalbe Tough Tom 2.25"

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29" x 2.35" MTB Tyre, Compound: Addix Performance, All-rounder tire for use in multiple MTB disciplines | Schwalbe Nobby Nic SnakeSkin 29" x 2.35" MTB Tyre, Casing: Snake Skin, Compound: Evolution, Technology: Tubeless Easy

    Size: S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT10, Shimano's 180mm RT10 rotor provides a good balance of stopping power and modulation. | Shimano RT10, Rotor diameter: 160 mm.

    Shimano RT10, Shimano's 180mm RT10 rotor provides a good balance of stopping power and modulation. | Shimano RT10, Rotor diameter: 160 mm.

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

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