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    MSRP
    $2,199
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    $2,449
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    33.8 lbs29.8 lbs34.6 lbs
    4.6
    6.2
    4.5
    AluminumCarbonAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLFox Performance Float 34RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPS PerformanceX-Fusion
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreSLXDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm140mm140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    canyon.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Neuron 5, Canyon Neuron CF 8, and Trek Fuel EX 5 are all 27.5″ / 29″ full suspension trail bikes. The Neuron CF 8 has a carbon frame and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Neuron 5
    Neuron CF 8
    Fuel EX 5
    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

    Neuron 5

    26 mph

    Neuron CF 8

    26 mph

    Fuel EX 5

    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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsDark Grove; Dipped Summit

    Canyon Neuron CF, Robust, durable full-carbon frame optimised for stiffness-to-weight. Tapered steerer tube, oversized downtube with integrated protector doubling as a cable channel. Pivot points feature specially sealed industrial bearings for increased durability., Material: Carbon (CF)

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsDark Grove; Dipped Summit

    aluminum frame

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsDark Grove; Dipped Summit

    Fork

    Rock Shox Recon Silver RL

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 Performance, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 34 mm, Travel: 140 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5"

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, Maxle Stealth, 140mm travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Select+

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float DPS Performance

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: XS, S, X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 52.5mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 210mm x 55mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Race Face BSA Cinch

    Token BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68/73

    Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Iridium

    Race Face Ride, Durable, fuss-free alloy stem, Length: 60 mm, Material: 6061 aluminium, Stem Spacer: S: 5, M: 10, L: 15, XL: 20, Clamping Diameter: 35,0 mm

    Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length

    Handlebar

    Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5mm, Width for S and XS frames: 740 mm

    Race Face Ride Riserbar, Robust, reliable alloy bar, Material: 6061 aluminium, Upsweep: 5°, Backsweep: 8°, Clamping Diameter: 35,0 mm, Width: 760 mm, Rise: 10 mm

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

    Saddle

    Selle Italia X3

    Ergon SM10, Gender: Male

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Iridium Dropper

    Iridium Dropper Post, Move more freely on steep descents, by dropping down saddle with the press of a handlebar-mounted button. With internal cabling., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm

    Size: XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length

    Pedals

    None included

    None included

    Grips

    Canyon Lock-On

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

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 1x12 drivetrain for simpler, intuitive shifting. Long-cage design is compatible with wide-range cassettes.

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, Fast, shockless shifting with HYPERGLIDE+ to deliver your power in all the right places., Cage length: long

    Shimano Deore M6100, long cage

    Crank

    Miranda Delta

    Shimano SLX FC-M7100 12s, Number of chainrings: 1

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M6100 12s, Right shift lever. Shifts up to 3 gears at a time.

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 12 speed, tunable RAPIDFIRE PLUS shifting to make sure you never miss a beat.

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    SunRace CSMZ800 12s 11-51T

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%.

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M6100 12s

    Shimano CN-M6100 12s

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM DB8

    Shimano SLX M7120

    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 lever, MT200 caliper

    Wheels
    Rims

    Iridium 25

    DT Swiss XM 1700, Rotor mount: Center Lock | DT Swiss XM 1700 S12, Rotor mount: Center Lock

    Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29x2.4" bronze skin | Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4" bronze skin

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29x2.4" bronze skin, Width: 2.4" | Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4" bronze skin, Width: 2.4" | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO 3C MaxxGrip WT 29" x 2.4" MTB Tyre

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.60''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60''

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline, 180mm

    Shimano RT70 | Shimano SM-RT70 Brake Rotor 180mm

    Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm

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