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May 2024 · Alex Evans
Canyon says the Strive:ON CFR is a race-ready hard charger on gnarly terrain
Motor power feel and battery life
Excellent geometry
Great suspension performance
Almost perfect spec
Impressive value
Shimano drivetrain
May 2024
The Canyon Spectral gets a brand new carbon frame for 2024, internal storage and big changes to the geometry and suspension design.
Fantastically dynamic handling
Sublime rear suspension
Mullet & 29in compatible
Burly build kit
Long travel dropper post as standard
Internal frame storage
New geometry creates sizing confusion
Lyrik lacks sensitivity compared to rear
Thin & hard compound grips
Apr 2024 · Jamie Darlow
Canyon is far from a newbie when it comes to building e-bikes, the direct sales brand has arguably the best electric mountain bike out there, in the Spectral:ON CF9. What it hasn’t had until now though is a lightweight bike with a mid-powered motor, so step forward the Neuron:ONfly, a short-travel e-bike taking Canyon into the modern era. Check out our full range breakdown, prices and more details on the new bike for the full Canyon Neuron:ONfly family. Neuron:ONfly need to know Trail or adventure e-bike with the latest Bosch SX motor 140mm travel and 29in wheels front and rear (XS size gets 130mm) Four full-carbon models, from top-spec LTD to CF7 at £4,649. This CF9 model costs £6,699 Five sizes, from XS to XL, topping out at 510mm reach 19.9kg claimed weight on CF9 tested 400Wh fixed internal battery, plus optional 250Wh range extender Bosch SX boasts 55Nm torque and 600 watts peak power, if you pedal hard Canyon Neuron:On Fly – lightweight, middleweight or flyweight? The first thing to point out is that, while the Neuron:ONfly uses the new lightweight Bosch SX motor, it’s not that light for the category, at 19.9kg. There are plenty of new e-bikes that are either lighter or boast more travel, like the Whyte E-Lyte and new Mondraker Dune XR, but crucially both those bikes are significantly more money. The Dune’s frame is also claimed to be much lighter, 2,650g without motor and shock to the Neuron:ONfly’s 3,300g. Instead of focussing on a bike’s weight, the idea is more to target the feel of pedalling a regular bike, and to do that one motor stands head and shoulders above the rest in my opinion – the Bosch’s SX. It’s one of the most natural feeling motors out there and really does match the power coming from your legs, whether you’re soft pedalling or powering up a fireroad. Good though the SX is then, and I have to say it is extremely good, it does come with some drawbacks. It’s very small, but the motor is only 900g lighter than the full-power CX unit, and a big 400Wh is non-negotiable here – go SX and you have to take this big and heavy battery pack. Of course none of this is necessarily a bad thing, it’s great to see that Canyon hasn’t chased a headline weight like Scott did with the Lumen, and built a bike that’s too good for its own parts. There are no flimsy tyres (something that tripped it up with the Neuron:ON last year) XC suspension components, dinky rotors or just plain old small sizing. No, what I’m saying is that there has to be a reason to justify using a lightweight motor over a full power unit, and Canyon’s hanging its hat on ride feel. Neuron:On Fly Frame It’s only been a year since Canyon released the Neuron:ON, a full power version of the Fly here sharing the same travel and a whole lot more besides. There’s no way …Continue reading »
• Sleek looking lightweight bike that sneaks in under 20kg
• Great motor in the Bosch SX, with the best balance of power and battery
• Good spread of sizing, with modern geometry
• Aggressive pricing with models below £5,000
• Supportive suspension that pedals well all day
• Needs a 150mm fork to hold up the front end
• Bosch SX drones at low cadences
Apr 2024 · Cory Benson
Canyon Neuron:ONfly is their 1st lightweight eMTB. A retuned 140mm travel 29er trail ebike, now 3kg lighter powered by a Bosch SX motor!
Apr 2024 · Tom Law
Does Canyon’s Neuron:ONfly give a glimpse of the future of electric bikes?
Bosch s sx motor is impressive
Mostly well chosen kit
Confidence inspiring geometry
Great value compared to the competition
Motor freewheel rattles noisily
Deserves grippier rubber
Suspension needs careful tuning
Apr 2024 · Mike Hunger
We tested Canyon's first light eMTB, the Neuron:ONfly, which comes equipped with a Bosch Performance Line SX motor and 400 Wh battery.
Beautiful motor integration
Agile handling on flow trails
Clean look
Tires limit the bike’s potential
Demanding handling on technical trails
Q: Which Canyon bikes are most popular?
The most popular Canyon model families are the Endurace, Grizl, and Grail.
Q: Does Canyon make eBikes?
Yes, Canyon manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.