How much pop does it have, does it suck up the rider’s input or is it supportive, and how agile and direct is the bike? ↩ This aspect mainly comes down to the suspension. The rating includes the fork and the rear suspension. How sensitive is the suspension over small bumps? Can it absorb hard impacts and does it soak up repeated hits? Plush suspension not only provides comfort and makes a bike more capable, but it also generates traction. However, experienced riders can have a lot of fun even with unbalanced bikes. If a bike is unbalanced, the rider has to work hard to weight the front wheel to generate enough grip. Balanced bikes require little physical effort from the rider and are very predictable. This is all about how balanced the bike is and particularly about how well it corners. Is the bike stable at high speeds? Is it easy to stay in control in demanding terrain? How composed is it on rough trails? Stability is a combination of balanced geometry, good suspension and the right spec. How does the bike ride and descend? How spritely is the bike, how agile is it through corners, how much fun is it in tight sections and how quickly can it change direction? ↩ Along with the suspension, the riding position and the weight of the bike all play a crucial role. It refers to both simple and technical climbs. This scale indicates how efficiently the bike climbs. The Neuron is not as direct as the MERIDA ONE-Twenty but it’s also more comfortable and versatile. When it comes to the downhills, its all-rounder nature is its greatest strength. Together with the YT IZZO, this bike is right up there with the best climbers. It climbs with confidence and offers a good compromise between the efficiency of the ROSE GROUND CONTROL and the comfort of the Trek Fuel EX. The Canyon Neuron is one of the best all-rounders on test. How does the Canyon Neuron AL handle compared to the competition? However, the Neuron AL 7.0 needs more powerful brakes – the braking power is consistent but you need to pull the levers really hard. Thanks to the low bottom bracket, you feel nicely integrated between the large wheels and the Neuron instils you with confidence even on steep terrain. The Neuron behaves very predictably through corners, with handling that is intuitive and good-natured. You’ll feel right at home on the bike the moment you get on. At high speed in demanding terrain, the Neuron doesn’t feel nervous but it will tell you when it’s time to get on the brakes. This means that the Neuron generates a lot of traction without absorbing too much of the rider’s input, allowing you to catch air when the opportunity arises. It responds sensitively while providing good mid-stroke support and just the right amount of progression. The rear suspension certainly plays a very large part in this. Good-natured, light-footed, predictable – nothing extraordinary, just a good bike!ĭespite its rather conservative geometry, the Neuron AL is loads of fun on the descents. On technical climbs, the Neuron remains easy to control and offers lots of traction. Speaking of the saddle, it tapers off to the side, which makes it uncomfortable. We recommend pushing the saddle forward to better position your weight for steep sections. It accelerates smoothly and efficiently and you can hardly feel the rear end bob as you pedal uphill, saving you the effort of reaching for the climb switch. Shoes Specialized 2FO Cliplite | Backpack EVOC STAGE 12LĪs soon as you climb aboard the Neuron AL, you’ll notice that this is a bike with which you can really rack up the miles. Helmet Bell 4Forty MIPS | Jersey Leatt DBX 2.0 | Shorts Fox Ranger The two smallest sizes come with 27.5″ wheels while the rest roll on 29” hoops.

The Neuron is available in five sizes from XS–XL. The most noticeable aspect is the low bottom bracket, which positions the rider very centrally on the bike. The 453 mm reach is rather compact and the head and seat tube angles are on the more conservative side of the spectrum. The entire bike was designed and built not only to perform well in various different scenarios but also to please any type of rider. The Canyon Neuron relies on balanced geometry with none of the individual values standing out as particularly radical.

There’s a lot of room for a large water bottle in the size L Neuron. The lever of the thru-axle is nicely hidden away when not in use.

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