Canyon

Neuron:ON 2022

Discontinued✎Full Power · Cross-CountryLegacy · 0.4/10iFreshness 0.4/10
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Motor

Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85Nm · 500W↗

Battery

Shimano BT-E8036 · 630Wh

Travel F/R

130/130mm

Wheels

29F / 29R✎

Frame

Aluminium✎

Weight

23.5 kg

Price

From £3,499

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Canyon Neuron:ON 2022

From £3,499

The 2022 Canyon Neuron:ON is the brand's adventure-minded trail eMTB: an aluminium 130 mm full-suspension bike built around Canyon's Triple Phase Suspension linkage and Shimano's STEPS EP8 motor (85 Nm). It uses size-specific wheels, running 27.5in on the smaller XS and S frames and 29in on M to XL, with a 630 Wh Shimano battery on the larger sizes and a 504 Wh pack on the smaller frames and the entry models.Six trims were sold in the UK. The range opened with the 1x10 Deore-equipped Neuron:ON 6 at GBP3,699, climbed through the FOX-suspended Neuron:ON 7 (GBP4,149) and XT-equipped 8 (GBP4,499), and topped out with the Neuron:ON 9 (GBP5,249), which paired a RockShox Pike Select+ fork, SRAM Code R brakes and wireless GX Eagle AXS shifting. Two women's models, the 7 WMN (GBP3,499) and 8 WMN (GBP3,699), shared the platform with female-specific Canyon:ON cockpit and SD:ON saddle and a more compact XS to MD size run.Geometry is moderate and all-day rather than aggressive: a 66.5 to 67.5 degree head angle, roughly 74.5 to 75 degree effective seat angle, 435 to 440 mm chainstays and reach growing from 405 mm (XS) to 475 mm (XL). It is a stable, comfortable mileage machine for long trail rides rather than a steep enduro tool.This model year is now discontinued. For 2023 Canyon kept the Shimano-powered alloy Neuron:ON but moved it to full 29in wheels, then added an all-new carbon, Bosch-powered Neuron:ON CF with longer 140 mm travel, leaving this size-specific-wheel EP8 alloy bike as a distinct earlier chapter of the line.

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The 2022 Canyon Neuron:ON is the brand's adventure-minded trail eMTB: an aluminium 130 mm full-suspension bike built around Canyon's Triple Phase Suspension linkage and Shimano's STEPS EP8 motor (85 Nm). It uses size-specific wheels, running 27.5in on the smaller XS and S frames and 29in on M to XL, with a 630 Wh Shimano battery on the larger sizes and a 504 Wh pack on the smaller frames and the entry models.

Six trims were sold in the UK. The range opened with the 1x10 Deore-equipped Neuron:ON 6 at GBP3,699, climbed through the FOX-suspended Neuron:ON 7 (GBP4,149) and XT-equipped 8 (GBP4,499), and topped out with the Neuron:ON 9 (GBP5,249), which paired a RockShox Pike Select+ fork, SRAM Code R brakes and wireless GX Eagle AXS shifting. Two women's models, the 7 WMN (GBP3,499) and 8 WMN (GBP3,699), shared the platform with female-specific Canyon:ON cockpit and SD:ON saddle and a more compact XS to MD size run.

Geometry is moderate and all-day rather than aggressive: a 66.5 to 67.5 degree head angle, roughly 74.5 to 75 degree effective seat angle, 435 to 440 mm chainstays and reach growing from 405 mm (XS) to 475 mm (XL). It is a stable, comfortable mileage machine for long trail rides rather than a steep enduro tool.

This model year is now discontinued. For 2023 Canyon kept the Shimano-powered alloy Neuron:ON but moved it to full 29in wheels, then added an all-new carbon, Bosch-powered Neuron:ON CF with longer 140 mm travel, leaving this size-specific-wheel EP8 alloy bike as a distinct earlier chapter of the line.

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What the numbers mean on the trail

Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.

Size

Wheels

Descending

A solid all-round descender (67.5° head angle, 130mm) — capable in the rough and steep without being an all-out bruiser.

Playfulness

Short 440mm rear and a lighter build — easy to pop, manual and throw around.

Size balance

Rear-long with a planted front in L (FC:RC 1.73) — easy to weight the front and quick to turn, though it can feel light at the back at real speed.

Technical climbing

Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) and a steep 74.5° seat angle keep the weight planted over the front — a proper winch. 500W of peak power and 85Nm of torque — a strong full-power motor.

Best suited toPlayful trail riding — jumps, pumps and tight, techy singletrack.

Easy to throw around; happiest when you're active on the bike.

Watch out forNo major red flags in the L geometry.

The numbers are well balanced for its category.

How it stacks up vs other Full Power · Cross-Country bikes (from 111 bikes in the database)

Weight23.5 kgabout average weight

Battery630 Wh64 Wh below average

Motor torque85 Nmabout average torque

Value for money50/100from £3,499 · most Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) bikes ~£3,499

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Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike

	XS	S	M	L	XL
Reach	405 mm	425 mm	435 mm	455 mm	475 mm
Stack	584 mm	607 mm	625 mm	634 mm	644 mm
Seattube	380 mm	420 mm	440 mm	480 mm	520 mm
Chainstay	435 mm	435 mm	440 mm	440 mm	440 mm
Headtube Angle	66.5°	66.5°	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°
Seattube Angle (eff)	75°	75°	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°
Wheelbase	—	1165 mm	1175 mm	1199 mm	1223 mm
Headtube	100 mm	100 mm	120 mm	130 mm	140 mm
BB Height	335 mm	335 mm	341 mm	341 mm	341 mm
Standover	766 mm	772 mm	798 mm	800 mm	808 mm
Front Centre	—	730 mm*	735 mm*	759 mm*	783 mm*
FC:RC	—	1.68	1.67	1.73	1.78

Trims · 6

	7 WMN £3,499	6 £3,699	8 WMN £3,699	7 £4,149	8 £4,499	9 £5,249
Motor	Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85 Nm · all trims
Battery	Shimano BT-E8036 · 630 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	130/130 mm · all trims
Frame	Aluminium · all trims
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK, 130 mm travel (set to 120 mm), 30 mm stanchions, TurnKey lockout, Boost 110, adjustable rebound	RockShox 35 Silver, 130 mm travel, 35 mm stanchions, stepless compression adjustment up to full lockout, mudguard mount, 15x110 mm axle	RockShox 35 Silver, 130 mm travel (set to 120 mm), 35 mm stanchions, stepless compression up to full lockout, 15x110 mm axle	FOX 34 Rythm, air-sprung all-mountain fork, 130 mm travel, 34 mm stanchions, 15x110 mm axle, tapered steerer	FOX 34 Performance Elite 29, 130 mm travel, GRIP2 cartridge, HS/LS compression and rebound, 15x110 mm axle	RockShox Pike Select+, 130 mm travel, DebonAir air spring, Charger 2.1 damper, SKF wiper seals, 15x110 mm axle
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select R, 130 mm rear travel, Maxima Plus damper oil, external rebound adjustment	RockShox Deluxe Select R, 130 mm rear travel, Maxima Plus damper oil, external rebound adjustment	RockShox Deluxe Select R, 130 mm rear travel, Maxima Plus damper oil, external rebound adjustment	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 130 mm rear travel, two-position platform lever; eye-to-eye 210x50 mm (M-XL), 190x45 mm (S)	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 130 mm rear travel, two-position platform lever; eye-to-eye 210x50 mm (M-XL), 190x45 mm (S)	RockShox Deluxe Select R, 130 mm rear travel, Maxima Plus damper oil, external rebound adjustment
Stem	Canyon:ON Stem, 35 mm clamp, 60 mm length	FSA Comet 35, 35 mm clamp	Canyon:ON Stem, 35 mm clamp, 60 mm length	FSA Comet 35, 35 mm clamp	FSA Comet 35, 35 mm clamp	FSA Comet 35, 35 mm clamp
Handlebar	Canyon:ON HB0056 Riser, alloy, 760 mm width, 35 mm clamp, 20 mm rise	FSA Comet Alloy 35 Riser, 760 mm width, 25 mm rise	Canyon:ON HB0056 Riser, alloy, 760 mm width, 35 mm clamp, 20 mm rise	FSA Comet Alloy 35 Riser, 760 mm width, 25 mm rise	FSA Comet Alloy 35 Riser, 760 mm width, 25 mm rise	FSA Comet Alloy 35 Riser, 760 mm width, 25 mm rise
Grips	Canyon Lock-On · all trims
Saddle	Canyon SD:ON (women's), chromoly rails, 290 g	Fizik Terra Alpaca X5	Canyon SD:ON (women's), chromoly rails, 290 g	Fizik Terra Alpaca X5	Fizik Terra Alpaca X5	Fizik Terra Alpaca X5
Seatpost	Iridium Dropper Post, internal cabling, 30.9 mm clamp · all trims
Brakes	Shimano MT420 4-piston (front) / Shimano BR-MT410 Deore 2-piston (rear), resin pads	Shimano MT420 4-piston (front) / Shimano BR-MT410 Deore 2-piston (rear), resin pads	Shimano Deore 4-piston (front) / Shimano Deore 2-piston (rear), ICE TECH compatible	Shimano MT420 4-piston (front) / Shimano BR-MT410 Deore 2-piston (rear), resin pads	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston (front) / Shimano XT BR-M8100 (rear), ICE TECH pads	SRAM Code R 4-piston, SRAM Centerline rotors (200 mm front)
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore, 10-speed, Shadow RD+ chain stabiliser, max cassette 46T	Shimano Deore, 10-speed, Shadow RD+ chain stabiliser, max cassette 46T	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12	Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12, long cage	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12	SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless, 1x12
Crank	Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm	FSA CK 752 E-MTB, 1x	Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm	FSA CK 752 E-MTB, 1x	Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm	Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore 10-speed, 2-way release, I-Spec EV	Shimano Deore 10-speed, 2-way release, I-Spec EV	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, I-Spec EV	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, I-Spec EV	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, I-Spec EV	SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller (wireless)
Cassette	Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-46T	Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-46T, all-steel cog design	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, 10-51T	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, 10-51T	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, 10-51T	SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 12-speed, 10-52T
Chain	Shimano HG54 10-speed	KMC X10-93 10-speed (NP/GY)	Shimano M6100 12-speed	Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
Drivetrain	Shimano Deore, 10-speed, Shadow RD+ chain stabiliser, max cassette 46T; Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm; Shimano Deore 10-speed, 2-way release, I-Spec EV; Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-46T; Shimano HG54 10-speed	Shimano Deore, 10-speed, Shadow RD+ chain stabiliser, max cassette 46T; FSA CK 752 E-MTB, 1x; Shimano Deore 10-speed, 2-way release, I-Spec EV; Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-46T, all-steel cog design; KMC X10-93 10-speed (NP/GY)	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12; Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, I-Spec EV; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, 10-51T; Shimano M6100 12-speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12, long cage; FSA CK 752 E-MTB, 1x; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, I-Spec EV; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, 10-51T; Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12; Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, I-Spec EV; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed, 10-51T; Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless, 1x12; Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm; SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller (wireless); SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 12-speed, 10-52T; SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
Wheels	Rodi TRYP 30, Shimano MT400 (front) / MT400 (rear) hubs, Iridium 30 / TRYP 30 alloy rims, 30 mm inner width, Boost	Rodi TRYP 30, Shimano MT400 (front) / MT410 (rear) hubs, Iridium 30 / TRYP 30 alloy rims, 30 mm inner width, Boost	Rodi TRYP 30, Shimano MT400 (front) / MT410 (rear) hubs, Iridium 30 alloy rims, 30 mm inner width, Boost	Rodi TRYP 30, Shimano MT400 (front) / MT410 (rear) hubs, Iridium 30 alloy rims, 30 mm inner width, Boost	Rodi TRYP 30, Shimano MT400 (front) / MT410 (rear) hubs, Iridium 30 alloy rims, 30 mm inner width, Boost	DT Swiss H 1900 Spline Hybrid 29, IS 6-bolt
Tyres	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29x2.6in	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29x2.6in	Schwalbe Nobby Nic SuperTrail Speedgrip 29x2.6in (front) / Schwalbe Hans Dampf SuperTrail 29x2.6in (rear)	Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29x2.6in	Schwalbe Nobby Nic SuperTrail Speedgrip 29x2.6in (front) / Schwalbe Hans Dampf SuperTrail 29x2.6in (rear)	Schwalbe Nobby Nic SuperTrail Speedgrip 29x2.6in (front) / Schwalbe Hans Dampf SuperTrail 29x2.6in (rear)
Weight	23.5 kg	25.1 kg	24.5 kg	24.3 kg	24.7 kg	24.5 kg
Price	£3,499	£3,699	£3,699	£4,149	£4,499	£5,249

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