Canyon

Neuron:ON 2023

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

24.6 kg

Price

From £3,649

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Canyon Neuron:ON 2023

From £3,649

The 2023 Canyon Neuron:ON (alloy) is the brand's adventure-minded trail eMTB: a full-suspension 29er with 130 mm of travel front and rear (120 mm fork on the smaller XS and S frames) built around a robust aluminium frame and Canyon's Triple Phase Suspension linkage. Unlike the carbon Neuron:ON CF that arrived alongside it, this alloy version is Shimano-powered, not Bosch.Power comes from Shimano STEPS: the EP8 (DU-EP800, 85 Nm) on the 7, 8 and 9, and the value-focused EP6 (DU-EP600, also 85 Nm) on the entry 6. A 630 Wh Shimano battery features on M to XL frames, dropping to 504 Wh on the shorter XS and S. Four UK trims spanned the range, from the Deore-equipped Neuron:ON 6 at £3,649 up to the Neuron:ON 9 at £5,249 with its RockShox Pike Select+ fork, SRAM Code R brakes and wireless GX Eagle AXS shifting.Geometry is moderate rather than aggressive, in keeping with its do-it-all trail brief: 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 all-day mileage machine rather than a steep-and-rowdy enduro tool.This model year is now discontinued. Canyon's later Neuron:ON range consolidated around the carbon, Bosch-powered Neuron:ON CF platform with longer 140 mm travel and updated geometry, leaving this Shimano-equipped alloy generation as the more affordable, touring-leaning chapter of the line.

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The 2023 Canyon Neuron:ON (alloy) is the brand's adventure-minded trail eMTB: a full-suspension 29er with 130 mm of travel front and rear (120 mm fork on the smaller XS and S frames) built around a robust aluminium frame and Canyon's Triple Phase Suspension linkage. Unlike the carbon Neuron:ON CF that arrived alongside it, this alloy version is Shimano-powered, not Bosch.

Power comes from Shimano STEPS: the EP8 (DU-EP800, 85 Nm) on the 7, 8 and 9, and the value-focused EP6 (DU-EP600, also 85 Nm) on the entry 6. A 630 Wh Shimano battery features on M to XL frames, dropping to 504 Wh on the shorter XS and S. Four UK trims spanned the range, from the Deore-equipped Neuron:ON 6 at £3,649 up to the Neuron:ON 9 at £5,249 with its RockShox Pike Select+ fork, SRAM Code R brakes and wireless GX Eagle AXS shifting.

Geometry is moderate rather than aggressive, in keeping with its do-it-all trail brief: 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 all-day mileage machine rather than a steep-and-rowdy enduro tool.

This model year is now discontinued. Canyon's later Neuron:ON range consolidated around the carbon, Bosch-powered Neuron:ON CF platform with longer 140 mm travel and updated geometry, leaving this Shimano-equipped alloy generation as the more affordable, touring-leaning chapter of the line.

Geometry read

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

Descending

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

Playfulness

A fair bit of pop, but happiest on flowing trail rather than trials moves.

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 toAll-round trail riding across mixed terrain.

No single standout trait — a balanced, versatile 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)

Weight24.6 kg1.0 kg heavier than average

Battery630 Wh64 Wh below average

Motor torque85 Nmabout average torque

Value for money44/100from £3,649 · most Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) bikes ~£3,499

Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.

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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	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 · 4

	6 £3,649	7 £3,849	8 £4,149	9 £5,249
Motor	Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) · 85 Nm	Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85 Nm	Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85 Nm	Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85 Nm
Battery	Shimano BT-E8036 · 630 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	130/130 mm · all trims
Frame	Aluminium · all trims
Fork	FOX 34 Rhythm GRIP, 130 mm (120 mm in sizes XS-S), 34 mm stanchions	FOX 34 Rhythm, 130 mm (120 mm in sizes XS-S), 34 mm stanchions	FOX 34 Performance Elite 29, 130 mm, GRIP2 cartridge	RockShox Pike Select+, 130 mm, Charger 2.1 damper, DebonAir
Shock	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 130 mm rear travel	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 130 mm rear travel; 210x50 mm (M-XL), 190x45 mm (S)	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 130 mm rear travel; 210x50 mm (M-XL), 190x45 mm (S)	RockShox Deluxe Select R, 130 mm rear travel, external rebound
Stem	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, 35 mm clamp, 760 mm width, 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	Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 · all trims
Seatpost	Iridium Dropper Post, internal routing, 30.9 mm clamp · all trims
Brakes	Shimano MT420 4-piston (front) / Shimano BR-MT410 Deore 2-piston (rear), 203 mm rotors	Shimano MT420 4-piston (front) / Shimano BR-MT410 Deore 2-piston (rear), 203 mm rotors	Shimano XT BR-M8120 4-piston (front) / Shimano XT BR-M8100 (rear), ICE TECH pads, 203 mm rotors	SRAM Code R 4-piston, SRAM Centerline 200 mm rotors
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12, long cage	Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 1x12	SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless, 1x12
Crank	Shimano STEPS E-MTB	FSA CK 752 E-MTB, 1x	Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm	Shimano STEPS E-MTB, 170 mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed	Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller (wireless)
Cassette	Shimano Deore CS-M6100 12-speed, 10-51T	Shimano Deore CS-M6100 12-speed, 10-51T	Shimano Deore CS-M6100 12-speed, 10-51T	SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 12-speed, 10-52T
Chain	Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
Drivetrain	Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12, long cage; Shimano STEPS E-MTB; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed; Shimano Deore CS-M6100 12-speed, 10-51T; Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12; FSA CK 752 E-MTB, 1x; Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed; Shimano Deore CS-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; Shimano Deore CS-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 TRYP30 EVO, Center Lock, 29in	Rodi TRYP 30, Shimano MT400/MT410 hubs, 30 mm inner width, Boost	Rodi TRYP 30, Shimano MT400/MT410 hubs, 30 mm inner width, Boost	DT Swiss H 1900 Spline Hybrid 29, 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 SuperTrail Speedgrip 29x2.6in (front) / Schwalbe Hans Dampf SuperTrail 29x2.6in (rear)
Weight	24.6 kg	—	—	—
Price	£3,649	£3,849	£4,149	£5,249

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