Neuron
Origin
The Neuron is Canyon's do-it-all trail bike, sold under the German direct-to-consumer brand founded by Roman Arnold that ships bikes in a box straight to the rider. The nameplate arrived in the mid-2010s as Canyon's versatile short-travel trail platform, then was fundamentally rethought for the 2019 model year: rear travel grew to 130mm (from 110mm), the fork to 140mm, and the geometry was slackened and stretched to keep pace with modern trail bikes. The full-carbon Neuron CF launched in late 2018. Canyon kept the formula largely stable through the 2020 alloy redesign, then delivered the biggest overhaul for 2023/2024: a 66-degree head angle, 76-degree seat tube, ~22mm more reach on a medium, shorter seat tubes for long droppers, sealed cable routing, and reinforced pivots. Throughout, the Neuron has held its slot in Canyon's range between the short-travel Spectral 125 and the burlier Spectral 29 - the bike you reach for when the day mixes a long climb, a big loop, and a rewarding descent.
Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon (CF, ~2.44 kg frameset) or aluminium (AL, ~3.1 kg frame), Triple Phase four-bar Horst-link suspension
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 12-speed; SRAM SX Eagle (AL5) / Shimano Deore (Neuron 6) / SLX (CF8) up to SRAM GX Eagle AXS (CF9 SL)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc; Shimano Deore 2-piston (180mm) on lower trims up to SRAM Code RSC 4-piston (200/180mm) on CF9 SL
- Wheels
- DT Swiss (alloy on mid trims, e.g. AM LN 370; DT Swiss XMC 1501 carbon on CF9 SL); Iridium alloy on entry AL5
The verdict
- Excellent value-for-money spec thanks to direct-to-consumer pricing (the Neuron 6 was called the best budget trail bike a BikeRadar tester had ridden)
- Well-balanced, stable modern geometry that climbs efficiently and stays composed on descents
- Light and versatile - a genuine all-day / all-rounder trail bike, quality Fox suspension on mid and upper trims
- Stock tyres (Nobby Nic / Wicked Will) lack grip in the wet and on technical terrain - a common first upgrade
- Rear suspension can feel hyperactive/harsh on steep, fast, chunky descents - it's a trail bike, not an enduro rig
- Direct-to-consumer only: no shop fitting, self-assembly required, and no local dealer for warranty hand-holding
Generations
Pre-2019 Neuron
- Original short-travel trail platform; conservative, dated geometry by modern standards.
- Travel
- 120mm front / 110mm rear
2019-2022 Neuron
- Travel boost and slacker geometry; full-carbon Neuron CF launched late 2018. Widely praised value.
- Travel
- 140mm front / 130mm rear
2023/2024 Neuron
- Biggest overhaul: slacker/steeper geometry, sealed routing, reinforced pivots, room for longer droppers. Current generation.
- Travel
- 140mm front / 130mm rear
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | CurrentNeuron 5 (AL) | CurrentNeuron 6 (AL) | CurrentNeuron 7 (AL) | CurrentNeuron CF 8 | CurrentNeuron CF 9 | CurrentNeuron CF 9 SL | CurrentNeuron CF LTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (CF) | Carbon (CF) |
| Drivetrain | SRAM SX Eagle 12s | Shimano Deore M6100 12s | Shimano SLX/Deore mix 12s | Shimano SLX 12s | SRAM GX Eagle 12s | SRAM GX Eagle AXS (wireless) 12s | High-end 12s |
| Brakes | 2-piston hydraulic disc | Shimano Deore 2-piston (180mm) | Shimano 2-piston hydraulic | Shimano 2-piston hydraulic | 4-piston hydraulic disc | SRAM Code RSC 4-piston (200/180mm) | High-end 4-piston hydraulic |
| MSRP | €1,899 | €2,299 | €2,699 | €2,999 | €3,999 | €4,999 | €5,999 |
| Purpose | Value | Value | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Flagship | Flagship |
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