Grand Canyon AL

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Origin

The Grand Canyon is Canyon's long-running aluminium hardtail and one of the German direct-to-consumer brand's best sellers, aimed at delivering high component value at accessible prices. Over successive generations it grew from a 110mm steep-angled cross-country hardtail into a more capable trail bike: travel was bumped to 120mm and the latest redesign slackened the head angle to ~66°, lengthened the reach, steepened the seat angle, dropped frame weight, and added a dropper post, UDH, mullet wheel sizing and extra mounts. The 'AL' designation marks the standard aluminium frame, distinct from the lighter 'AL SL' and the carbon Exceed/Lux race platforms.

Specifications

Frame: Aluminium hardtail (Canyon AL alloy), 12x148mm Boost thru-axle, BSA threaded BB (68/73mm), Category 3 durability (60cm/2-foot drops allowed), UDH derailleur hanger, internal dropper routing. Latest generation frame ~1,989g (M), ~207g lighter than predecessor.
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: 1x12 Shimano (AL 8: Deore XT M8100 12-speed shifter/derailleur, SLX CS-M7100 10-51T cassette, MT612 crank). Lower trims step down through SLX/Deore.
Brakes: Hydraulic disc. AL 8: Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc. Lower trims use Deore/MT-series 2-piston.
Wheels: Size-specific (mullet lineup): 29" on S–XL, 27.5" on 2XS–XS, 24" on Young Hero. Tubeless-ready, up to 2.4" tire clearance on ~30mm internal rims. AL 8: DT Swiss LN XC alloy, 25mm internal, 15x110mm front / 12x148mm rear.