Canyon Neuron 2023

Wenn ein Bestseller in die Jahre kommt, hängen sich Entwicklungsteams üblicherweise besonders ins Zeug. Schließlich gilt es, einen Ruf zu verteidigen. Nun ist des Neurons letztes Facelift zwar noch nicht so lange her - 2019, um genau zu sein. Aber doch lange genug, um den allgemeinen Trend zu "lower, slacker, longer" noch nicht vollständig ausgereizt zu haben.
Im MY23 wird Canyons Allrounder also tiefer, flacher, länger zum einen; steiler, leichter, unkomplizierter und noch vieles mehr zum anderen. Hier die Details.

The primary goal of the model optimization was to maintain the versatility of the Neuron while simultaneously providing even more safety—without adding any unnecessary weight, mind you. Additionally, another focus was on user and service friendliness, which ultimately benefits the manufacturer as well.

While not quite as efficient as the XC full-suspension Lux Trail and not quite as robust as the progressive trail bike Spectral 125, the Neuron, with its unchanged 140 mm of travel at the front, 130 mm of travel at the rear, and a modernized geometry, aims to navigate rough terrain safely. At the same time, it promises to deliver unbroken fun on the longest tours thanks to ample propulsion, traction, and comfort.

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In terms of sizes, there are still five options to choose from, with the two smallest variants featuring 27.5" wheels. From size M onwards, they are Twentyniners. Canyon advises against a mullet setup.
Especially younger adventurers will be delighted (as before) with the Neuron Young Hero (€ 1,599), a fun machine with child-friendly brake levers, 27.5" wheels, and the same trail geometry in two frame sizes: XXS and XS.

However, the mentioned trail geometry has been significantly changed = modernized, which leads Canyon to speak of an expanded comfort zone.
The seat angle has become steeper by 1.5° to an effective 76°. This shifts the seating position even more centrally in the middle of the bike – an ergonomic advantage and a benefit for uphill riding. Thanks to the longer main frame and the 66° slack head angle, the bike is also supposed to feel stable on the trail at high speeds and have very balanced handling.

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Nach wie vor setzt die Plattform auf den klassischen Horst-Link mit bewährter Triple Phase Suspension. Darunter versteht Canyon ein Hinterbaukonzept mit dreiteiliger Kinematik, von feinfühlig am Anfang über stabil in der Mitte bis zu progressiv gegen Ende des Federwegs. Gute Traktion und weiches Ansprechen ohne Durchsacken sollen dadurch ebenso gewährleistet werden wie angenehme Reserven bei größeren Schlägen.
Allerdings gefällt der Viergelenker mit einem schlankeren Unterrohr, das gemeinsam mit dem nunmehr geraden Sitzrohr eine sehr sportliche Silhouette schafft. Das breitere Hauptlager erhöht die Hinterbausteifigkeit und soll dank optimierter Lagerabdichtungen langanhaltende Leichtgängigkeit garantieren. Das gilt aufgrund verstärkter Bolzen und überarbeiteter Dichtungen auch für die anderen Drehpunkte.
Verzichtet wurde bei der neuen Rahmengeneration mit geschraubtem Innenlager auf eine Umwerferaufnahme (folglich: 1-fach only; Kettenlinie 55 mm). Dafür kann, wer will, eine Canyon Load Bag an den zusätzlichen Montagepunkten im vorderen Rahmendreieck anbringen - sozusagen die Spar-Variante von Staufach & Co., die Canyon als "Featureismus" geißelt.

A new type of integrated cable routing, which is 80 g lighter compared to its predecessor, makes cable installation a breeze: you insert the cables at the rear triangle and receive them again at the head tube. In between, the shift and brake cables run through fully integrated channels made of flexible, rattle-free PA plastic. To keep dirt and water out, all cable inlets are sealed – including those at the transition from the rear triangle to the main frame, of course.

In the head tube area, the cables run straight to the head tube and through the upper headset bearing of the advanced IPU 2.0.

Weight-wise, the full carbon frame of the Neuron CF has shed 200 grams and now weighs 2,440 g (size M) according to the manufacturer – including accessories such as the seat clamp (classic), derailleur hanger (universal, UDH), or chain guide (proprietary).
Additionally included in this tally are the new frame protectors – screwed onto the down tube and chainstay, making them easily replaceable, and in the latter case, coupled with a small but fine innovation called Chain Shield.
This refers to a plastic part that fits snugly against the chainring in the yoke area and is designed to prevent chain jams – simply because there is no longer any space between the chainring and chainstay where the chain could get caught.
In the case of the carbon frame, the Chain Shield is adjustable and can be adapted to chainrings with 28 to 34 teeth. The Neuron AL has to make do with a simpler, fixed version.

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Six models feature the further developed Neuron AL frame, which in terms of geometry (and thus riding characteristics), wheel sizes, suspension travel, and kinematics, does not differ at all from the carbon counterpart. However, in terms of weight - 3,100 g frame weight in size M - and appearance, the aluminum versions (which are all equipped with Iridium SP63 droppers) still have a bent seat tube. As compensation for the lower seat post insertion depth, there is an additional mount for accessories such as a second bottle holder in the lower third.
Both the Neuron AL and the Neuron CF, as befits a trail bike, comply with ISO classification 3.

Sure, here is the translated text:```The entry into the aluminum and thus Neuron world is particularly small (frame sizes XXS and XS) and cost-effective with the already mentioned Young Hero at 1,599 euros.
Then there are three more representatives named Neuron 5 (€ 1,899), 6 and 7 to choose from, with the latter two also having WMN variants at the same price (€ 2,299 and € 2,699 respectively) but with tailored solutions for female needs.
The aluminum top model, for example, competes for the favor of trail bikers with the Fox 34 Float Performance fork, Fox Float DPS Performance shock, Shimano XT drivetrain, and DT Swiss M 1900 wheels.

Based on the carbon frame, five equipment variants have been assembled ranging from 2,999 to 5,999 euros, with the entry-level model CF 8 also available as a WMN version.
The Neuron CF LTD shines with a Fox Factory suspension (34 Float/Float DPS), AXS equipment (Sram X01/RockShox Reverb), and the finest carbon components from DT Swiss XMC 1200 wheels to the RaceFace Next 35 handlebar.
A thousand euros cheaper is the CF 9 SL with Factory suspension, Sram GX AXS plus Code RSC brakes, and DT Swiss XMC 1501. And with the Neuron CF 9 (Fox Performance counterparts, DT Swiss XMC 1700 wheels, €3,999) at €3,999, Japan enthusiasts are catered to with Shimano XT shifting and brakes.