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Discover the latest mountain bike news, reviews and information with the dedicated Canyon blog.
Choose the best bike for you with our detailed guides on the pros and cons of all the different MTB subsets including e-bikes, Enduro bikes, Downhill bikes and many more. Read first-person perspectives on some of the most famous trails from around the world and place a pin on your next journey. Not sure whether a carbon or aluminium bike is best? Or what size wheels to use for which terrain? Here what the experts have to say, from the engineers who design the greatest MTB bikes to the cycling race professionals who redefine what is possible.
Whether crushing the downhill trails or pushing your body to the limit in a cross-country trek, as a professional cyclist or budding enthusiast: prepare for your next adventure the right way with Canyon.
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2025-3-21Grand Canyon and Exceed are two fantastic, efficient yet fun hardtail MTBs for having your best adventures. But which is the right Canyon for your riding vibe and why is that so? -
2025-3-6Master cornering on your mountain bike to increase your speed. -
2025-3-4Master your gear shifting to ride the trail like a mountain bike pro. -
2025-2-25Slow down quicker to go faster on your mountain bike. A guide to the basics of how to brake more effectively out on the trail. -
Updated: 2025-02-19Getting the right MTB tyre pressure could be the difference between a great ride and a disastrous one. Your tyres are your sole contact point with the trail, so dialling in the way they ride is crucial. -
Updated: 2025-02-08How do you choose between a road bike and a mountain bike? We compare everything from purpose and geometry to suspension and components. -
Updated: 2025-02-03The new season of elite mountain bike racing is set to begin, with incredible athletes from around the world ready to battle for glory. The 2025 MTB World Series calendar is packed with exciting events! -
2025-1-21Setup, setup, setup. If you want to go faster on your mountain bike, these are the three most important words to remember. -
Updated: 2025-01-08We've updated our downcountry mountain bike and XC race bike, but how do they compare? -
2025-1-8Finding the correct mountain bike riding position can be challenging. This short guide will walk you through the basic steps to help you centre yourself on your bike for challenging trails. -
2024-11-19Setting up MTB suspension doesn’t have to be a dark art. In this guide, we explain the basics with video demos to show how to adjust yours for the optimum ride. -
2024-11-13Combine the technical skill of gravity racing, with the fitness and stamina of cross country mountain biking and you get enduro racing. Here’s everything you need to know about this lung-busting, adrenaline-packed race format that takes its inspiration from motorbike enduro. -
2024-9-4We’re going to teach you how to change a mountain bike tyre in this clear, comprehensive guide. And don’t worry, there’s also a great Canyon CLLCTV video with Aaron Pelttari that shows you how to do each step. Let’s get it! -
2024-6-24Every mountain biker wants to master the art of ‘just right’ suspension, but which is best between a coil vs air shock? In this guide we’ll dig into the pros and cons of each to help you decide. -
2024-5-28The Spectral and the Neuron are both trail bikes that look quite similar at first glance, but they are designed for very different riders and missions. This short guide will hopefully help you decide which one is right for you. -
2024-5-15Spotting the differences between enduro vs trail bikes can be tricky to the untrained eye. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about the both. -
2024-4-30If you’re looking to take on the trails and handle anything the environment can throw at you, should you be riding a mountain bike or a fat bike? We examine these two awesome bike types and explore why a couple of centimetres of tyre width makes all the difference. -
2024-4-29Explore the differences between gravel bikes and hardtail mountain bikes. Compare features, performance, and terrain compatibility to make an informed choice. -
2024-4-23Spectral vs Strive? While these bikes may not look too different at first glance, they are very different bikes, designed for very different missions: it’s all about the details. This short guide will hopefully help you decide which one is right for you. -
2024-3-22If your mountain bike won’t shift into gear, the chain rattles or jumps, gear indexing is often the reason for this. We will show you how to adjust your MTB gearing correctly. -
2024-3-20If you like your trails to point aggressively downwards, but secretly love a climb too – which bike is best? Let’s look at the differences between downhill vs enduro bikes and why angles really matter. -
2024-2-16If you want an MTB but you’re not sure whether to choose a trail bike or cross-country bike, keep reading. -
2023-7-21Wondering what size mountain bike to get? This guide explains everything you need to know about mountain bike sizes. -
2023-7-6Are you planning on joining us at Crankworx Whistler this year? Check out what the Canyon CLLCTV are getting up to as the Crankworx World Tour makes its stop in Whistler, B.C. Visit our expo, demo our bikes, join our rides, or just party with us. -
2023-5-4We are going all-in on 1x12 MTB drivetrains. We compare the most recent 1x12 MTB groupsets from Shimano and SRAM. -
2023-4-4New territory. New bike. Ryan Petry sets off on a route in the Appalachian Mountains but not everything goes to plan. -
2023-3-31We give you the low down on 29er MTBs and help you decide whether they’re right for you. -
2023-3-21Jenni and Mark rekindle their friendship and explore the trails of north west Tasmania, Australia on board the new Neuron. -
2023-3-21Vedangi Kulkarni and Maya Atkinson took the new Neuron on an adventure. Read their tales from the trails between Oswestry and Dolgellau. -
2023-3-17Which mountain bike wheel size is best? We compare 27.5 inch wheels and 29 inch wheels and help you make the decision.
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