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What is a Downhill Mountain Bike?

A downhill mountain bike is a specialised type of mountain bike designed for the most extreme and challenging terrain. These bikes are built to handle steep descents, jumps, drops, and technical obstacles that other types of mountain bikes cannot handle.

What are the Advantages of a Downhill Mountain Bike?

Downhill mountain bikes have several advantages over other types of mountain bikes:

• Specialised Design: Downhill mtbs have a unique design that is optimised for downhill riding. They have longer suspension travel (180 mm – 200 mm), slack geometry, and strong aluminium and carbon frames to withstand the toughest terrain.
• Greater Control: With a downhill mountain bike, you have more control over the bike and the terrain. The longer suspension travel and slack geometry provide greater stability and control, allowing you to ride faster and with more confidence.
• Wheel size options: Choose your preferred wheel size. Get playful on 27.5” wheels or opt for speed and stability on a 29er. Choose a mullet setup for a little bit of both.
• Better Brakes: Downhill mountain bikes are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes with big rotors that provide powerful and reliable stopping power, even in wet or muddy conditions.
• Ultimate Adrenaline Rush: With the ability to ride faster and tackle more challenging terrain, you'll get your heart pumping like never before. Experience the thrill of world cup downhill bikes on your very own trails.
• Power your ride with electricity: An electric downhill mtb is designed to help you up the toughest climbs, so that you can enjoy shredding the descents.

If you're ready to take on the toughest terrain and experience the rush of riding downhill, a downhill mountain bike is the perfect choice. Browse our selection of downhill mountain bikes and take your riding to the next level today.

Which Canyon downhill bike is best for me?

We love downhill mountain biking and you can choose from two downhill bikes:

• Torque: a great all-round downhill mtb designed for tackling the toughest trails out there. With 180 mm of travel, this bike thrives on gnarly, steep descents.
• Sender: our downhill racing mountain bike is the bike of our downhill pros. Test your mettle on World Cup courses and home trails alike on board the Sender.

Buy downhill mountain bikes online

We offer you outstanding value for money when you buy online. Use the Perfect Positioning System (PPS) to find the right size for your frame. What sets Canyon apart is that you can buy bike online and it arrives at your doorstep nearly ready to ride. Our bikes come 95% pre-assembled. Your new MTB is ready to ride in just a few quick steps. Guarantee and customer-friendly return conditions as well as flexible payment options round off the online purchase.