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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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Nov 19, 2024Setting 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. -
Nov 13, 2024Combine 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. -
Sep 4, 2024We’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! -
Jul 25, 2024Learn to bunny hop like a boss with Canyon CLLCTV rider, Anton Thelander. -
Jul 9, 2024Summer is almost upon us and with it comes the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and the culmination of this year’s UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Here is our comprehensive guide to both events, including a breakdown of this year’s calendar, riders to watch and how you can watch them. -
Jun 24, 2024Every 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. -
May 28, 2024The 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. -
May 15, 2024Spotting 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. -
Apr 30, 2024If 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. -
Apr 29, 2024Explore the differences between gravel bikes and hardtail mountain bikes. Compare features, performance, and terrain compatibility to make an informed choice. -
Apr 23, 2024Spectral 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. -
Mar 20, 2024If 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. -
Feb 16, 2024If you want an MTB but you’re not sure whether to choose a trail bike or cross-country bike, keep reading. -
Jul 21, 2023Wondering what size mountain bike to get? This guide explains everything you need to know about mountain bike sizes. -
Jul 13, 2023Learn how to decide between our range of e-MTBs and give yourself a boost on the trails. -
Jul 6, 2023Are 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. -
Jun 30, 2023How do you choose between a road bike and a mountain bike? We compare everything from purpose and geometry to suspension and components. -
May 4, 2023We are going all-in on 1x12 MTB drivetrains. We compare the most recent 1x12 MTB groupsets from Shimano and SRAM. -
Apr 4, 2023New territory. New bike. Ryan Petry sets off on a route in the Appalachian Mountains but not everything goes to plan. -
Mar 29, 2023The CLLCTV Tour bus is coming to trails near you. Find out where you can shred with us this summer. -
Mar 21, 2023Jenni and Mark rekindle their friendship and explore the trails of north west Tasmania, Australia on board the new Neuron. -
Mar 21, 2023Vedangi Kulkarni and Maya Atkinson took the new Neuron on an adventure. Read their tales from the trails between Oswestry and Dolgellau. -
Mar 17, 2023Which mountain bike wheel size is best? We compare 27.5 inch wheels and 29 inch wheels and help you make the decision. -
Mar 16, 2023A chronic tree disease has hit one of the UK’s best bike parks. We swing by one last time to bid them farewell. -
Jan 16, 2023As the only thing separating the dirt from your bike, tyres and tyre pressure are crucial for getting the most out of your mountain bike. -
Jan 12, 2023Mountain bike geometry has evolved over the last couple of decades. Find out how each measurement on a geometry chart affects how the bike rides. -
Nov 22, 2022At the start of November, Fabio Wibmer released his latest film Video Game. We take an in-depth look at his bike setups that appear in the video. -
Nov 15, 2022Discover how this New Zealander found his way into the World Championship jersey after a 4-year battle with his health. -
Oct 31, 2022Climbing mountain biking’s iconic ‘Whole Enchilada’ trail in Moab, Utah. -
Jul 18, 2022Enduro and all mountain bikes are true all-rounders. At first glance they are very similar. But the riding experience is different.
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