New Canyon Torque 2018 Models

The Canyon Torque 2018 will be available in 2 frame types spanning 7 models. For those who prefer carbon fibre, Canyon will be making a carbon fibre front triangle for the Torque, like the Sender, Canyon believe that aluminium is the best material for the rear triangle of a gravity focussed bike. The Torque CF models consist of a the Torque CF 8.0 and Torque CF 9.0 and Torque CF 9.0 PRO costing a very reasonable €3,499, €3,999 and €4,999 respectively. The the top specifications Torque CF 9.0 Pro weights in at 14.2 kg.

Canyon Torque CF 9.0 Pro

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Frame: Canyon Torque CF
Fork: Fox 36 Factory
Rear Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Wheelset: Mavic Deemax Pro
Tires: Mavic Claw Pro XL 2.5/Charge Pro XL 2.5 (v/h)
Stem: Canyon G5
Handlebar: Canyon G5 Carbon
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 4,999

Canyon Torque CF 9.0

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Frame: Canyon Torque CF
Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite
Rear Shock: Fox Performance Float X2
Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Code R
Wheelset: DT Swiss EX 1501 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 (MaxxGrip/MaxxTerra)
Stem: Canyon G5
Handlebar: Canyon G5 AL
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 3,999

Canyon Torque CF 8.0

Frame: Canyon Torque CF
Fork: RcokShox Lyrik RCT3
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RCT
Drivetrain: SRAM GX
Brakes: SRAM Code R
Wheelset: DT Swiss E1700 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 (MaxxGrip/MaxxTerra)
Stem: Canyon G5
Handlebar: Canyon G5 AL
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 3,499

At the more affordable end of the Torque spectrum are the Torque AL models with a full 6066 aluminium frame, the Torque AL 5.0, Torque AL 6.0 and Torque WMN AL 6.0 and Torque AL 7.0 will cost €2,199, €2,599, €2,599 and €2,999 respectively. With the aluminium models starting from an XS size, we can see this being a hugely popular bike for junior DH riders.

Canyon Torque AL 7.0

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Frame: Canyon Torque AL
Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite
Rear Shock: Fox Performance Float X2
Drivetrain: SRAM GX
Brakes: SRAM Code R
Wheelset: DT Swiss E1700 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 (MaxxGrip/MaxxTerra)
Stem: Canyon G5
Handlebar: Canyon G5 AL
Seatpost: Kind Shock LEV Si
Price: € 2,999

Canyon Torque WMN AL 6.0

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Frame: Canyon Torque AL
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RC Solo Air
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RCT
Drivetrain: SRAM GX
Brakes: SRAM Guide RE
Wheelset: DT Swiss E1850
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 (MaxxGrip/MaxxTerra)
Stem: RaceFace Chester
Handlebar: RaceFace Ride
Seatpost: Kind Shock LEV Si
Price: € 2,599

Canyon Torque AL 6.0

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Frame: Canyon Torque AL
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RC Solo Air
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RCT
Drivetrain: SRAM GX
Brakes: SRAM Guide RE
Wheelset: DT Swiss E1850
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 (MaxxGrip/MaxxTerra)
Stem: RaceFace Chester
Handlebar: RaceFace Chester
Seatpost: Kind Shock LEV Si
Price: € 2,599

Canyon Torque AL 5.0

Frame: Canyon Torque AL
Fork: RockShox Yari RC Solo Air
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe R
Drivetrain: SRAM NX
Brakes: SRAM Guide RE
Wheelset: DT Swiss E1850
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 (MaxxGrip/MaxxTerra)
Stem: RaceFace Chester
Handlebar: RaceFace Chester
Seatpost: Kind Shock LEV Si
Price: € 2,199

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We joined Canyon in Madeira to find out more about the new Torque

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Table of Contents
  1. The Canyon Torque 2018
  2. Specs and prices
  3. First impressions

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