Canyon Grand Canyon: suspension setup & specs
The Canyon Grand Canyon is a cross-country hardtail with 80–120 mm of fork travel. Below you will find all 6 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Canyon Grand Canyon →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 24 / 27.5 / 29 / 29 (XS: 27.5).
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Hero 24" | SR Suntour 24" (80 mm) | – | €699 | Setup → |
| AL 6 | SR Suntour MAG 32 (120 mm) | 13.9 kg | €799 | Setup → |
| AL Young Hero | SR Suntour XCM 32 | – | €799 | Setup → |
| AL 7 | RockShox Judy Gold (120 mm) | – | €999 | Setup → |
| AL 8 | RockShox Recon Gold (120 mm) | – | €1,299 | Setup → |
| AL 9 | FOX 32 Rhythm (120 mm) | – | €1,699 | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the Canyon Grand Canyon runs 80–120 mm – 20 mm more than the 100 mm median we calculated from 46 bikes in the “cross-country hardtail” category. On travel, it slots in between the Canyon Stitched and the Canyon Neuron Young Hero in the Canyon range. Canyon builds the frame from aluminium.
At a minimum of 13.9 kg (AL 6 build), the Canyon Grand Canyon is heavier than its category median of 10.0 kg – 3.9 kg more. Prices for the Canyon Grand Canyon start at €699 (Young Hero 24"), below the category median of €1,450. The top build, AL 9, costs €1,699. In total, 6 different forks are used, from the SR Suntour 24" to the FOX 32 Rhythm. Wheel sizes differ by build or frame size: 24 / 27.5 / 29 / 29 (XS: 27.5).
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Judy Gold): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on FOX and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Canyon Grand Canyon
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Canyon specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
80 mm fork (Young Hero 24")
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 14 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 16 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 18 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 16 mm |
120 mm fork (AL 6, AL 7, AL 8, AL 9)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.25.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.
Sources
- Grand Canyon Young Hero 24"
- Grand Canyon AL 6
- Grand Canyon AL Young Hero
- Grand Canyon AL 7
- Grand Canyon AL 8
- Grand Canyon AL 9