Canyon Neuron: suspension setup & specs
The Canyon Neuron is a trail bike with 140 mm of fork travel and 130 mm at the rear. This page lists the 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Canyon Neuron →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29 (XS–S: 27.5).
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | RockShox Recon Silver RL (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | 210x50 | 130 mm | 15.2 kg | €1,999 | Setup → |
| 6 | FOX 34 Rhythm (140 mm) | FOX Float Rhythm | 210x50 | 130 mm | 14.4 kg | €2,499 | Setup → |
| 7 | FOX 36 SL Performance (140 mm) | FOX Float Performance | 210x50 | 130 mm | 14.1 kg | €2,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
140 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 140 mm median of the 44 bikes in the “trail bike” category in our database. The rear offers 130 mm, 10 mm less than the front. Within Canyon’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Canyon Neuron Young Hero and the Canyon Spectral on travel. Canyon builds the frame from aluminium.
At 14.1 kg (7 build), the weight is close to the category median of 13.9 kg. Within the range, weight varies by 1.1 kg. Entry costs €1,999 for the 5 build – less than the category median of €3,000. For the 7 build, Canyon asks €2,999. For suspension, Canyon combines components from FOX and RockShox. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the RockShox Recon Silver RL to the FOX 36 SL Performance.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Recon Silver RL): 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.
- Air shock (RockShox Deluxe Select+): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Canyon Neuron
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Canyon specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
140 mm fork, 50.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm | 24 % = 12.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm | 28 % = 14.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm | 30 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm | 27 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Wicked Will / Nobby Nic 2.4.
| 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 and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.