Canyon Sender: suspension setup & specs
The Canyon Sender is a downhill bike with 200–203 mm of fork travel and 200 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Canyon Sender →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29" x 27.5".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFR Underdog | RockShox BoXXer Select (200 mm) | RockShox Vivid Coil | 250x75 | – | 18.5 kg | €4,999 | Setup → |
| CFR CLLCTV | FOX 40 Float (203 mm) | FOX DHX2 Factory | 250x75 | 200 mm | 18.6 kg | €6,499 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Canyon Sender is right where the “downhill bike” category usually is: 200–203 mm up front against a median of 200 mm from 16 bikes. No other Canyon model among its mountain bikes has more travel up front. The frame is made of carbon.
According to Canyon, the CFR Underdog build weighs 18.5 kg. Prices for the Canyon Sender start at €4,999 (CFR Underdog), below the category median of €7,100. The top build, CFR CLLCTV, costs €6,499. For suspension, Canyon combines components from FOX and RockShox. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the RockShox BoXXer Select to the FOX 40 Float. The CFR CLLCTV build uses a coil shock (FOX DHX2 Factory), so SAG is set with the spring rate rather than air pressure.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox BoXXer Select): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- 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.
- Coil spring (FOX DHX2 Factory): if SAG is off, only a different spring rate will fix it. Preload should just keep the spring from rattling; more preload makes the shock less supple.
Target SAG for the Canyon Sender
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.
200 mm fork, 75.0 mm shock stroke (CFR Underdog)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 34 mm | 24 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 40 mm | 28 % = 21.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 44 mm | 30 % = 22.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 40 mm | 27 % = 20.2 mm on the shock shaft |
203 mm fork, 75.0 mm shock stroke (CFR CLLCTV)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 35 mm | 24 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 41 mm | 28 % = 21.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 45 mm | 30 % = 22.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 41 mm | 27 % = 20.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.50″ 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: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 / Minion DHR II 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
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) 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.