Canyon Torque:ON: suspension setup & specs
The Canyon Torque:ON is an e-freeride bike with 180 mm of fork travel and 175 mm at the rear. It is powered by Shimano EP600 or Shimano EP801. 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 Torque:ON →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF 8 | RockShox ZEB (180 mm) | RockShox Vivid | – | 175 mm | Shimano EP600 800 Wh | 25.1 kg | €4,499 | Setup → |
| CF 9 | FOX 38 Performance Elite GRIP X2 (180 mm) | FOX Float X2 Performance | – | 175 mm | Shimano EP801 800 Wh | 25.3 kg | €4,499 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Canyon Torque:ON is right where the “e-freeride bike” category usually is: 180 mm up front against a median of 180 mm from 5 bikes. The fork has 5 mm more travel than the rear end with 175 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. No other Canyon model among its e-mountain bikes has more travel up front. The frame is made of carbon.
According to Canyon, the CF 8 build weighs 25.1 kg. Prices for the Canyon Torque:ON start at €4,499 (CF 8), below the category median of €6,000. For suspension, Canyon combines components from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox ZEB to the FOX 38 Performance Elite GRIP X2. It is powered by Shimano EP600 or Shimano EP801 with a 800 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox ZEB): 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: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Air shock (RockShox Vivid): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Canyon Torque:ON
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Canyon gives its own target SAG, use that.
180 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai / Minion DHR II 2.5.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.