Canyons popular mid-travel Neuron trail bike gets a 2024/2025 model refresh with more capable, more modern & more premium build kits. At first glance, it looks like this is just a new years spec refresh, which it is really. But still, a few careful component updates help refine the all-rounder status of this bike, giving you lighter & higher-performance options, while also incrementally improving control & descending ability at a couple of different levels2024 Canyon Neuron all-rounder trail bike refresh(Photos/Canyon)Canyon calls it a refresh all things considered, a new set of Neuron CF and AL adventure mountain bikes freshly updated for the end of 2024 and the upcoming 2025 riding season. This is their version of a do-it-all mountain bike. Its not nearly as burly as Santa Cruzs revamped Hightower also out today, but instead is a trail bike for the masses. Light, comfortable, confidence-inspiring,130mm of travel out back, 140mm forks, and a plenty slack 66 headtube angle to take on the type of riding most mountain bikers actually do. Fire road climbs, twisting backcountry mountain tracks, and flowy local singletrack. Most mountain bikers undeniably dont really need an enduro bike. And Canyons Neuron is that kind of trail bike that you can just hop on and ride all day.(Photo by Markus Greber/Canyon)I rode one of these for across the Spanish Sierra Nevada mountains for a couple of days before the line was launched last year, and I can attest to its versatility. It did a good job reminding me that sometimes you just need a mountain bike that we can take mountain biking, on mountain bike trails This is kind of the opposite of an N+1 bike.Whats new?So its only a spec update, actually. But thats not entirely to be dismissed. The updates essentially boil down to new SRAM T-type Transmission derailleurs, new wide trail-ready DT Swiss wheels, and some longer travel droppers.Plus, Canyon has actually pared down their maybe too complicated 11-model lineup to just 6. Solid electronic specs on carbon frame models, plus one affordable mechanical option. And then, a couple of no-nonsense alloy frame builds.2024/25 Canyon Neuron CF Pricing, availability & options2024 Canyon Neuron CF LTDThe slightly bad news is that prices are a bit more expensive. Thanks inflation. But at the same time, there are a wider range of options in a smaller number of total builds, and still plenty of affordability.There are 4 carbon models that share the top 2440g CF frame.The new top-spec Neuron CF LTD goes from old school X01, now to a direct mount SRAM XX Eagle AXS transmission, shedding grams along the way. At 6300 its 5% more pricey, which seems a small price to pay for the T-Type upgrade. On paper, the wheels seem like a downgrade in number, but these lightweight DT Swiss XMC1501 wheels now actually use the latest 240 36T Ratchet EXP hubs & 30mm internal carbon rims taking advantage of DTs recently upgraded tech. And then, Canyon moves to their own Iridium dropper seatpost, with longer travel for better control of the steepest descents (200mm L/XL, 170mm S/M & 150mm XS).Canyon Neuron CF 9 The 5000 Canyon Neuron CF 9 doesnt change in price compared to last years CF 9 SL, but upgrades from the GX AXS that I tested, now to a direct mount SRAM XO AXS transmission. It also gets new 30mm internal carbon DT XMC 1700 wheels (essentially the same as before, really) and those longer travel Iridium droppers.Neuron CF 8Canyon Neuron CF 7Then, the $4900 / 4000 CF 8 switches from mechanical Shimano XT to wireless SRAM GX AXS Eagle transmission. And the CF7 goes hard on affordability, dropping back to $3500 / 3100 with mechanical Shimano Deore.2024/25 Canyon Neuron AL Pricing, availability & options2024 Canyon Neuron AL 6And there are now just 2 aluminum models that share the 3100g alloy frame. Both mechanical, and with three color options Vanilla, Swamp or Lavender.The Canyon Neuron AL6 now gets the most affordable option for a 12-speed drivetrain then just $2900 / 2500 with Deore and DT Ratchet LN wheels. Neuron AL 5Or go even more affordable with the 2000 Neuron AL5 and an extra-durable Shimano Cues 1x11sp drivetrain.Canyons latest Neuron models are available in most global regions as of today, and then will be in the USA from late September to mid-October.Canyon.comThe post 2024 Canyon Neuron Refreshes More Capable Trail Bike Builds in Carbon & Alloy appeared first on Bikerumor.