Grand Canyon AL 8
OverviewAbout the Canyon Grand Canyon AL 8
The Canyon Grand Canyon AL 8 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $2,449. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Grand Canyon AL 8 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Canyon recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 166 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| M | 175 to 183 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in |
| L | 183 to 192 cm | 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 4 in |
Rider heights from Canyon's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Canyon
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch (27.5-inch on the smallest sizes)
- Drivetrain
- Shimano M8200 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L
- Price
- $2,449, RRP AUD (Canyon Australia, checked 16 Oct 2026), shipping extra
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 622 mm
- Reach
- 450 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.38
- Head angle
- 66 deg
- Seat angle
- 74.3 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1181 mm
- Chainstay
- 435 mm
- BB drop
- 65 mm
- Standover
- 777 mm
- Fork rake
- 51 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano FC-M8200
- Chainrings
- 30
- Cassette
- Shimano CS-M7200-12
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano M8200
- Brakes
- Shimano RT30
- Rotors
- 180mm
- Wheelset
- Alex Rims DP25 with Shimano HB-TC500 front hub
- Rim internal width
- 25 mm
- Fork material
- RockShox Recon Gold
- BB standard
- BSA HT2 68/73
- Thru-axle
- 15x110 / 12x148
- Seatpost
- Canyon SC0001
- Cockpit
- ST0039 / Canyon HB0073
- Saddle
- VELO VL1C28 Trail
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 120 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Gold
- Fork stanchions
- 32 mm
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- hardtail
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 66 deg head angle points to slack, trail and enduro handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.59 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Canyon Australia product page (spec list and geometry table)), verified 2026-10-16. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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