Torque AL 8
OverviewAbout the Canyon Torque AL 8
The Canyon Torque AL 8 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $4,999. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Torque AL 8 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Canyon recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 163 to 177 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| M | 172 to 185 cm | 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| L | 180 to 194 cm | 5 ft 11 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
- 2027
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- Mullet (29/27.5)
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Eagle 70 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L
- Price
- $4,999, 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
- 643 mm
- Reach
- 470 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.37
- Head angle
- 63.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 78.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1254 mm
- Chainstay
- 430 mm
- BB drop
- 12 mm
- Standover
- 761 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM Eagle 70
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM Eagle 70
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- SRAM XS 1270 Eagle
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Eagle 70
- Brakes
- SRAM Centerline Rounded
- Rotors
- mm
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss F 1900 Classic
- Rim internal width
- 30 mm
- Fork material
- RockShox ZEB Select +
- BB standard
- BSA 73
- Thru-axle
- 12x148
- Seatpost
- Canyon GP0446-01
- Cockpit
- Canyon ST0040 / Canyon HB0047
- Saddle
- Ergon SM10 Enduro Neo
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 180 mm
- Rear travel
- 180 mm
- Fork
- RockShox ZEB Select +
- Fork stanchions
- 38 mm
- Shock
- RockShox Vivid Select+
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
- Discipline
- Enduro
- Suspension
- full suspension
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 63.5 deg head angle points to very slack, built for steep descending.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.62 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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