2023 Canyon Neuron vs 2025 Giant Fathom
The S is the Giant Fathom size closest to your XS Canyon Neuron. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant Fathom
Compared with the Canyon Neuron in XS, the Giant Fathom in S places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Canyon Neuron is drawn. The Giant Fathom numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Neuron XS | Giant Fathom S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 425 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 587 | 622 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 556 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1139 | 1157 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 18 | not listed | |
| Standover | 756 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 380 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Fathom minus the Canyon Neuron. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Neuron, 2025 Giant Fathom.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon NeuronGiant Fathom
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Neuron5 | Giant Fathom1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Neuron | Giant Fathom |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | Giant Crest 34 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM PG-1150 SX |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle Powerspline |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Iridium 30 | Giant AM |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Shimano MT420, Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | Iridium | Giant Contact SL TR35 |
| Stem | Iridium | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0081 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Italia X3 | Giant Romero |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
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