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2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through vs 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing

The Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing

Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through in S, the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing in L places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+35 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+50 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+67 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through (S) and 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing is the colored outline on top.J 1103

Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, SSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCanyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through SSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing LDifference
Reach380430mm+50 mm
Stack625660mm+35 mm
Head tube angle68.569°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.574°+0.5°
Effective top tube565619+54 mm
Chainstay length460465mm+5 mm
Wheelbase11031170mm+67 mm
BB drop6570+5 mm
Standover450824mm+374 mm
Seat tube length385490mm+105 mm
Head tube length111220.55mm+110 mm
BB heightnot listed291
Fork lengthnot listed430mm

Differences are the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing minus the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing.

Where each sits in its class

Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-throughSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other commuter 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.

PartCanyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through5 SUV step-throughSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing2 LTD S-Racing
FrameCanyon Pathlite:ON Step-ThroughSpecialized Vado SL
ForkSR Suntour XCM34 BOOSTnot listed
ShifterShimano CUES U6000SRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano Cues 10/11-speedSRAM RD RED AXS E1
CassetteShimano CUES LG300-10SRAM RED XG-1290 E1
ChainShimano CUES LG500SRAM RED Flattop E1
CranksetFSA CK-220SRAM DUB
ChainringFSA Gen4 Spider Boost 42TPraxis Cl
MotorBosch Performance LineSpecialized SL 1.2
BatteryBosch BBP3755Specialized SL2-520
Front WheelAlex Rims Supra-BH 27.5 / Hub Shimano MT400-B 15x110not listed
Rear WheelAlex Rims Supra-BH 27.5 / Hub Shimano MT400-B 12x148not listed
TireMaxxis Crossmark II Reflexstrip ClincherSpecialized Mondo
BrakeShimano MT200SRAM DB RED
RotorShimano SM-RT30not listed
HandlebarIridium FlatbarRoval SL Carbon
StemCanyon ST0036 Adjustablenot listed
GripsErgon GA3 mini-wingErgon GA30-S Custom
SeatpostCanyon SP0067 Supension PostSpecialized Fiber
SaddleSR Royal Essenza+Specialized Power Pro Mirror
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized Custom
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Rapide CL

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