2021 Canyon Torque CF vs 2019 Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5
The LONG is the Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5 size closest to your M Canyon Torque CF. 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 Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5
Compared with the Canyon Torque CF in M, the Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5 in LONG places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Torque CF, MSpecialized Demo Alloy 27.5, LONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Torque CF M | Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5 LONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 440mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 627 | 614mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 63.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 616mm | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 428 | 430mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1195 | 1228mm | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 15 | 12mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 761 | 698mm | −63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 419mm | −21 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 105mm | −23 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 342mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5 minus the Canyon Torque CF. Full charts: 2021 Canyon Torque CF, 2019 Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Torque CFSpecialized Demo Alloy 27.5
Each bike is ranked against the other downhill 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 Torque CFCF 9 | Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5Alloy 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Torque CF | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 38 Grip2 Factory | RockShox BoXXer RC 27.5 |
| Rear shock | Fox X2 Factory | Fox Van RC |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM PC-1031 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant Carbon DUB 32T | SRAM Descendant |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BSA DUB | not listed |
| Front Wheel | DT Swiss EX1501 | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | DT Swiss EX 1501 XD | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 | Specialized Butcher |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Guide RE |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded, SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon G5 | Specialized two-piece |
| Grips | Canyon G5 | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components V2 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Gravita Alpaca X5 | Specialized Phenom Comp |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1030 |
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