2019 Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5 vs 2021 Canyon Torque CF
The Canyon Torque CF size closest to your SHORT is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Canyon Torque CF
Compared with the Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5 in SHORT, the Canyon Torque CF in XL places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 85 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 60 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +85 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +60 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5, SHORTCanyon Torque CF, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5 SHORT | Canyon Torque CF XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 480 | +85 mm |
| Stack | 614mm | 645 | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5° | 65 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 571mm | 665 | +94 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 428 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183mm | 1243 | +60 mm |
| BB drop | 12mm | 15 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 342mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 698mm | 776 | +78 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 500 | +106 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 145 | +40 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Torque CF minus the Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5, 2021 Canyon Torque CF.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5Canyon Torque CF
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 | Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5Alloy 27.5 | Canyon Torque CFCF 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer RC 27.5 | Fox 38 Grip2 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Van RC | Fox X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | TruVativ Descendant Carbon DUB 32T |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RE | SRAM Code RSC |
| Stem | Specialized two-piece | Canyon G5 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Canyon G5 |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | fizik Gravita Alpaca X5 |
| Frame | not listed | Canyon Torque CF |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BSA DUB |
| Front Wheel | not listed | DT Swiss EX1501 |
| Rear Wheel | not listed | DT Swiss EX 1501 XD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline Rounded, SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Canyon G5 |
| Seatpost | not listed | OneUp Components V2 |
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