2019 Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset vs 2021 Canyon Torque CF
The S is the Canyon Torque CF size closest to your L Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset. 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 Canyon Torque CF
Compared with the Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset in L, the Canyon Torque CF in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 58 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −58 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −18 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset L | Canyon Torque CF S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 420 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 618 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | 65 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 614 | 597 | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 443 | 425 | −18 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1229 | 1171 | −58 mm |
| BB drop | 9 | 15 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 364 | not listed | |
| Standover | 790 | 759 | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 456 | 400 | −56 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 115 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Canyon Torque CF minus the Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset, 2021 Canyon Torque CF.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Session AL 27.5 FramesetCanyon 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 | Trek Session AL 27.5 FramesetAL 27.5 Frameset | Canyon Torque CFCF 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Canyon Torque CF |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 38 Grip2 Factory |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox X2 Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Descendant Carbon DUB 32T |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM BSA DUB |
| Front Wheel | not listed | DT Swiss EX1501 |
| Rear Wheel | not listed | DT Swiss EX 1501 XD |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline Rounded, SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Canyon G5 |
| Stem | not listed | Canyon G5 |
| Grips | not listed | Canyon G5 |
| Seatpost | not listed | OneUp Components V2 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Gravita Alpaca X5 |
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