2021 Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset vs 2021 Canyon Torque CF

What changes on the Canyon Torque CF

Compared with the Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset in M, the Canyon Torque CF in M places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+24 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+32 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−10 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.8°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−15 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 M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Canyon Torque CF minus the Trek Session AL 27.5 Frameset. Full charts: 2021 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.