- Motor
- Shimano EP8 (801) 85 Nm
- Battery
- 720 Wh / 900 Wh
- Fork Travel
- 180 mm
- Rear Travel
- 180 mm
- Price
- €5.999-8.999
The new Canyon Torque:ON CF was introduced earlier this year. But, as opposed to the new Spectral:ON CF/CFR, the Torque:ON was equipped with the old Shimano EP8 (EP800). Canyon said the Torque:ON was designed to use the new EP8 (EP801), but they never said when that would happen.
It was now. Now the 2024 Canyon Torque:ON CF comes with the new Shimano motor. I believe some people have held off buying the Torque:ON CF because of the motor, and they have perhaps bought the Strive:ON or another brand instead.
The EP8 (800) had its strengths, and I had no reliability issues with it. Performance wise it was very powerful at low cadence where it was amplifying the rider input a lot. At the same time, it was very easy to control the motor power in max assistance. But there were some complaints about the old EP8 dropping motor power too soon. Motor assistance would start throttling at just over 24 kph, while competing brands would give full assistance up to around 26 kph. This could be noticed on group rides where one would struggle to keep up on transport sections for instance.
With the EP801, Shimano has addressed these issues. There is better motor support at higher cadence, and there is full assistance at close to 26 kph. In addition, there are more features in the app with the EP801, and the motor bearings have a new seal. Getting the new motor should make the Torque:ON an even more interesting choice, I think. This 180 mm shredder sure looks fun.
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It was now. Now the 2024 Canyon Torque:ON CF comes with the new Shimano motor. I believe some people have held off buying the Torque:ON CF because of the motor, and they have perhaps bought the Strive:ON or another brand instead.
The EP8 (800) had its strengths, and I had no reliability issues with it. Performance wise it was very powerful at low cadence where it was amplifying the rider input a lot. At the same time, it was very easy to control the motor power in max assistance. But there were some complaints about the old EP8 dropping motor power too soon. Motor assistance would start throttling at just over 24 kph, while competing brands would give full assistance up to around 26 kph. This could be noticed on group rides where one would struggle to keep up on transport sections for instance.
With the EP801, Shimano has addressed these issues. There is better motor support at higher cadence, and there is full assistance at close to 26 kph. In addition, there are more features in the app with the EP801, and the motor bearings have a new seal. Getting the new motor should make the Torque:ON an even more interesting choice, I think. This 180 mm shredder sure looks fun.
