2023 Canyon Neuron vs 2025 Giant Fathom 29
The Giant Fathom 29 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Fathom 29
Compared with the Canyon Neuron in M, the Giant Fathom 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Canyon Neuron is drawn. The Giant Fathom 29 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Neuron M | Giant Fathom 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 490 | +35 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 640 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611 | 662 | +51 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1203 | 1230 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 38 | not listed | |
| Standover | 760 | 791 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 495 | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 314 |
Differences are the Giant Fathom 29 minus the Canyon Neuron. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Neuron, 2025 Giant Fathom 29.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon NeuronGiant Fathom 29
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 Neuron5 | Giant Fathom 29Fathom 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Neuron | Giant Fathom 29 |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | Giant STL 34 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano CUES SL-6000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano CS-LG300 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Iridium 30 | Giant AM 29 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Aggressor |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Shimano MT420 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | Iridium | Giant Contact SL TR35 |
| Stem | Iridium | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0081 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Italia X3 | Giant Romero |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Sole-O |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch AT |
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