2023 Canyon Neuron vs 2025 Kona Hei Hei CR
The S is the Kona Hei Hei CR size closest to your XS Canyon Neuron. 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 Kona Hei Hei CR
Compared with the Canyon Neuron in XS, the Kona Hei Hei CR in S places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Neuron, XSKona Hei Hei CR, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Neuron XS | Kona Hei Hei CR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 424 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 587 | 606 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76.1 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 556 | 575 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1139 | 1163 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 18 | 31 | +13 mm |
| Standover | 756 | 752 | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 380 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 105 | +15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 341 |
Differences are the Kona Hei Hei CR minus the Canyon Neuron. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Neuron, 2025 Kona Hei Hei CR.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon NeuronKona Hei Hei CR
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 | Kona Hei Hei CRCR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Neuron | Kona Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB PF92 |
| Wheelset | Iridium 30 | WTB KOM Team i30 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will | Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | SRAM Motive Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Iridium | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Stem | Iridium | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0081 | TranzX dropper internal routing |
| Saddle | Selle Italia X3 | WTB Volt |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Key |
| Headset | not listed | FSA 57E |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX +RAD Internal |
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