2025 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through vs 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
The Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through in M, the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing in S places the top of the head tube 56 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −56 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −36 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −71 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, MSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through M | Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 375mm | −36 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 600mm | −56 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 69° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 547 | −52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 466 | 465mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1092mm | −71 mm |
| BB drop | 63 | 70 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 445 | 755mm | +310 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 410mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 155.55mm | +21 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 291 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 430mm |
Differences are the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing minus the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-throughSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter 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 Pathlite:ON SUV step-through7 SUV step-through | Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing2 LTD S-Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Pathlite:ON | Specialized Vado SL |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM34 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM RD RED AXS E1 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 | SRAM RED XG-1290 E1 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM RED Flattop E1 |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 | SRAM DUB |
| Chainring | Samox EMS05 | Praxis Cl |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX | Specialized SL 1.2 |
| Battery | Bosch Powertube | Specialized SL2-520 |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims MD25 | Roval Rapide CL |
| Tire | Maxxis Crossmark II Reflexstrip Clincher | Specialized Mondo |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM DB RED |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0051 | Roval SL Carbon |
| Stem | Canyon ST0036 | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GA3 | Ergon GA30-S Custom |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0067 Supension Post | Specialized Fiber |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Essenza+ Moderate | Specialized Power Pro Mirror |
| Light | Sate-Lite C13 Pure, Sate-lite M15 | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Custom |
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