2021 Canyon Sender CFR Underdog vs 2021 Kona Operator
The L is the Kona Operator size closest to your M Canyon Sender CFR Underdog. 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 Operator
Compared with the Canyon Sender CFR Underdog in M, the Kona Operator in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Canyon Sender CFR Underdog numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Sender CFR Underdog M | Kona Operator L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 468 | 460 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 620 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 63 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 423 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1273 | 1248 | −25 mm |
| Standover | 756 | 720 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 410 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.5 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 10 | |
| BB height | not listed | 349 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 125 |
Differences are the Kona Operator minus the Canyon Sender CFR Underdog. Full charts: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR Underdog, 2021 Kona Operator.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Sender CFR UnderdogKona Operator
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.
| Part | Canyon Sender CFR UnderdogCFR Underdog | Kona OperatorKona Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Sender | Kona DH |
| Fork | Fox 40 Factory | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Rear shock | Fox DHX2 Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX DH | SRAM X7 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX DH | SRAM PG950 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant DH | Race Face Chester |
| Chainring | SRAM 36 | Mrp G3 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA | Shimano PF107 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss F 1900 | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 | Race Face Chester |
| Stem | Canyon G5 | Race Face Chester DM |
| Grips | Ergon GDH | Kona Key |
| Seatpost | Canyon G5 | Kona OB |
| Saddle | Ergon SMD20 | Kona DH |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X5 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.57B |
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