2025 Giant Fathom 29 vs 2027 Canyon Grand Canyon AL
The XL is the Canyon Grand Canyon AL size closest to your XL Giant Fathom 29. 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 Canyon Grand Canyon AL
Compared with the Giant Fathom 29 in XL, the Canyon Grand Canyon AL in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 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
We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant Fathom 29 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Fathom 29 XL | Canyon Grand Canyon AL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490 | 490 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 658 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.4 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 662 | 666 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1230 | 1237 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 314 | not listed | |
| Standover | 791 | 789 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495 | 500 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 65 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 145 |
Differences are the Canyon Grand Canyon AL minus the Giant Fathom 29. Full charts: 2025 Giant Fathom 29, 2027 Canyon Grand Canyon AL.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Fathom 29Canyon Grand Canyon AL
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 | Giant Fathom 29Fathom 29 | Canyon Grand Canyon AL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Fathom 29 | not listed |
| Fork | Giant STL 34 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES SL-6000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG300 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano CUES U6030 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant AM 29 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Aggressor | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT420 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL TR35 | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 | not listed |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O | not listed |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch AT | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Romero | not listed |
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