2021 Kona Operator vs 2021 Canyon Sender CFR Underdog
The Canyon Sender CFR Underdog size closest to your L is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Sender CFR Underdog
Compared with the Kona Operator in L, the Canyon Sender CFR Underdog in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 58 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 80 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +58 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +80 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Kona Operator is drawn. The Canyon Sender CFR Underdog numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Operator L | Canyon Sender CFR Underdog XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 518 | +58 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 639 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 63 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 438 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1328 | +80 mm |
| BB drop | 10 | not listed | |
| BB height | 349 | not listed | |
| Standover | 720 | 759 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 440 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | not listed |
Differences are the Canyon Sender CFR Underdog minus the Kona Operator. Full charts: 2021 Kona Operator, 2021 Canyon Sender CFR Underdog.
Where each sits in its class
Kona OperatorCanyon Sender CFR Underdog
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 | Kona OperatorKona Operator | Canyon Sender CFR UnderdogCFR Underdog |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona DH | Canyon Sender |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select | Fox 40 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | Fox DHX2 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X7 | SRAM GX DH |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 | SRAM GX DH |
| Chain | KMC X9 | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Crankset | Race Face Chester | SRAM Descendant DH |
| Chainring | Mrp G3 | SRAM 36 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano PF107 | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Wheelset | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 | DT Swiss F 1900 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | Canyon G5 |
| Stem | Race Face Chester DM | Canyon G5 |
| Grips | Kona Key | Ergon GDH |
| Headset | FSA No.57B | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona OB | Canyon G5 |
| Saddle | Kona DH | Ergon SMD20 |
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