Canyon Headset Bearing Kits - The Grizzly Bearing Co.

Canyon is a German direct-to-consumer bicycle manufacturer founded in 1985, known for disrupting the traditional bike retail model by selling high-performance bikes online without middlemen. This approach offers premium quality at competitive prices.
Key Points:
  • Business Model: Direct-to-consumer only (no bike shops)
  • Reputation: High-performance bikes used by professional racing teams
  • Range: Road, gravel, mountain (XC, trail, enduro), triathlon, e-bikes, and kids' bikes
  • Notable Models: Spectral (trail), Strive (enduro), Ultimate (road racing), Aeroad (aero road)
  • Target Market: Serious cyclists and racers seeking pro-level performance without the retail markup
  • Price Point: Mid to high-end, but competitive for the quality level
  • Delivery: Bikes shipped direct to customers, partially assembled
Brand Positioning: Performance-focused, German engineering, value-for-money at the premium level—popular with riders who know exactly what they want and don't need in-store hand-holding.