Long tubes are not as stiff as shorter tubes of the same dimensions. The comparison becomes clearer when one breaks a pencil in half. The closer to the centre the pencil is broken, the more difficult it becomes and when the pencil is only a few centimetres long, then it's almost impossible to break it in two with your bare hands. That is the reason why larger frame sizes tend not to be as stiff as smaller ones. However that's different at Canyon. Every carbon fibre frame has its own shape and every shape has its own customized tube diameter. This is how we have achieved disproportionally high levels of stiffness with large frames, and at the same time have made disproportionally high weight savings with smaller frames.

The double walled hollow bottom bracket shell continues exactly where other modern cranks stop: extraordinary stiffness at a very low weight. But how exactly is this done? By increasing the diameter. That's why the latest generation of cranks offer a measurably improved power transmission compared to the predecessors of just a few years ago. The hollow built crank arms allow an enhanced diameter at a reduced total weight. This is why Canyon is moving forward with the double walled hollow bottom bracket shells. This design allows improved stiffness at a very low weight. The cross sectional area increases – similar to the above mentioned crank arms – and thus the stiffness in the bottom bracket area which is essential during accelerations is improved. Furthermore, the bottom bracket offers a larger supporting surface for the patented Maximus Seattube thanks to its wider design.