The entry into the Grand Canyon universe is marked by the Young Hero model for the youngest, which with its 650B wheels marks the next step after the Grand Canyon AL 24, which is still available. The Grand Canyon Young Hero, Grand Canyon 5 and Grand Canyon 6 rely on the proven AL frame across the entire width of the ten models, while the lighter AL SL frame is used from Grand Canyon 7 onwards.

From this level upwards, a lowerable seatpost is also specified at the factory. Models 5, 6, 7 and 8 are offered in parallel as unisex and WMN versions, whereby the women's bikes have not only been equipped with an adapted cockpit and special saddle, but also continue to provide even more trail fun for MTB ladies with their own frame geometry.

New from model year 2021 is that all ten versions are based exclusively on one-by drivetrains and have been designed completely without a derailleur hanger. Both Shimano and SRAM options are available on the drivetrain side. The Grand Canyon Young Hero has 1x11 gears, all other models come with 1x12 drivetrains, including Shimano's new Deore groupset. When it comes to suspension forks, Grand Canyon riders of the Young Hero, 5 and 6 models can rely on 100 mm at the front, while the travel increases to 120 mm from the Grand Canyon 7 model onwards.

The new Grand Canyon Young Hero with its 650B wheels comes in two sizes: 2XS and XS, the WMN models are available in four sizes: 2XS, XS, S and M, and the unisex versions in five sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL. In order to give riders of all sizes the same great riding experience on the Grand Canyon, Canyon continues to rely on the proven wheel size split: 650B wheels are fitted to the WMN sizes 2XS-S and the unisex sizes XS and S also come with 27.5" wheels. All frame sizes above this roll on large Twentyniner wheels.

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