What to Expect in 2026: European Bike Releases + Canyon Highlights
Monica Ganas
What to Expect in 2026: European Bike Releases + Canyon Highlights
Introduction
2026 promises exciting new bikes across Europe—from gravel adventures to race-ready road machines and high-performance mountain rigs. Whether you're packing gear for French Alps descents or gravel rides through the UK countryside, here's a preview of what’s confirmed and what we expect from the top brands. Plus, see how Bike‑Hook makes traveling with your bike easy and secure across every terrain.
Specialized – Epic 8 & Tarmac SL7 Sport
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Mountain Update: Epic 8 continues leading the XC class; the Stumpjumper 15 EVO offers more trail capability with 160mm fork travel. N-1 Bikes+1
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Road Update: The Tarmac SL7 Sport delivers top-tier tech with Shimano 105 12-speed and a lightweight carbon frame for ambitious roadies. (evanscycles.com)
Trek – Fuel Gen 7 & Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Di2
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Mountain Update: The transformed Fuel Gen 7 allows riders to switch between EX, MX, LX setups using modular rear geometry. Cross-Country Update: The Supercaliber SLR 9.8 gets internal compliance boosts and electronic shifting for precision XC performance. TREK BIKES
Canyon – Rising Fast on Mountain, Gravel, Road & eBike Fronts
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Gravel: The 2026 Grizl debuts with two standout versions—OG (light, versatile) and Escape (bikepacking-ready with Full Mounty, racks, gravel geometry, and up to 54mm tire support). CANYON GRIZL
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Road: The Aeroad CF SLX 'Speed' edition arrives packed with aero enhancements like deeper-section wheels and aero drop bars—shaving watts while staying race-ready. CANYON SPEED EDITION
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Race Road: The Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 remains a climber’s dream—lightweight, stiff, responsive, and competitively priced. CANYON ULTIMATE CF
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Sneak Glance: Canyon’s "Coming Soon" page reminds fans to subscribe—more 2026 updates are on the way. CANYON COMING SOON
Other European Brands to Watch
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Expect updates from Bianchi, Orbea, Cube, Colnago, BMC, Merida—possibly in gravel and eBike categories. Many brands are beginning to reveal their lineups at Eurobike/EICMA.
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