FIRST RIDES

The Canyon Torque bucked the trend for years, dishing out fun and speed in equal measure and sticking to 27.5in wheels along the way. Now Canyon’s gone big, adding every wheel size combination to the range, and even a coil shock. Has it kept the magic, though? We find out. Plus first rides on the Scott Patron ERIDE, an e-bike that hides its shock inside the frame, and the Salsa Blackthorn Carbon with 140mm travel, 29in wheels and a killer attitude