Torque Mullet Mullet CF 8 Shimano Deore SLX M7100

Introduced for 2022, the current Canyon Torque platform shifts from a 27.5-only freeride bike to a versatile gravity machine offered in multiple wheel configurations, including this dedicated mullet version. It pairs a 29-inch front triangle with a 27.5-inch rear end to balance rollover with rear-wheel clearance. Designed for bike park laps, steep freeride lines, and aggressive enduro, it features 175mm of rear travel. Canyon updated the kinematics for better pedaling support and steepened the seat tube angle, making it surprisingly capable of winching up access roads. The carbon frames add a geometry flip chip and in-frame bottle storage, modernizing the platform without losing its big-hit appetite.

$3,799SKU 3529 · Stealth

Canyon Torque Mullet Mullet CF 8 Shimano Deore SLX M7100

Build

Size

Stack	629mm
Reach	465mm
Top tube	604mm
Headtube length	105mm
Standover height	771mm
Seat tube length	430mm

Fit and geometry

The Torque Mullet pairs a long reach with a very short rear center. Across all sizes, the chainstays measure a compact 435mm, which dictates much of the bike's handling. This short rear end makes it easy to manual and pivot through tight corners, though it requires the rider to actively weight the front wheel to maintain traction on flat turns. The head angle sits at a slack 63.5 degrees in the low setting, providing high-speed stability to offset the agile rear end.

Seated pedaling posture is upright and efficient, driven by a steep seat tube angle that hovers around 77.5 degrees. This keeps the rider's hips forward over the bottom bracket, mitigating the bike's long front center on steep climbs. Carbon models feature a flip chip that alters the head and seat angles by half a degree and changes the bottom bracket height. Because the low setting drops the bottom bracket significantly, riders frequently experiencing pedal strikes on technical climbs often prefer the high position. Standover clearance is generous, and the inclusion of adjustable-travel dropper posts allows riders to maximize saddle clearance for descending.

Full specs

Frameset

Frame

Canyon Torque CF; extra-robust carbon mullet frame; Category 5; 12x148mm rear axle

Fork

FOX 38 Performance Elite Series, 170mm travel, 15x110mm, 44mm offset

Rear shock

FOX X2 Performance Elite

Groupset

Shift levers

Shimano Deore SLX M7100

Rear derailleur

Shimano Deore SLX M7100, long cage

Cassette

Shimano Deore SLX CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51T

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100

Crankset

Shimano Deore SLX M7120, 1x

Bottom bracket

Shimano MT800, BSA 68/73

Front brake

Shimano Deore XT M8120, 4-piston hydraulic disc

Rear brake

Shimano Deore XT M8120, 4-piston hydraulic disc

Front rotor

Shimano SM-RT66, 220mm

Rear rotor

Shimano RT66, 203mm

Wheelset

Front wheel

DT Swiss FR2070 370LN, 15x110mm, 6-bolt

Rear wheel

DT Swiss FR2070 370LN, 12x148mm, 6-bolt

Front tire

Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip, 2.5

Rear tire

Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra, 2.4

Cockpit

Stem

Canyon G5, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebars

Canyon G5, 31.8mm clamp, 30mm rise

Saddle

Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp

Seatpost

Canyon G5 alloy seatpost, 30.9mm

Grips

Canyon G5

Builds

The Torque Mullet carbon lineup is tightly focused, offering two primary builds that deliver exceptional value for the category. Both models utilize the same robust Category 5 carbon frame, designed to withstand dual-crown forks and heavy bike park use.

The CF 7 serves as the entry point, equipped with a RockShox ZEB Select+ fork, a Super Deluxe Select+ air shock, and a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain. Braking is handled by SRAM Code R four-piston calipers. Stepping up to the CF 8 shifts the suspension to Fox, featuring a 38 Performance Elite fork with the highly tunable GRIP2 damper and a DHX2 Performance Elite coil shock. The CF 8 also moves to a Shimano SLX drivetrain with XT four-piston brakes.

Both builds roll on durable DT Swiss FR2070 alloy wheels wrapped in aggressive Maxxis rubber—an Assegai up front in the MaxxGrip compound and a Minion DHR II in the rear. This heavy-duty tire and wheel specification underscores the bike's gravity intentions, ensuring it is ready for aggressive riding straight out of the box without requiring immediate upgrades.

Mullet CF 7 SRAM GX Eagle

$3,599

SKU 3373 · Stealth

Mullet CF 8 Shimano Deore SLX M7100

$3,799

SKU 3529 · StealthSelected

Reviews

Reviewers agree the Torque Mullet thrives on steep, high-speed descents and massive jumps. The mixed-wheel setup and short rear end make it highly maneuverable in the air and through tight berms, cementing its reputation as a "bikepark shredder" (BikeRadar). The suspension handles heavy impacts and flat landings with ease, though some testers noted it transmits more trail chatter on continuous, high-frequency impacts than dedicated race bikes. It "patters over rather than swallows up and absorbs bigger high-frequency hits" (BikeRadar), giving the rider a communicative rather than completely isolated feel.

While it pedals well for its size, the bike's weight and draggy tires mean it requires effort on flat or undulating terrain. It is "tardy to accelerate" (Mountain Bike Rider) and feels sluggish unless pointed downhill. However, for riders who prioritize descending and airtime over climbing speed, the tradeoff is easily justified. The mullet configuration allows riders to easily pivot the rear end, making it "easier to get airborne" (PinkBike) than full 29er alternatives.