How popular isCanyon?
In September 2026, people searched for Canyon by name about 368,000 times worldwide, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 15.1% of all global bicycle brand searches, placing Canyon second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bicycle brands, Canyon appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Canyon is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
MeridaShare of searches 27.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CanyonShare of searches 15.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TrekShare of searches 15.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SpecializedShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CannondaleShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top bicycle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Canyon was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Canyon is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Trek1st
- Specialized2nd
Giant3rd- Cannondale4th
- Canyon5th
- Merida–
Cube–
Scott Sports–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Trek5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Specialized5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Giant4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cannondale3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Canyon2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Merida0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cube0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Scott Sports0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bicycle brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bicycle brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bicycle brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bicycle brand for daily riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bicycle brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“buy a bicycle”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which bicycle brands compete with Canyon?
Share of searches by month for Merida, Canyon, Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Cube, Giant, Scott Sports. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Merida | Canyon | Trek | Specialized | Cannondale | Cube | Giant | Scott Sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.8% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 6% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.8% | 12% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 8% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.2% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 11.1% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.4% | 10.6% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.3% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.7% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 14.2% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| May 2026 | 23.5% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 13.9% | 12.8% | 7% | 7% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 13.7% | 12.7% | 7% | 7% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 13% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.4% | 13.9% | 17% | 12.2% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.7% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 12.8% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.7% | 673K | 0% | +2.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 15.1% | 368K | 0% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 15.1% | 368K | -18.2% | -1.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.8% | 311K | -4.2% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.1% | 246K | -18.3% | -1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.3% | 201K | -18.3% | -1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.6% | 135K | -18.2% | -0.7 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 5.3% | 128K | +2.6% | +0.6 points |
1.
Merida27.7%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
2.
Canyon15.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
3.
Trek15.1%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 368K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
12.8%
Held 4th. 311K estimated branded searches, -4.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
10.1%
Held 5th. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
6.
Cube8.3%
Held 6th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
7.
Giant5.6%
Held 7th. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.3%
Held 8th. 128K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Canyon changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Canyon worldwide rose from 301K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canyon’s share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide increased from 13.7% to 15.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canyon’s share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide peaked at 15.7% in May 2026 and was lowest at 10.6% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for bicycle brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Canyon overtook Trek to rank 2nd among bicycle brands worldwide, with 15.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Merida gained share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide, from 25.4% to 27.7%.
In September 2026, Scott Sports gained share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide, from 4.7% to 5.3%.
In September 2026, Specialized gained share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide, from 12.2% to 12.8%.
In September 2026, Trek lost share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide, from 17% to 15.1%.
In September 2026, Cannondale lost share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 10.1%.
How are Canyon’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canyon’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- canyon bikes
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Where does Canyon compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle brands | 2nd of 8 | 15.1% | Shown above |
| Electric mountain bike brands | 1st of 7 | 22.6% | Show ranking |
| Gravel bike brands | 1st of 7 | 26.2% | Show ranking |
| Road bike brands | 1st of 5 | 29.4% | Show ranking |
| Mountain bike brands | 1st of 6 | 34.2% | Show ranking |
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