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 22.6% of all global electric mountain bike brand searches, placing Canyon first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electric mountain bike brands, Canyon appeared in two of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Canyon is the most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
CanyonShare of searches 22.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
TrekShare of searches 22.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SpecializedShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OrbeaShare of searches 15.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CubeShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top electric mountain bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Canyon was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Canyon is the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Specialized4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Aventon4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Trek3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Orbea3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Canyon2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Giant2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Cube0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about electric mountain bike brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electric mountain bike brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electric mountain bike brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electric mountain bike brand for off-road trails?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best electric mountain bike”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“full suspension ebike”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 electric mountain bike brands compete with Canyon?
Share of searches by month for Canyon, Trek, Specialized, Orbea, Cube, Giant, Aventon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Canyon | Trek | Specialized | Orbea | Cube | Giant | Aventon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.3% | 21.3% | 15.2% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 11.7% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.9% | 20.9% | 16.8% | 17.1% | 9.3% | 11.5% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.3% | 23.7% | 15.6% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 13% | 3.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.7% | 21.7% | 14.3% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 18.5% | 22.6% | 14.9% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 12.4% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.7% | 22.7% | 15.4% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 3.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.2% | 20.2% | 16.8% | 16.5% | 11% | 11% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 22.7% | 22.7% | 15.5% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 3.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.8% | 21.8% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.9% | 21.9% | 14.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 20% | 24.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 13.4% | 9% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.6% | 22.6% | 15.4% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 8.3% | 3.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 22.6% | 368K | 0% | +2.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 22.6% | 368K | -18.2% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 15.4% | 251K | 0% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 15.1% | 246K | -18.3% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 12.3% | 201K | -18.3% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.3% | 135K | -18.2% | -0.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.7% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.4 points |
1.
Canyon22.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
2.
Trek22.6%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
15.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 251K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
4.
Orbea15.1%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.
Cube12.3%
Held 5th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Giant8.3%
Held 6th. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
7.
Aventon3.7%
Held 7th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 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 electric mountain bike brands worldwide increased from 21.3% to 22.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canyon’s share of searches among electric mountain bike brands worldwide peaked at 22.7% in May 2026 and was lowest at 18.5% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for electric mountain bike brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Canyon overtook Trek to become the leader among electric mountain bike brands worldwide, with 22.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Specialized overtook Orbea to rank 3rd among electric mountain bike brands worldwide, with 15.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Trek lost share of searches among electric mountain bike brands worldwide, from 24.4% to 22.6%.
In September 2026, Orbea lost share of searches among electric mountain bike brands worldwide, from 16.3% to 15.1%.
In September 2026, Cube lost share of searches among electric mountain bike brands worldwide, from 13.4% to 12.3%.
In September 2026, Giant lost share of searches among electric mountain bike brands worldwide, from 9% to 8.3%.
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% | Show ranking |
| Electric mountain bike brands | 1st of 7 | 22.6% | Shown above |
| 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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