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Cannondale vs Canyon:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Canyon had more branded searches than Cannondale among bicycle brands worldwide. Canyon had about 368,000 branded searches, while Cannondale had 246,000. Canyon made up 15.1% of all bicycle brand searches we track, and Cannondale accounted for 10.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bicycle brands, Cannondale appeared in three of the five answers and Canyon in two. Cannondale was mentioned before Canyon in every answer that named either.

Among bicycle brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Canyon, about 50% more searches than Cannondale

Canyon 368K searchesCannondale 246K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Cannondale, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Canyon in 2

Cannondale in 3 of 5Canyon in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Cannondale, named ahead of Canyon in 3 of 3 answers

Cannondale first in 3Canyon never first

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Top bicycle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cannondale was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the 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. Cannondale was listed before Canyon in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Trek1st
  2. Specialized2nd
  3. Giant3rd
  4. Cannondale4th
  5. Canyon5th
  6. Merida–
  7. Cube–
  8. 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

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.

Is Cannondale or Canyon more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Cannondale and Canyon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight bicycle brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Cannondale and Canyon among bicycle brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Canyon, Cannondale. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMeridaCanyonTrekSpecializedCannondaleCubeGiantScott Sports
Oct 202530.7%13.7%13.7%12%11.2%6.2%7.5%5%
Nov 202529.8%13.3%13.3%13.4%10.9%6%7.3%5.9%
Dec 202532.8%12%14.7%12.1%9.8%5.4%8%5.3%
Jan 202635.2%12.9%12.9%11.1%10.5%5.8%7.1%4.6%
Feb 202635.4%10.6%12.9%10.6%12.9%5.8%7.1%4.7%
Mar 202626.3%14.4%14.4%12.7%14.4%6.4%6.4%5%
Apr 202625.1%13.7%13.7%14.2%13.7%7.5%7.5%4.6%
May 202623.5%15.7%15.7%13.9%12.8%7%7%4.4%
Jun 202623.2%15.6%15.6%13.7%12.7%7%7%5.3%
Jul 202627%14.8%14.8%13%12.1%6.6%6.6%5%
Aug 202625.4%13.9%17%12.2%11.3%9.3%6.2%4.7%
Sep 202627.7%15.1%15.1%12.8%10.1%8.3%5.6%5.3%

How has the Cannondale and Canyon comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cannondale took it in February 2026, Canyon took it in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cannondale’s share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide moved from 11.2% to 10.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canyon’s share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide moved from 13.7% to 15.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 368K.

How did search popularity change for bicycle brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Canyon overtook Trek to rank 2nd among bicycle brands worldwide, with 15.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Cannondale lost share of searches among bicycle brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 10.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cannondale’s and Canyon’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Cannondale

1 branded search term

  • cannondale

Canyon

1 branded search term

  • canyon bikes

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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