Canyon vs Cube:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Canyon had more branded searches than Cube among gravel bike brands in New Zealand. Canyon had about 1,000 branded searches, while Cube had 390. Canyon made up 27.1% of all gravel bike brand searches we track, and Cube accounted for 10.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gravel bike brands, Canyon appeared in three of the five answers and Cube in one. Canyon was mentioned before Cube in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Canyon, about 3 searches for every 1 for Cube
Who does AI mention more?
Canyon, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Cube in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Canyon, named ahead of Cube in 3 of 3 answers
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Top gravel bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Canyon was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cube was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Canyon was listed before Cube in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Giant1st
Specialized2nd- Canyon3rd
Cube–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Specialized4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Canyon3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Giant3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cube1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about gravel bike brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gravel bike brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gravel bike brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gravel bike brand in New Zealand for mixed road riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gravel bike nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gravel bike for commuting”
- 1Cube
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Canyon or Cube more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canyon and Cube by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four gravel bike brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Canyon, Cube. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specialized | Canyon | Giant | Cube |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.5% | 28.1% | 28.1% | 7.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.8% | 30.8% | 30.8% | 7.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.8% | 30.8% | 30.8% | 7.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.2% | 33.2% | 27% | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.2% | 33.2% | 25.5% | 8.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.1% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 5.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 25% | 30.8% | 7.5% |
| May 2026 | 34.9% | 28.3% | 28.3% | 8.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.5% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 11.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.9% | 30.6% | 30.6% | 11.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.5% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 11.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.2% | 27.1% | 27.1% | 10.6% |
How has the Canyon and Cube comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Canyon was ahead of Cube in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canyon’s share of searches among gravel bike brands in New Zealand moved from 28.1% to 27.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cube’s share of searches among gravel bike brands in New Zealand moved from 7.3% to 10.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand gravel bike brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Specialized overtook Canyon and Giant to become the leader among gravel bike brands in New Zealand, with 35.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Canyon lost share of searches among gravel bike brands in New Zealand, from 29.5% to 27.1%.
In September 2026, Cube lost share of searches among gravel bike brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 10.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canyon’s and Cube’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.
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