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Spectral CFR 9.0 LTD
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$7,500| Weight | 28.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
< 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Summary
The Canyon Spectral is a highly capable trail bike praised for its excellent value and fun, playful handling. It features plush suspension with great small-bump sensitivity and mid-stroke support, making it adept at descending and navigating technical terrain. However, some reviews note geometry and fit issues for taller riders, and it may not be the most stable at high speeds.
Excellent value and competitive pricing
Playful and agile handling for technical trails
Plush suspension with good small-bump sensitivity
High-quality components for the price
Comfortable and efficient on climbs
Geometry and fit issues for taller riders
Less stable at high speeds and on demanding trails
Not the most efficient climber due to suspension and weight
Some components like brakes and tires may underperform for certain riders
The Spectral might just be my favorite 'trail' bike I’ve ridden in a long time.
BIKE MagazineAn agile and comfortable – rather than flat-out fast – trail bike, the Spectral is hard to fault for the cash.
BikeRadarIt’s a playful, mischievous bike that loves being thrashed about, preferably downhill, at speed, on rough and chundery trails.
Flow Mountain BikeOnce you turn its nose downhill, the Spectral WMN shines with a very playful character and becomes a true fun machine.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazinePound for pound, there is no better 27.5in trail bike
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Feb 2020 · Christoph Bayer
The Canyon Spectral CFR has gone through quite the makeover in recent years. From good-natured, almost boring trail bike with 2.6” tires to an overwhelmingly fun bike that constantly begs to be ridden harder. How did it do it? Click here for an overview of the best trail bike in test. The Canyon Spectral is […]
Fun and precise handling
Capable rear suspension
Quiet
Seat and head tube are too long
Climbing is only a means to an end
The FIT4 damper isn't up to par with the new GRIP2
Nov 2019
The updated, longer-legged Canyon Spectral has conservative numbers on paper that make for innovative riding on the trail.
Jan 2019 · Alan Muldoon
Winner of our 2018 Trail Bike of the Year test, the Canyon Spectral proved beyond a shadow of doubt that it really is the compete package.
Lightweight and very capable.
Rear suspension is too progressive.
Nov 2018 · Sarah Moore
Canyon's Spectral WMN has 140mm of travel, 27.5" wheels, and uses an entirely different frame than the men's version.
Playful on descents
Lightweight
Well thought out details like cable management system
Long 440mm seat tube height on the size medium
Ardent rear tire doesn't provide much traction
Not super plush in rough terrain
Sep 2018 · McCoy
Canyon is a consumer-direct brand from Germany that entered the U.S market in August of 2017. Canyon offers a full line of bikes designed to be raced at
Sep 2018
Canyon's Spectral WMN CF 9.0 SL is the top flight trail bike for women but tweaks make it fundamentally different from the men’s mountain bike in terms of suspension, geometry and spec. Although the suspension is well tuned, conservative design makes it more of a cross-country machine than a true trail ripper.
May 2018 · Aoife Glass
Bad-ass looking, beautiful bike for trail riding with all the bling kit for a rather surprising price, but the new women’s specific geometry gets a mixed response. Buy if you’re looking for a capable trail bike that’s fun to ride, particularly for smaller riders, but needs confident handling on steeper terrain
Incredibly well specc’d for the money, climbs well, fun and flickable on the trails, smaller sizes are great for shorter riders
If you’re towards the top-end of a size range, you may find the reach too short which impacts its performance on steeper terrain
Mar 2018 · Amanda Wishart
Amanda has just returned from the south of France with a huge smile on her face, and it's not down to the wine.
| Frame | Canyon Spectral CFR, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Factory, Travel: 160 mm, Technology: FIT4, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 Factory, Length: 230 x 65 mm Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Headset | Canyon | Acros |
| Stem | Canyon G5 |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Carbon Riserbar, Material: Carbon, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | SDG Radar |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Performance Elite Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Flange |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB 32T, Material: Carbon |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle Trigger 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299 Eagle 10-50 12s |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate Carbon Type: SRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XMC 1200, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 674 g | DT Swiss XMC 1200 XD, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: Ratchet, Weight: 777 g |
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| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole |
First added March 20
Last updated December 7
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