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Spectral WMN CF 7.0
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension women’s trail bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$3,799| Weight | 29.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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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Nov 2019
The updated, longer-legged Canyon Spectral has conservative numbers on paper that make for innovative riding on the trail.
May 2019 · Christoph Bayer
Canyon have reworked the bike, giving it more travel among other updates. But is the Canyon Spectral CF 7.0 still as versatile as before?
Capable and lively rear suspension
Look and quality of the bike
Loves demanding terrain
Value for money
Flat trails require an active riding style
Underpowered brakes
Mar 2019 · Aoife Glass
Outstanding spec and proven suspension make for an exhilarating ride — if it fits you
Fast, capable and agile handling makes short work of techy trails
The direct-sell model means an amazing spec for the money
Ergon’s GE10 grips are super-comfy and shock absorbing
430mm reach is the shortest on test, and too cramped for a 5ft 8in rider
No back-up from your friendly local bike shop
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.
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 WMN CF, Material: Carbon, Travel: 140 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Performance Elite, Travel: 150 mm, Technology: FIT4, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Length: 210 x 55 mm Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Headset | Canyon | Acros |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | SGD Allure |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Ergon GE1 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle Trigger 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M 1900, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 900 g | DT Swiss M 1900 XD, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: 3 Pawl, Weight: 1021 g |
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| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Forekaster 2.35'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Speed |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole |
First added May 14
Last updated December 20
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