2020 Canyon

Spectral CF 8.0

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP€3,499 (about $3,845)
Weight30.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Performance Elite
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Spectral CF 8.0
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Spectral CF 8.0

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

< 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size L, Just right
Reviews
Flow Mountain Bike
Canyon Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV Review | A dedicated mullet bike that's built to party

Oct 2021

Joining the 2022 Canyon Spectral lineup is this brand new mixed wheelsize option. Featuring a 29in front end that's paired to a 27.5in rear, the Spectral mullet promises the perfect balance between the two. But is it really the best of both worlds? Read on for our Canyon Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV review.

Highs
  • An absolute dream to rip corners with

  • Playful, jump-loving attitude

  • Supple and well-controlled suspension

  • Aggressive, high-traction tyres

  • Appealing spec for the money

  • Pragmatic and serviceable frame design

Lows
  • Not the best technical climber

  • Harder work on really rough & raw singletrack

  • Slow hub engagement

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Mountain Bike Action
BIKE TEST: CANYON SPECTRAL 29 CF TRAIL BIKE - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Aug 2021 · McCoy

The rider most likely to fall in love with the Spectral is one who wants it all at a price you can’t beat

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8

Jul 2021 · Blake Nielsen

At 150mm of travel front and rear, coupled with relatively modest geometry numbers, the Spectral:ON slots itself into the all-rounder/playful trail bike category. Reviewer // Blake Nielsen  Photos // Matt Staggs Given the Spectral:ON’s geometry package and its amount of travel which category does the bike slot into and what type of rider is it aimed at? While the suspension package is very capable, it’s not put together to be a self shuttle’able downhill bike. It’s very nimble in the […]

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Bike Review | Canyon Spectral 29

Jun 2021 · Spencer Astra

A one bike quiver is an attractive strategy for the budget-conscious mountain biker. Besides the obvious savings, owning a single bike means you’ll have less to keep track of when it comes to maintenance. Keeping up with suspension service intervals, brake pads and chain wear is easy with just one bike in the garage. Deciding which bike, among the hundreds of available options, to make your one-and-only is a more difficult equation. Canyon’s Spectral 29 CF 9 is described by the German company as a “true all-rounder for all off-road conditions.” For a rider like me who loves the simplicity of a bike that can handle just about anything, Canyon’s vision statement is one I can get behind. So, eager to see how the Spectral would fare on Bellingham’s diverse terrain, I put it through its paces—riding everything from ultra-fast low-angle trails that are common close to town, to steeper lines farther afield. Our test model arrived with 150 millimeters of progressive rear travel and a 150-millimeter RockShox Pike Ultimate fork. Before we go on, one important note regarding spec: Riders who purchase the Spectral 29 CF 9 in North America will receive a slightly different build kit with a Fox DPX2 shock and a slightly longer 160-millimeter Fox 36 Factory fork instead of the RockShox setup included on the bike I received for the purpose of this review. In my experience, bikes with around 150 millimeters of travel and more usually come with trade-offs, mainly in that they don’t pump or have the agility and efficiency of shorter travel models.

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7

Jun 2021 · Jeremy Benson

The Spectral 29 is the next step in the evolution of Canyon's popular Spectral trail bike. Rolling on 29-inch wheels with 150mm of rear-wheel travel, a...

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Loam Wolf
Review: Canyon Spectral 29 CF 8

Jun 2021 · Drew Rohde

The Canyon Spectral CF 29 is a competent bike that is a great option for riders who are looking for speed, confidence, and fun on the trails.

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Beta
Tested: Canyon Spectral 29 CF 8

Apr 2021 · Travis Engel

The Canyon Spectral 29 is a master of all trades.

Highs
  • Stiff chassis

  • Light weight for the category

  • Playful for the travel

  • Eager climber

  • Great value

Lows
  • 55mm chainline

  • Hard to find items for list of "Cons."

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NSMB
Canyon Spectral 29 CF 9: First Impressions

Apr 2021

Uncle Dave got stuck with a slightly lower spec version of the Spectral - and he'll have to somehow get by on Shimano XT componentry...

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Spectral CF, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 36 Performance Elite, Travel: 160 mm, Technology: FIT4, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPX2 Performance Elite, Length: 230 x 65 mm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB71

Stem

Canyon G5

Handlebar

Canyon G5 Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm

Saddle

SDG Radar

Seatpost

SP FOX TRANSFER PFE RM 1X 30,9X456 150

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT M8100 SGS

Crank

Shimano Deore XT M8100 32T

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT M8100 12s, Clamp: I-Spec EV

Cassette

Shimano SLX M710012 10-51 12s

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT M8120

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss M 1700, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 866 g | DT Swiss M 1700 SH12, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: Ratchet, Weight: 931 g

Tires

MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip, Technology: Tubeless ready | "MAXXIS Aggressor 2.5"""

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT86, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

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