2020 Canyon
Spectral WMN AL 6.0
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,499| Weight | 32.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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< 5'3"
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" +
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Feb 2022
The Green Goldilocks Machine goes back to Canyon after a mishap - and then returns...
Oct 2021 · Travis Engel
When just releasing an aluminum version simply won't do
Oct 2021 · Travis Engel
When just releasing an aluminum version simply won't do.
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
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.
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...
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.
Jan 2021 · Guy Kesteven
It’s taken a while for Canyon to roll out a 29er version of its all-round trail bike, but our test team reckons it’s definitely been worth the wait
Flat-out-fast geometry
Impeccable suspension balance
Excellent high-control kit
The quietly damped ride feel
Forgiving yet seriously fast
Practical detailing
Lighter RockShox options
Smooth rather than sharp ride feel
Rear brake pad rattle
Direct sell not shop supplied
If possible go for the CF9 for lighter weight
| Frame | Canyon Spectral WMN AL, Material: Aluminium 6061, Travel: 140 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | FOX 34 Rhythm, Travel: 150 mm, Technology: GRIP, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Length: 210 x 55 mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB-MT500 |
| Stem | Race Face Chester |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | SGD Allure |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
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| Crank | Shimano M610 30T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 12s |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M710012 10-51 12s |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M7100 12s |
| Brakes | Shimano MT420 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RaceFace AR30 | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT510 SH12 |
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| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip, Technology: Tubeless ready | "MAXXIS Aggressor 2.5""" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
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