2020 Canyon
Spectral:ON AL 7.0
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | €4,299 (about $4,724) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 49.1 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Shimano 504Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" +
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Jul 2021 · Drew Rohde
The Canyon Spectral:ON CF 9 is a top of the line eMTB that excels in almost every condition, even with needing a minor part swap or two.
Jul 2021 · Ryan Palmer
This strong, well-balanced all-rounder is a serious contender in the e-MTB trail category.
Excellent Cornering
Overall Handling
Supple, Active, and Poppy Suspension Performance
Shimano EP8 is a Solid System
Slightly Behind the Times With Geometry
EP8 Motor rattles
One Piece Bar and Stem Combo on CF 9 Build Isn't Ideal for Everyone
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 […]
May 2021 · McCoy
With 150mm of travel, plenty of power, and reasonably lightweight and price, this bike is aimed at enduro and trail riders who want good power, handling and range without breaking the bank.
Feb 2021 · Alan Muldoon
When released, the Canyon Spectral:ON CF managed to shave 1kg off the frame weight compared to the alloy version. That, however, was just the beginning...
Lightweight and sleek
One-piece bar/stem has to go
Feb 2021
Shimano's new EP8 motor and larger 630Wh battery give this 150mm mixed-wheel-size trail bike a big boost.
Feb 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8 gets Shimano’s latest EP8 motor and battery, but is the older chassis still competitive?
Lightweight semi-carbon chassis
Very sorted suspension
Excellent wheels and tires
Tough transmission
Great motor feel and power
Full-size battery
App tuning
Neat display
Coasting rattle
Low BB causes clearance issues
Overlong 'stem'
Prescriptive saddle
Direct delivery
Unconfirmed shipping costs
Feb 2021
Canyon has just announced its 2021 e-MTB lineup, and for the first time ever, the full range will now be available in Australia. Check out all the updates to the 2021 Spectral:ON, Neuron:ON & Grand Canyon:ON, along with a closer look our newest bike on review - the Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8.
| Frame | Canyon Spectral:On, Material: Aluminium 6061, Travel: 150 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Performance, Travel: 150 mm, Technology: GRIP, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Length: 230 x 60 mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | Canyon SD:ON |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Canyon Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100 SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano E8000 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 12s |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M710012 10-51 12s |
| Chain Guide | Canyon Chain Catcher EP0752 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT520 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400 | RaceFace AR35 | Shimano MT510 SH12 |
|---|---|
| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHF 2.5'', Casing: Exo, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.8'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Triple, Technology: Tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT64, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
| Motor | Shimano Steps E8000 |
|---|---|
| Battery | Shimano Steps E8010 504 Wh |
Last updated June 9
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