2021 Canyon

Spectral 29 CF 7

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.

MSRP$4,299
Weight31.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

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25 mph

Spectral 29 CF 7

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

< 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'3" +

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Reviews
Mountain Flyer
Canyon Introduces Its New Short-Travel Spectral 125: Available Now

Feb 2022

The Spectral 125 is Canyon’s newest offering in the busy, short-travel category. It’s a trail bike with 125mm of rear wheel travel matched to a 140mm travel fork, with geometry matching the newly updated Spectral 150 long-travel line.

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VeloNews
Canyon introduces 27.5, alloy, mixed-wheel, and kids Spectral models

Oct 2021 · Travis Engel

When just releasing an aluminum version simply won't do.

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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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off.road.cc
Canyon Spectral 29 CF 8 review

Jun 2021

The Canyon Spectral 29 brings big wheels to the beloved Spectral platform. It inspires heaps of confidence with its unapologetically modern geometry and a lively ride thanks to its excellent suspension. Although, its value isn't quite as great as what we've been spoiled with in the past. Canyon Strive CFR 9.0 Team 2019 review 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert review Your complete guide to the 2021 Canyon mountain bike range Within Canyon's Spectral 29 range you'll find two general builds with four models to choose from with prices starting at £3,600 and topping out at £6,500.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Spectral CF 29

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

ColorX-Ray

Fork

Rockshox Lyrik Select RC

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BSA DUB, Hassle-free SRAM DUB threaded bottom bracket.

Stem

Canyon G5 Stem 40mm, The Canyon G5 stem (40mm extension) is both incredibly strong and beautifully designed.

Handlebar

Canyon G5 Riser Bar, Our aluminum G5 Riser bar offers the perfect combination of width (780mm) and rise (30mm).

Saddle

Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Developed on the Enduro World Series, the SM10 gives you max freedom of movement in technical terrain.

Seatpost

Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter.

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5 Grips, Gravity-specific screw-on design. Get huge control and plenty grip in all situations.

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, The NX Eagle rear derailleur delivers consistent shifts thanks, in part, to its robust steel/aluminum chassis.

Crank

Descendant 6K DUB 170 mm, 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s, SRAM's NX Eagle shifter helps deliver the simplicity and precision a wide-range, single-ring drivetrain.

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle 12s, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed

Chain Guide

Canyon ISCG 05 Mount, Our removable ISCG mount lets you equip the Spectral 29 with a wide range of aftermarket chainguides and bash guards. | Canyon Chainguide, Canyon's integrated chain guide keeps your chain right where it belongs during high-speed descents.

Brakes

SRAM G2 R, SRAM's 4-piston G2 R disc brakes boast a consistent combination of stopping power and control. | SRAM G2 R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400, Shimano MT400 front hub with Boost 110 spacing, RaceFace AR30 aluminum rim, 30mm inner rim width | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400 SH11

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5", EXO casing, Tubeless Ready design | MAXXIS Dissector 2.4", The Dissector rear tire offers outstanding traction and braking control.

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 180mm SRAM Centerline rotor offers excellent braking control. | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare.

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