2021 Canyon
Spectral 29 CF 8
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$5,199| Weight | 31.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
< 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'3" +
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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.
Oct 2021 · Travis Engel
When just releasing an aluminum version simply won't do.
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.
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
Not the best technical climber
Harder work on really rough & raw singletrack
Slow hub engagement
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
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 […]
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
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.
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...
| Frame | Canyon Spectral CF 29, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness-to-weight ratio. With Flip Chip system for simple geometry adjustment. Category 4. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Exhaust Black |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Performance Elite Grip 2, Part of our "shred" spec, the FOX 36 Performance Elite gives hard-charging riders total control on the roughest tracks. Offset: 44 mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX DPX2 Performance Elite, FOX’s DPX2 Performance Elite piggyback shock (230 x 60 mm) is smooth and consistent on the longest, most technical descents. Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT800, Threaded, Hassle-free Shimano Hollowtech II threaded bottom bracket |
| Stem | Canyon G5 Stem |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Riser Bar |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter. Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Grips, Canyon G5 lock-on grips for huge grip and control. |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain. |
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| Crank | Shimano XT, 32T, Shimano XT crankset sports a 32-tooth chainring and 170mm crankarms for optimal pedaling clearance. |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Rear derailleur shifter, 12-speed, Textured rubber lever pad, Multi-Release, 2-way release, I-Spec EV clamp allows 14mm lateral adjustment and 20-degrees rotation adjustment, 130 g |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%. |
| Chain | Shimano M7100 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 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 4-piston brake, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 410 g Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XM1700 29" | DT Swiss XM1700 29", DT Swiss' XM1700 wheelset is plenty strong. Features include wide (30mm) aluminum rims and DT's Ratchet-drive, Boost hubs. |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5", EXO casing, Tubeless Ready design | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', MAXXIS DHRII 2.4" rear tire provides outstanding grip and braking control. |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT86, 180mm, 180mm Shimano RT86 rotor provides a good balance of stopping power and modulation. | Shimano RT86, 203mm, A big (203mm) Shimano RT86 brake rotor delivers equally big stopping power. |
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