2021 Canyon
Spectral 29 CF 9 — US
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
| MSRP | $6,299 |
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| Weight | 29.2 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle |
| 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 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Thermite Red |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Factory 29", Part of our "shred" spec, the top-of-the-line FOX 36 Factory fork gives hard-charging riders total control in all conditions. Offset: 44 mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox DPX2 Factory, FOX’s DPX2 Factory piggyback shock (230 x 60 mm) is smooth and consistent on the longest and roughest descents. Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BSA DUB |
| Stem | Canyon G5 Stem |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Carbon Riser Bar, Highly robust carbon handlebar. G5 stands for gravity and category 5., Rise: 30 mm., Clamping diameter: 31.8 mm. |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components V2, Durable dropper post. Up to 180 mm of saddle height adjustment with the push of a button. Additional tuning option: reduce the travel by 10 or 20 mm depending on your preference. Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed rear derailleur delivers quick and precise shifts. |
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| Crank | SRAM X1 CF Eagle, SRAM X01 Eagle crankset with 32-tooth chainring and 170mm crankarms for plenty of pedaling clearance. |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, Aimed at aggressive trail riders, Eagle X01 pairs premium materials and design for years of accurate shifts under pressure. |
| Cassette | SRAM XG Eagle 10-52, All the range you need to climb the biggest mountains, courtesy of SRAM's 10-52, 12-speed cassette. |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed, FLOW LINK inner plate design reduces friction, solid pin construction, PowerLock tool-less master link |
| Chain Guide | Canyon Chainguide, Canyon's integrated chain guide keeps your chain right where it belongs during high-speed descents. |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 RSC, SRAM G2 RSC disc brakes offer outstanding power, control, as well as both reach and contact-point adjusters. | SRAM G2 RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XMC 1501 | DT Swiss XMC1501 29" |
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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 | SRAM Centerline, 180mm, Diameter: 180 mm. | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare. |
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