2021 Canyon

Spectral 29 LTD

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

Manufacturer Price

€6,299($6,921)
Weight29.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Factory
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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28 mph

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26 mph

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Spec Level

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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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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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Loam Wolf
Review: Canyon Spectral 29 CF 8

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

ColorsExhaust Black; X-Ray

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

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox DPX2 Factory, FOX’s DPX2 Factory piggyback shock (230 x 60 mm) is smooth and consistent on the longest and roughest descents.

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BSA Cinch, Hassle-free RaceFace Cinch threaded bottom bracket.

Stem

Canyon G5 Stem, Length: 40 mm., Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm., Steerer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch.

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

Fizik Terra Alpaca X5

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.

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5 Grips, Canyon G5 lock-on grips for huge grip and control.

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR, 12-speed, High-end 12-speed shifting system.

Crank

Race Face Next SL, Carbon-fiber RaceFace NEXT SL crankset with 32-tooth chainring and 170mm crankarms for plenty of pedaling clearance.

Shifters

Shimano XTR, 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 60-degrees rotation adjustment, 127 g

Cassette

Shimano XTR CS-M9101 12s 10-51

Chain

Shimano M7100 12-speed

Chain Guide

Canyon ISCG 05 Mount, 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, This chain guide keeps the chain securely on the chainring, even through rough, fast sections.

Brakes

Shimano XTR 4-piston front brake, Shimano's premier 4-piston brake, 1-piece caliper for maximize rigidity, ceramic pistons, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 385 g | Shimano XTR 4-piston rear brake, Shimano's premier 4-piston brake, 1-piece caliper for maximize rigidity, ceramic pistons, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 385 g

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss XMC1200 29", Light, durable, premium 29-inch carbon wheel. Tubeless-ready. Internal rim width: 30 mm. Axle dimensions: boost, 15 x 110 mm., Rotor Mount: IS 6-bolt, Wheelsize: 29" | DT Swiss XMC1200 29", DT Swiss' carbon XMC 1200 wheelset delivers lightning-fast acceleration and great durability.

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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