2021 Canyon

Spectral 6 WMN

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.

MSRP$3,099
Weight32.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkFox Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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25 mph

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26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
XXS

< 5'3"

XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'10"

MD

5'8" +

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Field Test: Canyon Spectral 125 AL 6 - When Trail Meets Enduro

Apr 2022 · Ryan Palmer

As the most expensive bike at the value bike Field Test, it wasn’t surprising that the Canyon Spectral AL 6 was spec’d better than the rest.

Highs
  • Excellent parts spec and value

  • Feels more stable at speed than most short-travel bikes

  • Unique mix of pop and brawl

Lows
  • Long, slack geometry can be cumbersome on technical climbs

  • Lacks small bump sensitivity

  • Not the most space for water

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Field Test: Canyon Spectral 125 AL 6

Apr 2022 · Ryan Palmer

Enduro speed meets trail-bike pop

Highs
  • Excellent parts spec and value

  • Feels more stable at speed than most short-travel bikes

  • Unique mix of pop and brawl

Lows
  • Long, slack geometry can be cumbersome on technical climbs

  • Lacks small bump sensitivity

  • Not the most space for water

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NSMB
2021 Canyon Spectral 29 LTD - Long Term Review

Feb 2022

The Green Goldilocks Machine goes back to Canyon after a mishap - and then returns...

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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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Freehub
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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Spectral WMN

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorStealth

Fork

FOX 34 Rythm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Length: 210 x 55 mm

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB-MT500

Stem

E13 Base

Handlebar

Race Face Ride Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm

Saddle

Ergon SM10 Sport Women

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX, 12-speed

Crank

FC SHIM DEORE FC-M6100 1 12s HT2 170 30

Shifters

Shimano SLX M7100 12s

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%.

Chain

Shimano CN-M7100 12s

Brakes

Shimano MT420

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

RaceFace AR30 | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT510 SH12

Tires

MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Dissector 2.4"

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT30 | Shimano Tourney TX front rotor, A big Shimano RT830 brake rotor delivers equally big stopping power.

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