Spectral 6 WMN
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
MSRP | $3,099 |
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Weight | 32.0 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | Fox Float 34 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | SLX, Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
< 5'3"
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" +
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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.
Excellent parts spec and value
Feels more stable at speed than most short-travel bikes
Unique mix of pop and brawl
Long, slack geometry can be cumbersome on technical climbs
Lacks small bump sensitivity
Not the most space for water
Apr 2022 · Ryan Palmer
Enduro speed meets trail-bike pop
Excellent parts spec and value
Feels more stable at speed than most short-travel bikes
Unique mix of pop and brawl
Long, slack geometry can be cumbersome on technical climbs
Lacks small bump sensitivity
Not the most space for water
Feb 2022
The Green Goldilocks Machine goes back to Canyon after a mishap - and then returns...
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.
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.
Frame | Canyon Spectral WMN BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Stealth |
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Fork | FOX 34 Rythm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Length: 210 x 55 mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
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. Type: Dropper |
Pedals | None included |
Grips | Canyon G5 Grips, Canyon G5 lock-on grips for huge grip and control. |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
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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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | RaceFace AR30 | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT510 SH12 |
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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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