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Spectral CF 7
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$3,899| Weight | 31.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Summary
The Canyon Spectral enduro bike is celebrated for its playful yet capable ride, blending trail bike agility with enduro bike stability. Its Triple Phase suspension design offers a supple initial stroke, supportive mid-stroke, and progressive end-stroke, making it versatile across various terrains. The bike's geometry and lightweight frame encourage creative riding, though some models may have limitations in component specs or sizing.
Playful and capable ride
Triple Phase suspension design
Lightweight frame
Versatile across terrains
Encourages creative riding
Component spec limitations
Sizing issues in some models
Underpowered brakes in certain builds
The Spectral 29 is already putting up most of the capitol it takes to get you up to speed and keep you there. All you have to do is decide what to do with it.
BetaIt’s the sort of ride that frees you up to get creative because it isn’t going to punish you for not being perfect.
BetaThe real scoop is that they’ve made a bike that meets in the middle between trail and enduro, and somehow made no compromise in the process.
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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.
Nov 2021 · Alan Muldoon
As a two time winner of our Trail Bike of the Year award the Canyon Spectral CF 7 has always been the bike to beat.
Top quality carbon frame
Overdamped shock
Oct 2021 · Cory Benson
Canyon's latest 2022 Spectral delivers trail-shredding capability in 27.5, 29 & Mullet bike builds that are more capable than ever...
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.
| Frame | Canyon Spectral CF Color: Non Forest |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Pike Select Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Stem | Canyon G5 |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Developed on the Enduro World Series, the SM10 gives you max freedom of movement in technical terrain. |
| 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 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, The NX Eagle rear derailleur delivers consistent shifts thanks, in part, to its robust steel/aluminum chassis. |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 6K DUB 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s, SRAM's NX Eagle shifter helps deliver the simplicity and precision a wide-range, single-ring drivetrain. |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50 12s, SRAM's NX Eagle 11-50 cassette packs a wide, 454% gear range into a surprisingly affordable package. |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R Type: SRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RaceFace AR30 | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400 SH11 |
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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 | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare. | SRAM Centerline, 180mm |
First added January 10
Last updated September 24
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