2021 Canyon
Spectral CF 8
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
| MSRP | $4,699 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 31.2 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
< 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" +
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Aug 2022
The 2022 versions of the big brawlin' Torque and the "go anywhere" Spectral - which one brings mo business without spoiling the party in the back?
Feb 2022 · Ben Haworth
Canyon has hacked some travel from the Spectral 125 but kept all of the other numbers the same. Is the Canyon Spectral 125 a trail bike?
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.
| Frame | Canyon Spectral CF BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Stealth |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Performance Elite Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPX2 Performance Elite EVOL Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 |
| Stem | Canyon G5 |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp |
| 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 Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain. |
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| Crank | Shimano Deore XT M8100 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, 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 20-degrees rotation adjustment, 130 g |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%. |
| Chain | Shimano M8100 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 4-piston brake, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 410 g | Shimano Deore XT M8120 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XM 1700 S12 | DT Swiss XM 1700 |
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| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XT brake rotor, 203mm, ICE TECH FREEZA design reduces heat build-up and brake fade, center lock mounting for quick installation/removal | Shimano RT-MT800 |
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