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Spectral CF 8
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$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 | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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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Aug 2022
The Big brawlin' Torque vs the go-anywhere Spectral - which one brings more business without spoiling the party out back?
Jul 2022 · Ben Haworth Ross Demain
The new-for-2022 Canyon Spectral 125 has pretty much the exact same geometry as the regular 150mm rear-travel Spectral. Why?
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 · 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 […]
| 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 |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XM 1700 S12 | DT Swiss XM 1700 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
First added October 19
Last updated October 21
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