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Spectral 27 5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
€2,499($2,908)| Weight | 35.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
< 5'7"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
Summary
The Canyon Spectral enduro bike is celebrated for its playful and versatile ride, making it a favorite among aggressive trail and enduro riders. Its suspension performance, particularly with models featuring coil shocks, is noted for being supple, supportive, and progressive, enhancing stability and confidence on descents. While it excels in downhill performance and offers great value, some reviews mention limitations in climbing efficiency and suspension tuning.
Playful and versatile ride
Supple, supportive, and progressive suspension
Great value for the price
Well-sorted bike for aggressive trail and enduro riders
Impressive build quality and extras included
Slightly sluggish on climbs
Effective seat tube angle could be steeper
Limited in tuning the suspension without buying other springs
Pedal bob when seated
Stock brakes could be better
This is a really fun bike to get silly on.
BIKE MagazineThe Spectral CF8 CLLCTV is a blast to ride.
BikeRadarIt’s a fun, predictable ride that meshes well with steep and featured trails.
BIKE MagazineThe Spectral is one of the best bikes I have tested when it comes to mechanical durability over an extended period.
NSMBThe Spectral CLLCTV is unapologetically fun on the descents.
Vital MTBFeedback?
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Oct 2023 · Matt Miller
The Canyon Spectral CF 8 K.I.S. is a unique carbon fiber mountain bike with a mixed-wheel layout, coil shock, and a SRAM GX AXS drivetrain, all for under $5,000.
FUN!
Looks great
Cornering and handling manners
Quiet
Good suspension spec
Room for improvement in parts spec, particularly the wheels and cockpit
K.I.S. is not a clear winner
Jan 2023 · January 26, 2023
The previous generation of Canyon’s Spectral:On was so impressive that our test rider Blake, who reviewed the bike, ended up buying it because he simply didn’t want to stop riding it. That bike was such a good ‘all round package’ it left us wondering, “what could they possibly improve on the next model”? Well, Canyon has answered that question with the new Spectral:On. A bigger battery, slightly more travel and a mullet setup means this bike looks serious, but has […]
Jan 2023 · Leon Poultney
With shorter travel and a lighter frame, the Canyon Spectral 125 CF 9 is designed to rip on a multitude of terrains.
Great handling
Plenty of adjustment
Sweet components
Not much weight saving over 150mm version
Carbon frame prone to chipping
Fair amount of initial set up
Oct 2022 · Cory Benson
Canyon's new steering stabilizer-equipped Spectral KIS all-mountain bike holds your line, making climbing easier & descending faster, but...
Aug 2022
The Big brawlin' Torque vs the go-anywhere Spectral - which one brings more business without spoiling the party out back?
Jul 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Canyon’s shorter travel Spectral is a sawn-off shotgun blast bike, but does a trail bike need heavyweight enduro spec?
Slack, long, stiff and confident
Top non shop value
Impressive short travel control
Enduro strength spec
Enduro spec adds weight
Suspension hard to balance
Not mullet or coil compatible
Unreinforced rear tire
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?
| Frame | Canyon Spectral AL, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Raw'kn'roll |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Rhythm Grip, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 37 mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X Performance Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 |
| Stem | Canyon G5 Stem, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Clamping Diameter: 31,8 mm |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Riser Bar, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping Diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 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, The Iridium dropper post offers 150-200mm of on-the-fly seat height adjustability. Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Grips, Get huge grip, with or without gloves. The clamp guarantees a tight lock on the bar. |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 1x12 drivetrain for simpler, intuitive shifting. Long-cage design is compatible with wide-range cassettes. |
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| Crank | Miranda Delta, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 12speed, Rear derailleur shifter, 12-speed, 2-way release, I-Spec EV clamp allows 14mm lateral adjustment and 10-degrees rotation adjustment, 133 g |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 12s 11-51T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8, Robust and dependable stopping power as well as a low maintenance hydraulic system make for a reliable brake that you can set and forget. | SRAM DB8 Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alexrims DR850, Rotor mount: Center Lock |
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| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x27,5", Wheelsize: 27.5" | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ 3C MaxxTerra WT 27.5" x 2.4" MTB Tyre |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare. | SRAM Centerline Rounded 6-Bolt Brake Rotor 200mm | SRAM Centerline Rounded Brake Rotor 180mm |
First added October 26
Last updated November 6
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