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Spectral 29 6
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
€3,299($3,821)| Weight | 33.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
< 6'1"
5'10" – 6'5"
6'2" +
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
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.
| Frame | Canyon Spectral AL, Aluminium frame with optimised frame forms for increased stiffness and strength with thinner walls. Category 4., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Sand; Raw'kn'roll |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5" Travel: 160mm |
| Shock | ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Select+ RT Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BSA DUB, Hassle-free SRAM DUB threaded bottom bracket. |
| 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 Post, Move more freely on steep descents, by dropping down saddle with the press of a handlebar-mounted button. With internal cabling., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm 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 | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, Cage Lock and Roller Bearing Clutch technologies, 12-speed, max cassette size: 52T, Weight: 290 g |
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| Crank | Descendant 6K, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, SRAM's GX Eagle 12-speed shifters fire off quick and accurate gear shifts. |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Cassette size: 10-52T, Gear range: 520% | SRAM GX XG-1275 12-speed Cassette 10-52 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle 12s | SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed Chain |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss AM LN 370, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO 2,4x29“, Wheelsize: 29" | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x29, Width: 2,4" | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ 3C MaxxTerra WT 29" 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 |
First added October 26
Last updated November 12
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