2022 Canyon
Spectral 29 AL 5
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$2,899| Weight | 35.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore, Race Face |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
< 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'3" +
Jan 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 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.
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
| Frame | Canyon Spectral AL BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Real Raw; Flat Earth |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Rhythm Grip Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X Performance Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA Cinch |
| Stem | Canyon G5 Stem |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Riser Bar |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro, Developed on the Enduro World Series, the SM10 gives you max freedom of movement in technical terrain., On certain models, this saddle may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent Selle San Marco model., Potentially affected models include:, Spectral 6 27 (Model #3184), Spectral 6 29 (Model #3185) |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Post Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Grips |
| 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 | Race Face RIDE |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 12speed, 133 g |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 12s 11-51T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alexrims DR850 |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO 2,4x29“ | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x29 |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare. |
Last updated January 22
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