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Spectral 29 CFR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$7,499| Weight | 29.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'8" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
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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
Jul 2022 · Simon Kohler
After securing victory in last year’s big mountain bike group test, the Canyon Spectral CFR enters our 2022 trail bike group test as the defending champion. But can it prevail against the competition for a second year running?
Excellent all-round qualities
Pedal-neutral suspension ensures good climbing qualities
Inspires confidence
Long seat tube restricts freedom of movement
Inconsistent and outdated spec
Jul 2022
Top spec and a new battery alignment gives the Canyon Spectral:ON all the power with less bulk.
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.
Nov 2021 · Marco Toniolo
Last week Canyon presented the new Spectral lineup. We have been riding the CFR 29er model in the Swiss Alps, check out the video below for the full review. Remeber to click on CC for the English subtitles. Canyon
| Frame | Canyon Spectral CFR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Ag 47 |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Factory 29", Part of our "shred" spec, the top-of-the-line FOX 36 Factory fork gives hard-charging riders total control in all conditions. Offset: 44 mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float X Factory EVOL, Dimensions: 230 x 60 mm. Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA Cinch, Hassle-free RaceFace Cinch threaded bottom bracket. |
| Stem | Canyon G5 Stem |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Carbon Riserbar, Material: Carbon, Rise: 30 mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp |
| Seatpost | G5 Adjustable Dropper Post Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR, 12-speed, High-end 12-speed shifting system. |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Next SL, Carbon-fiber RaceFace NEXT SL crankset with 32-tooth chainring and 170mm crankarms for plenty of pedaling clearance. |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR, 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 60-degrees rotation adjustment, 127 g |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR, 12-speed (10-51), Lightweight cassette with a 10-51 gear range. |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | Canyon GP0293-02 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR 4-piston front brake, Shimano's premier 4-piston brake, 1-piece caliper for maximize rigidity, ceramic pistons, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 385 g | Shimano XTR 4-piston rear brake, Shimano's premier 4-piston brake, 1-piece caliper for maximize rigidity, ceramic pistons, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 385 g Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XMC1200 29" | DT Swiss XMC1200 29", DT Swiss' carbon XMC 1200 wheelset delivers lightning-fast acceleration and great durability. |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO 2,4x29“ | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x29 |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT86, 203mm, A big (203mm) Shimano RT86 brake rotor delivers equally big stopping power. |
First added October 26
Last updated January 29
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