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Spectral 29 LTD
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
CA$7,699($5,544)| Weight | 29.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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
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.
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 CF 29, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness-to-weight ratio. With Flip Chip system for simple geometry adjustment. Category 4., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Exhaust Black |
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| 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 DPX2 Factory, FOX’s DPX2 Factory piggyback shock (230 x 60 mm) is smooth and consistent on the longest and roughest descents. Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA Cinch, Hassle-free RaceFace Cinch 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 Carbon Riser Bar, Highly robust carbon handlebar. G5 stands for gravity and category 5., Rise: 30 mm., Clamping diameter: 31.8 mm. |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components V2, Durable dropper post. Up to 180 mm of saddle height adjustment with the push of a button. Additional tuning option: reduce the travel by 10 or 20 mm depending on your preference. 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 XTR, 12-speed, High-end 12-speed shifting system. |
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| 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 CS-M9101 12s 10-51 |
| Chain | Shimano M7100 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | Canyon Chainguide, Designed to keep the chain securely in place on rough terrain. |
| 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", Light, durable, premium 29-inch carbon wheel. Tubeless-ready. Internal rim width: 30 mm. Axle dimensions: boost, 15 x 110 mm., Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt | DT Swiss XMC1200 29", DT Swiss' carbon XMC 1200 wheelset delivers lightning-fast acceleration and great durability. |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5", EXO casing, Tubeless Ready design | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', MAXXIS DHRII 2.4" rear tire provides outstanding grip and braking control. | Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO MaxxGrip WT 29" x 2.5" MTB Tyre |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT86, 180mm, 180mm Shimano RT86 rotor provides a good balance of stopping power and modulation. | Shimano RT86, 203mm, A big (203mm) Shimano RT86 brake rotor delivers equally big stopping power. |
First added November 27
Last updated December 5
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