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Spectral 7
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$3,299| Weight | 32.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
< 5'5"
5'3" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" +
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?
Jun 2022 · Nic Hall
In our Canyon Spectral 125 CF8 review, we found its confidence inspiring and can ride terrain we usually don’t think about taking a 125mm bike in. Learn more!
Poppy, playful geometry
Progressive leverage curve
Just a fun all around bike
Quality, headache free components
Unsettled in big terrain at speed, which it will lure you into!
| Frame | Canyon Spectral AL Colors: Trail Teal; Stealth |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Pike Select Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB |
| Stem | Race Face Ride |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter. Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, The NX Eagle rear derailleur delivers consistent shifts thanks, in part, to its robust steel/aluminum chassis. |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 6K DUB 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s, SRAM's NX Eagle shifter helps deliver the simplicity and precision a wide-range, single-ring drivetrain. |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50 12s, SRAM's SX Eagle 11-50 cassette packs a wide, 454% gear range into a surprisingly affordable package. |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T, The Guide T's 4-piston calipers deliver plenty of stopping power. Reach adjust ensures that instant braking control is always at hand. | SRAM Guide T Type: SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RaceFace AR30 | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400 SH11 |
|---|---|
| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Dissector 2.4" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare. | SRAM Centerline, 180mm |
First added August 1
Last updated September 24
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