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Spectral:ON CF 8
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,649| Weight | 50.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Motor | Shimano 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 720Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Canyon Spectral:ON is a versatile and capable enduro e-MTB that excels in technical terrain and offers a playful ride. It features a low center of gravity, excellent suspension performance, and the option for a large battery capacity to address range anxiety. While it shines in downhill performance and handling, some reviews note issues with motor noise and suspension bottoming out.
Low center of gravity improves handling
Proprietary 720 Wh and 900 Wh batteries address range anxiety
FOX 36 Factory fork with GRIP2 damper and FOX Float X Factory shock provide excellent suspension
Dynamic and lively ride feel
Excellent weight distribution
Suspension bottoms out too frequently
Pronounced rattle from the motor region
Chain drags along the chainstay protector in the smallest sprocket
Under-steering out of corners on flatter, less-supportive terrain
Motor and crank clearance on technical terrain
An eMTB with a low centre of gravity that is much easier to handle than its on-paper numbers would suggest.
BikerumorThe impressively low-weight, fast-rolling tyres and high-capacity 900Wh battery meant the Spectral:ON was remarkably quick when pointing uphill.
BikeRadarThe suspension is absolutely superb, managing to offer comfort and grip over rough terrain, while being more supportive on both the climbs and on the descents.
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Jul 2023 · Jeremy Benson
The redesigned Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8 is a high-value electric mountain bike with an excellent well-rounded on-trail performance. With a carbon frame...
Reasonably priced
Great build for the price
900Wh battery-massive range
Well-rounded performance
Confident descender
Motor/battery bulge reduces clearance
Non-e-bike specific fork
Should come with beefier tires
May 2023 · Knut Nes
Canyon just can't stop. Three new bikes last week weren’t enough, now they release another one. But is it really new? Look closer. Even closer... No? The new Spectral:ON has a longer fork! That's not much of an update. And I find it a bit...
Apr 2023
Thanks to a huge geometry overhaul in 2022, Canyon's Spectral:ON CF8 naturally excels when the terrain gets steep and technical. It’s one of the lighter e-MTBs around and this has resulted in it being a lively yet well-mannered bike and a genuine segment contender among the best e-MTBs. However, it is lacking in one area: its uphill behaviour.
Mar 2023
Testing Canyon's most exclusive eMTB, featuring SRAM AXS, RockShox Flight Attendant, and a high-end set of DT Swiss carbon wheels.
Aug 2022
The new Canyon Spectral:ON boasts more range and capability, but has it lost the magic that made the old model such a fun e-MTB?
Superbly balanced suspension is both poppy and plush
Updated geometry has improved high-speed stability
Excellent weight distribution
Terrifically fun & agile for a full-powered e-MTB
Battery options offer enormous range potential
Grippy, versatile tyre spec
Not the quietest bike
Charge port door could be more robust
Would prefer a longer dropper
Headset cable routing complicates maintenance
Apr 2022 · Jessie-May Morgan
We had a shot on the 2022 Canyon Spectral:ON CFR on the Trail Brothers' stunning singletrack around Massa Marittima, Italy
Apr 2022 · Dan Roberts
The new electric Spectral is available with a 900Wh battery that should minimize any range anxiety.
Apr 2022
Shimano's new EP8 motor and larger 630Wh battery give this 150mm mixed-wheel-size trail bike a big boost.
| Frame | Canyon Spectral:ON CF BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Eternal Blue; Stealth |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Rhythm Grip Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox DPS Performance Evolution Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | STEPS, press-fit |
| Stem | Canyon:ON ST0031 |
| Handlebar | Canyon:ON HB0057 Riser bar |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Aidon X5 |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Post Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Canyon Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100 12speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain. |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano STEPS, Designed for the rigors of E-MTB riding, 24mm spindle, 165mm crank arms |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 12speed, Cassette packed with trickle-down performance features. Hyperglide+ tech provides fast, smooth shifting. Beam spider construction cuts weights and boosts stiffness. Gear range: 10-51. |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 12s |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120 | Shimano SLX M7120, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 444 g Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SunRingle Duroc SD37 Comp 15x110 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29x2,5" | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27,5" x 2.60WT |
| Disc Rotors | Rotor Hayes, 203 mm |
| Motor | Shimano Steps EP8 Motor |
|---|---|
| Battery | Canyon BT001 | Canyon BT002, 720 Wh |
| Display | ELPA SHIM SC-E7000 Display Set 35 |
| Charger | Canyon BC001 |
First added August 1
Last updated January 29
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