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Spectral 29 CFR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$6,499| Weight | 30.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'7" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Canyon Spectral is celebrated for its playful and versatile ride, making it a top choice for aggressive trail and enduro riders. Its suspension performance, particularly with the RockShox Select+ and Fox DHX shocks, is highlighted for being supple, supportive, and progressive. The bike's build quality and value for money are frequently praised, though some reviews note areas for improvement in climbing efficiency and component specs.
Playful and versatile ride
Supple, supportive, and progressive suspension
Excellent build quality and value for money
Lightweight for its travel category
Fun and predictable on steep and technical trails
Effective seat tube angle could be steeper
Slightly sluggish on climbs
Stock components could be improved
Limited suspension tuning without additional springs
Rear wheel doesn’t roll over bumps as well as the front
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, The Spectral CFR uses the most advanced carbon materials and layup to save 300 g over the CF models, with no loss of stiffness., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Cfr Green |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Factory Grip2, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 1.97 kg Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float X Factory EVOL Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 87 g |
| Stem | Canyon G5, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 265 g |
| Seatpost | Canyon G5, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X01 Eagle, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate | Canyon GP0293-02 |
| Brakes | SRAM Matchmaker Clamp | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XMC 1501, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Rim height: 25 mm, Inner width: 30 mm, Weight: 864 g | DT Swiss XMC 1501, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Rim height: 25 mm, Inner width: 30 mm, Weight: 940 g |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo, Width: 2,4", Weight: 955 g | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo+, Width: 2,4", Weight: 1.08 kg |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM HS2, Size: 200 mm, Weight: 202 g |
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Last updated March 23
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