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Spectral 29 FW
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
€3,499($4,053)| Weight | 33.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Öhlins RXF36 |
| Shock | Öhlins |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Magura MT7 Pro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
< 6'1"
5'10" – 6'5"
6'2" +
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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
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, Aluminium frame with progressive trail geometry and optimised frame forms for increased stiffness and strength with thinner walls. Category 4., Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 3.05 kg BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Shockwave |
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| Fork | ÖHLINS RXF36, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Weight: 2.34 kg Travel: 160mm |
| Shock | ÖHLINS TTX2 Air Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BSA DUB, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 87 g |
| Stem | SQlab 80X Fabio Wibmer, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm |
| Handlebar | SQlab 30X Fabio Wibmer, Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 25 mm |
| Saddle | SQlab 611 Ergowave, Gender: Male |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Post, Move more freely on steep descents, by dropping down saddle with the press of a handlebar-mounted button. With internal cabling., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 580 g Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | SQlab 70X Fabio Wibmer |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Cage length: long, Weight: 300 g |
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| Crank | Descendant 6K, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Number of sprockets: 12 | SRAM GX XG-1275 12-speed Cassette 10-52 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed Chain 126 Links |
| Brakes | MAGURA MT7 CSL | Magura MT7 CSL Type: Magura MT7 Pro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss AM LN 370, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 1.05 kg | DT Swiss AM LN 370, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 1.16 kg |
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| Tires | Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M | PIRELLI SCORPION ENDURO R |
| Disc Rotors | Magura MDR-C, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 183 g | Magura MDR-C 6 Hole Brake Rotor 203mm |
First added March 18
Last updated November 27
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