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Spectral CF 8
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,699| Weight | 31.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Eagle AXS, GX Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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.
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Oct 2024 · Ron Koch
It’s a bike that wants to climb and descend in just about any creative way you can imagine, aside from professional-level enduro racing, and is a versatile platform that can cater to a wide range of riders.
Feb 2024 · Marco Toniolo
Canyon introduces the new Spectral, which is one of the most multi-purpose bikes on the market. Since the previous model was unveiled in 2021, I have used it assiduously: long alpine rides, bike park days, weekends in Finale Ligure with shuttle service, and a lot of day rides on the hote trails. The Canyon Spectral 2024 hasn’t been overhauled, partly because it didn’t need to be, but it has undergone some interesting changes and is slightly heavier, but let’s go in order. The model being presented today is the CF, that is, the carbon one. So it is not quite
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
May 2023
We put the Canyon Spectral CF 8 KIS to the test to see how the new steering stabiliser works, and how it impacts your riding.
Improved cornering performance on loose terrain
Significantly reduces wheel flop on the climbs
Simple & lightweight
Adjustable slider is useful for different terrain
KIS system adds cost & complexity
There are notable quirks on the trail
Price of entry is relatively high
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
Aug 2022
The Big brawlin' Torque vs the go-anywhere Spectral - which one brings more business without spoiling the party out back?
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?
| Frame | Canyon Spectral CF, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness-to-weight ratio and integrated K.I.S. technology. Our famous triple phase suspension design with the Flip Chip system for simple geometry adjustment., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Reflecting Grey |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 35 mm, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 5.16 lbs Travel: 160mm |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ RT, Spring: 400 Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 0.19 lbs |
| 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: 0.58 lbs |
| Seatpost | Canyon G5, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Weight: 0.75 lbs |
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| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Weight: 1.15 lbs |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | Canyon GP0293-02 | Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R | SRAM Matchmaker Clamp Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss EX511 370LN, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.18 lbs | DT Swiss EX511, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.30 lbs |
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| Tires | Maxxis Assegai, Width: 2.5", Weight: 2.25 lbs | Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x27,5", Wheelsize: 27.5", Weight: 2.36 lbs |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded, Size: 200 mm, Weight: 0.42 lbs |
First added December 16
Last updated March 23
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