2023 Canyon
Spectral:ON CF 8
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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$5,699| Weight | 54.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX, Shimano |
| Motor | Shimano mid-drive |
| Battery | 720Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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
The 2022 Canyon Spectral:ON CFR is a well-mannered trail-oriented eMTB that rewards a patient riding style with good, consistent traction
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
Jul 2022 · 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...
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, A progressive, playful full-carbon trail e-MTB engineered to eat up more trail in less time., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Stealth |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Rhythm, 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 Performance Evolution Travel: 155mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | STEPS, press-fit |
| Stem | Canyon:ON ST0031, Canyon E-MTB stem., Length: 45 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm |
| Handlebar | Canyon:ON HB0057 Riser bar, Canyon-developed E-MTB handlebar for top control levels on the trail., Clamping diameter: 35,0 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Aidon X5, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 262 g |
| 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 |
| Grips | Canyon Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100, Cage length: long, Weight: 286 g |
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| Crank | Shimano STEPS |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Chain Guide | Canyon Chainguide M091/M129 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss HLN350 15x110 30mm Centerlock, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Weight: 1.03 kg | DT Swiss HLN350 12x142 30mm Centerlock, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Weight: 1.26 kg |
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| Tires | Maxxis Assegai, Width: 2.5", Weight: 1.02 kg | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27,5" x 2.60 WT, Width: 2.6", Weight: 900 g |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT64, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 206 g | Shimano EM600 STEPS rear rotor, 203mm, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 203 g |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 |
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| Battery | Canyon BT0003-01 720Wh, Equipped on all Size S models and standard on Spectral:ON CF 7 and Torque:ON CF 8. | Canyon BT0004-01 900Wh, Standard battery for Sizes M-XL., 900Wh only compatible with frame sizes M-XL. |
| Display | Shimano SC-E7000 |
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