Spectral:ON CF 9
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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€7,499($8,240)Weight | 53.8 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | GX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
Motor | Shimano mid-drive |
Battery | SRAM |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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Jun 2023 · Alan Muldoon
There aren’t many e-bikes designs that can boast the gen 3 tag, but because Canyon was in on the ground floor of e-bike development the Spectral:On is one such model – even if Canyon does not make a big deal about it. And oh my, but does its performance impress; so much so that it takes the crown of 2023 MBR Direct Sales Electric Mountain Bike of the Year and makes it into our shortlist of the best electric mountain bikes. Need to know: Bigger pivot bearings and hardware combined with better sealing increased overly durability of the Spectral:On frame Standard battery delivers 720Wh, but the frame has capacity to for a 900Wh upgrade Wireless SRAM GX AXS shifting reduces cable clutter on the bike, but adds an extra charger Canyon pairs a 150mm travel Fox 36 fork with Float X shock and 155mm rear travel But before we get into the current round of revisions that have transformed the Spectral:On into the sleek e-bike we see today, let’s take a closer look at the non-negotiables. First and foremost the Spectral:On has always been billed as a trail bike, Canyon has the Torque:On if you want something bigger hitting. All three generations have rolled on MX wheels, and while tyres widths have changed a touch over the years, the concept has proved a sound one – fit a 29in wheel up front to enhance roll over, paired with a smaller 27.5in wheel on the rear to increase wheel strength and prevent the chainstays getting too long. And since its inception, Shimano Steps has been the motor supplier of choice, first E-8000 now EP8. The big change then is that Canyon now has a custom battery. The Spectral:On CF 9 ships with a 720Wh battery but has space inside the thin-from-the-side, fat-from-above, downtube to take the massive 900Wh unit that’s available after market for £1,084.95. We’ve ridden the CF 9 with both batteries, and it’s safe to say that YOU are more likely to run out of steam long before the 900Wh battery goes into the red. The weight difference in the batteries is 900g, and because the extra weight of the bigger battery sits right behind the headtube, if you swap between them you’ll also need to change the pressure in the Fox 36 fork to account for the increased weight. And the battery capacity isn’t the only difference, the full carbon frame is altogether burlier than before, with a focus on improved durability too. Canyon has also changed how you remove the battery. It now slides out of the bottom of the down tube, rather than having a door cut in the underside, like on the YT Decoy and Vitus E-Sommet. Credit where credit is due, this approach was pioneered by Specialized and it allows for a lighter frame construction. It’s one of the key reasons why the Spectral:On CF 9 weighs only 22.34kg, and that’s with a bottle cage fitted. Canyon has also eliminated the wired in power …Continue reading »
Dynamic handling
Brakes lack bite
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.
Frame | Canyon Spectral:ON CF, A progressive, playful full-carbon trail e-MTB engineered to eat up more trail in less time., Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Unlimited Silver |
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Fork | FOX 38 PERFORMANCE ELITE, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Weight: 2.18 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 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission |
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Crank | Shimano STEPS |
Shifters | SRAM AXS POD Infinity |
Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Cassette 12s 10-52, Number of sprockets: 12 | SRAM XS-1275 T-Type GX 12-speed Cassette 10-52 |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle Transmission PowerLock | SRAM GX T-Type 12-speed Chain 126L |
Chain Guide | Canyon Chainguide M091/M129 |
Brakes | Shimano DEORE XT M8120 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | DT Swiss HX1700, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Weight: 997 g | DT Swiss H1700, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Weight: 1.15 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 | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ 3C MaxxTerra WT 27.5" x 2.6" MTB Tyre | Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR MaxxTerra WT 29" x 2.5" MTB Tyre |
Disc Rotors | Shimano XT STEPS rear rotor, 203mm, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 179 g | Shimano DEORE XT MT800, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 100 g | Shimano RT-EM810 Brake Rotor | Shimano RT-MT800 Brake Rotor 203mm |
Motor | Shimano EP801 |
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Battery | SRAM Powerpack | Depending on your selected configuration. |
Display | Shimano SC-E7000 |
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