2024 Canyon
Spectral 29 AL 5
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$2,799| Weight | 35.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | Deore, Race Face |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
< 6'1"
5'10" – 6'5"
6'2" +
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
Feb 2024
The Canyon Spectral gets a brand new carbon frame for 2024, along with big changes to the geometry and suspension design.
Mullet & 29er compatible
Downtube storage is a neat addition
Service-friendly cable routing & pivot hardware
Long-stroke dropper as standard
Great spec options for the money
Enlarged reach & stack will lead to sizing confusion
Uncomfortable hard compound grips
Jan 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
Apr 2022 · Ryan Palmer
As the most expensive bike at the value bike Field Test, it wasn’t surprising that the Canyon Spectral AL 6 was spec’d better than the rest.
Excellent parts spec and value
Feels more stable at speed than most short-travel bikes
Unique mix of pop and brawl
Long, slack geometry can be cumbersome on technical climbs
Lacks small bump sensitivity
Not the most space for water
Apr 2022 · Ryan Palmer
Enduro speed meets trail-bike pop
Excellent parts spec and value
Feels more stable at speed than most short-travel bikes
Unique mix of pop and brawl
Long, slack geometry can be cumbersome on technical climbs
Lacks small bump sensitivity
Not the most space for water
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, Aluminium frame with optimised frame forms for increased stiffness and strength with thinner walls. Category 4., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Sand; Real Raw; Flat Earth |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Rhythm Grip, 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 X Performance 2-Position Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68/73 |
| 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, Developed on the Enduro World Series, the SM10 gives you max freedom of movement in technical terrain., On certain models, this saddle may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent Selle San Marco model., Potentially affected models include:, Spectral 6 27 (Model #3184), Spectral 6 29 (Model #3185) |
| 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 | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, Cage length: long, Weight: 317 g |
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| Crank | Race Face RIDE |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 12s 11-51T, Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Brakes | SRAM Matchmaker Clamp | SRAM DB8 | SRAM DB8 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Raceface AR30, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Weight: 923 g | Raceface AR30, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Weight: 1.04 kg |
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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 Centerline Rounded, Size: 200 mm, Weight: 190 g |
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