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Spectral 6
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$2,999| Weight | 36.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150mm front |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'5"
6'2" +
Summary
The Canyon Spectral is a versatile and capable enduro bike praised for its refined suspension, offering excellent traction and a playful yet stable ride. It features in-frame storage, adjustable geometry for wheel size options, and competitive value, though some note sizing confusion and occasional suspension tuning issues. Overall, it excels in a wide range of conditions, from technical climbs to aggressive descents.
Versatile with 29-inch or mixed wheel setup options
Refined suspension kinematics for better traction and predictability
In-frame storage with practical details
Competitive pricing and value
Playful and agile handling
Sizing may be unconventional and confusing
Some models have suspension that may feel too linear or require tuning
K.I.S. steering stabilizer not favored by all riders
Limited availability in certain regions like the US
Occasional noise or rattling issues
Canyon’s new Spectral is a reliable all-rounder, ready to tackle most rides, in most places, under most riders.
BIKE MagazineThe result is a bike that melts into the trail like butter on hot toast, with excellent traction and supple comfort whether descending or on the gas.
Bike PerfectCombined with the low-slung chassis and short chainstays, the dynamic Spectral is an absolute corner-ripping machine.
Flow Mountain BikeCanyon was not bluffing when they said 'Any Trail. Every Rider'.
Loam WolfIt’s a bike that wants to climb and descend in just about any creative way you can imagine.
Mountain Bike ActionFeedback?
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Aug 2025
Now available with an alloy frame, the Canyon Spectral AL 6 takes all of the good stuff of its carbon counterpart but with none of the fluff. With that, I reckon that thanks to the lively, rowdy, and somewhat unpredictable characteristics of the alloy frame, Canyon has made its staple trail bike a lot more fun to ride. It’s pretty darn good value for money too, though it can feel a little harsh at higher speeds, and there are a couple of quality qualms.
Jun 2025
Light on the wallet and the trail. Earlier this year Canyon released an aluminum version of its Spectral trail bike. On paper it’s a pretty simple proposition: take an award-winning formula, and replicate it in alloy to hit a lower-budget market segment. Sell a bike that will weigh a few pounds more, for a few thousand dollars less. But Canyon didn’t exactly follow that formula. This is the third edition of the Spectral I’ve ridden in the last three years, and yes, it’s also the most affordable. But shockingly, it’s also the lightest. By, well, a lot. To the point that it’s one of the lightest bikes I’ve ever reviewed. So we’ll talk about that, as well as how it compares to other similar trail bikes. Canyon Spectral AL 6 Overview, Travel: 140 mm (rear) 150 mm (front), Wheel Size: 29”, Size Tested: Medium, Build Tested: AL 6, Head Tube Angle: 64°, Measured Weight: 31.44 lbs (14.26 kg), MSRP: $3,099, By the numbers the Spectral AL 6 is a very straightforward trail bike. Typical geometry numbers (if you readjust your sizing paradigm which we’ll get into later), typical travel, no weird proprietary stuff. But over the last few weeks I haven’t been able to stop discussing it with my bike friends, because there is more than meets the eye going on here.
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.
May 2024
The Canyon Spectral gets a brand new carbon frame for 2024, internal storage and big changes to the geometry and suspension design.
Fantastically dynamic handling
Sublime rear suspension
Mullet & 29in compatible
Burly build kit
Long travel dropper post as standard
Internal frame storage
New geometry creates sizing confusion
Lyrik lacks sensitivity compared to rear
Thin & hard compound grips
Feb 2024 · Guy Kesteven
This entry level model of Canyon’s evolved all-rounder is a brilliant value, full feature trail MTB with pop and play for days. Guy Kesteven has been testing the Spectral CF 7 and is several weeks deep into a love affair with it, so what makes this bike so good?
Premium frame feel and details at a bargain price
Excellent adjustable all rounder geometry
Outstanding performance for price component selection
29er or mullet compatible chassis
Adjustable steering stabilization
Not available from shops
Relatively heavy for its travel
Big senders might want to add a shock spacer
Initial rattle is irritating
Feb 2024 · Cory Benson
All-new 2024 Canyon Spectral CF is reborn with shorter travel adapted for all trail riding, without losing its enduro inspiration…
Feb 2024 · Simon Kohler
We tested the new Canyon Spectral 2024 CF LTD. How does it fare as a trail all-rounder?
Excellent allrounder
Playful, nimble character
Intuitive handling makes it suitable for riders of all levels
Countless useful frame details
K.I.S. comes as standard, whether you like it or not!
| 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), Weight: 7.14 lbs BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Dark Honey; Raw'kn'roll |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Rhythm, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 150 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 2.16 lbs Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX X Performance 2-Position, Weight: 1.11 lbs |
| Bottom Bracket | Token TK878EX, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68/73, Weight: 0.22 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, 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., Seatpost diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 1.25 lbs Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.78 lbs |
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| Crank | Miranda Delta, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed, Weight: 0.30 lbs |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, Number of sprockets: 12, Range: 10-51 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6120, Number of pistons: 4 Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss AM LN 370, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.31 lbs, Rear: DT Swiss AM LN 370, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.57 lbs |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.28 lbs | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo+, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.45 lbs |
| Disc Rotors | Hayes D-Series, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 0.41 lbs |
First added February 12
Last updated September 6
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