2024 Canyon
Spectral CF 7
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$3,699| Weight | 33.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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 · 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!
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 · Seb Stott
The Spectral is now a 140mm trail bike with in-frame storage, and a removable steering stabilizer.
Feb 2024 · Ben Haworth
The new Canyon Spectral CF trail bike has dropped a bit of travel but added the K.I.S. steering stabiliser. Here's our first impressions...
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
| Frame | Canyon Spectral CF, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness and compliance. Convertable wheelsize and geometry adjustment. Category 4 strength., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Stealth; Barely Olive |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Rhythm Grip, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 150 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 4.26 lbs Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX X Performance 2-Position, Weight: 0.55 lbs Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA BB52, Bottom bracket standard: BSA HT2 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 | Canyon SP0070-01, Air cartridge. Cable actuated., Travel: Dependent on frame size (see component geometry table.), Clamp diameter: 34,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 1.50 lbs Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.63 lbs |
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| Crank | Shimano SLX M7120, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, Weight: 0.32 lbs |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Chain Guide | Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate | Canyon GP0293-02 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120, Number of pistons: 4 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1900, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.12 lbs | DT SWISS M1900, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.38 lbs |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.11 lbs | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo+, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.38 lbs |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT76, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 0.42 lbs |
Last updated May 4