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Spectral 6
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,099| Weight | 34.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Canyon Spectral is a versatile and playful trail bike praised for its excellent all-around performance, offering both 29-inch and mixed wheel setups for adaptable handling. It features refined suspension with improved kinematics for better traction and a supple ride, along with practical details like in-frame storage. While generally reliable and fun, some reviews note issues with sizing confusion and occasional component rattles.
Versatile wheel setup options (29-inch or mixed)
Refined suspension kinematics for improved traction and predictability
In-frame storage with practical design
Playful and agile handling
Good value for price with competitive builds
Sizing may be unconventional and confusing
Occasional noise from cables or components
Long chainstays can feel unwieldy in tight trails
Not the most aggressive descender or efficient pedaler
K.I.S. steering stabilizer not favored by all riders
Canyon’s new Spectral is a reliable all-rounder, ready to tackle most rides, in most places, under most riders.
BIKE MagazineThe new Spectral feels super playful and alive straight away, even in the base model.
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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Feb 2026 · Robert Johnston
Check out our review of the Canyon Spectral AL 6 mountain bike! We dive into whether this value-packed trail bike delivers high-end performance on the trail.
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.
Apr 2025 · Cory Benson
This new 2025 Canyon Spectral AL trail bike is simple & capable all-mountain shredder in more affordable & durable aluminum...
More affordable than carbon model
Simplified and more indestructible
Less than 1 water bottle heavier than the most affordable carbon bike
Same geometry, wheel size options, and capable suspension as carbon model
Same 140mm of rear wheel travel paired to 150mm forks
Same revamped suspension kinematics as carbon model
Same 1-piece rocker link design for reduced rear-end flex
Same geometry as the carbon bike
Option for full 29er setup or 29″ front + 27.5″ rear wheel combo
Sleek & durable aluminum frame
Category 4 tested
5 sizes available
Long travel 34.9mm dropper posts
Conventional internal cable routing
Sealed bearing pivots with extra grease-fill
BSA threaded bottom bracket with ISCG tabs
Boost rear-end spacing with a UDH
Downtube bottle cage mount, plus under-toptube tool cage mount
Silent chainstay & seatstay protectors, plus downtube protector
Less adjustability
No flip-chips
Rear-end specific to the rear wheel size, no switching after purchase
No hi/lo chip at the rear shock mount
No internal frame storage
Apr 2025 · Benedikt Schmidt
In our big 2025 trail bike comparison test, we pitted the Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF LTD against the hottest bikes of the season. Where does it stack up against the competition?
High fun factor
Sleek, inconspicuous design
Excellent agility
Natural motor feel
Worn shock bushings
Only available with the unnecessary K.I.S. system
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
| Frame | Canyon Spectral, Aluminium frame with optimised frame forms for increased stiffness and strength with thinner walls. Category 4., Material Aluminium (AL), Weight 6.94 lbs BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Element; Haze |
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| Fork | FOX 36 Performance, Stanchion Diameter 36 mm, Travel 150 mm, Fork steer tube diameter 1 1/8" - 1,5" Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float X Performance, Weight 1.19 lbs Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501, Bottom bracket standard BSA HT2 68/73, Weight 0.16 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, 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 SP0081, Seatpost diameter 34,9 mm, Material Aluminium (AL), Weight 1.64 lbs Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX 12s, Cage length long, Weight 0.68 lbs |
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| Crank | Shimano Deore SLX M7120, Number of chainrings 1 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SLX M7100, Weight 0.32 lbs |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore SLX CS-M7100, Number of sprockets 12, Range 10-51 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Brakes, Number of pistons 4 | Shimano Deore SLX M7120, Number of pistons 4 Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss M1900, Axle dimension 15x110 mm, Rotor mount IS 6-bolt, Rim height 29 mm, Inner width 30 mm, Rim material Aluminium, Weight 2.12 lbs, Rear: DT Swiss XM1900, Rotor mount IS 6-bolt, Rim height 29 mm, Weight 2.25 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 2.21 lbs |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66, Size 203 mm, Weight 0.40 lbs |
First added April 23
Last updated June 1