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    MSRP
    ($3,075)$4,299
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    Category
    TrailEnduro
    Weight
    31.0 lbs31.2 lbs
    6.6
    6.5
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Pike SelectRockShox Lyrik Select
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, NX EagleNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm150mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Neuron CF 8 and Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7 are both carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Neuron CF 8 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and better components, while the Spectral 29 CF 7 has 29″ aluminum wheels, a better fork, and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Neuron CF 8
    Spectral 29 CF 7
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    Neuron CF 8

    25 mph

    Spectral 29 CF 7

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Canyon Neuron CF

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsNon Forest; Team Red

    Canyon Spectral CF 29

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsNon Forest; Team Red

    Fork

    Rock Shox Pike Select, RockShox’s Pike Select RC fork offers 140mm of travel and is easily tuned via rebound and low-speed compression damping adjusters.

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox Lyrik Select RC

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select+

    Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM BSA DUB, Hassle-free SRAM DUB threaded bottom bracket.

    SRAM BSA DUB, Hassle-free SRAM DUB threaded bottom bracket.

    Stem

    Race Face Ride

    Canyon G5 Stem 40mm, The Canyon G5 stem (40mm extension) is both incredibly strong and beautifully designed.

    Handlebar

    Race Face Ride 35

    Canyon G5 Riser Bar, Our aluminum G5 Riser bar offers the perfect combination of width (780mm) and rise (30mm).

    Saddle

    Selle Italia X3

    Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Developed on the Enduro World Series, the SM10 gives you max freedom of movement in technical terrain.

    Seatpost

    Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter.

    Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter.

    Pedals

    None included

    None included

    Grips

    Ergon GA20

    Canyon G5 Grips, Gravity-specific screw-on design. Get huge control and plenty grip in all situations.

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 12-speed, max cassette size: 52T. Weight: 290 g, Cage Lock and Roller Bearing Clutch technologies

    SRAM NX Eagle, The NX Eagle rear derailleur delivers consistent shifts thanks, in part, to its robust steel/aluminum chassis.

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 6K Eagle

    Descendant 6K DUB 170 mm, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s

    SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s, SRAM's NX Eagle shifter helps deliver the simplicity and precision a wide-range, single-ring drivetrain.

    Cassette

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), All-steel cog design, XD Driver interface, Gear range: 10-52T, weight: 450 g.

    SRAM SX Eagle 12s, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed

    SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed

    Chain Guide

    Canyon ISCG 05 Mount, Our removable ISCG mount lets you equip the Spectral 29 with a wide range of aftermarket chainguides and bash guards. | Canyon Chainguide, Canyon's integrated chain guide keeps your chain right where it belongs during high-speed descents.

    Brakes

    DB SRAM G2 RS 800 20PM bk | DB SRAM G2 RS 1550 PM bk

    SRAM G2 R, SRAM's 4-piston G2 R disc brakes boast a consistent combination of stopping power and control. | SRAM G2 R

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss M 1900, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 949 g | DT Swiss M 1900 XD, The M1900 29 wheelset sports wide (30mm) rims and Boost hubs featuring the DT Swiss Pawl System®.

    RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400, Shimano MT400 front hub with Boost 110 spacing, RaceFace AR30 aluminum rim, 30mm inner rim width | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT400 SH11

    Tires

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35" | Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35", The original all-rounder, the Hans Dampf rolls quick yet offers reliable traction in a wide range of conditions.

    Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5", EXO casing, Tubeless Ready design | MAXXIS Dissector 2.4", The Dissector rear tire offers outstanding traction and braking control.

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 180mm SRAM Centerline rotor offers excellent braking control. | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare.

    SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 180mm SRAM Centerline rotor offers excellent braking control. | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare.

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