Spectral WMN CF 8.0
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension women’s trail bike with high-end components.
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€3,499($3,845)Weight | 29.5 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" +
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Oct 2021
Joining the 2022 Canyon Spectral lineup is this brand new mixed wheelsize option. Featuring a 29in front end that's paired to a 27.5in rear, the Spectral mullet promises the perfect balance between the two. But is it really the best of both worlds? Read on for our Canyon Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV review.
An absolute dream to rip corners with
Playful, jump-loving attitude
Supple and well-controlled suspension
Aggressive, high-traction tyres
Appealing spec for the money
Pragmatic and serviceable frame design
Not the best technical climber
Harder work on really rough & raw singletrack
Slow hub engagement
Aug 2021 · McCoy
The rider most likely to fall in love with the Spectral is one who wants it all at a price you can’t beat
Jul 2021 · Blake Nielsen
At 150mm of travel front and rear, coupled with relatively modest geometry numbers, the Spectral:ON slots itself into the all-rounder/playful trail bike category. Reviewer // Blake Nielsen Photos // Matt Staggs Given the Spectral:ON’s geometry package and its amount of travel which category does the bike slot into and what type of rider is it aimed at? While the suspension package is very capable, it’s not put together to be a self shuttle’able downhill bike. It’s very nimble in the […]
Jun 2021 · Spencer Astra
A one bike quiver is an attractive strategy for the budget-conscious mountain biker. Besides the obvious savings, owning a single bike means you’ll have less to keep track of when it comes to maintenance. Keeping up with suspension service intervals, brake pads and chain wear is easy with just one bike in the garage. Deciding which bike, among the hundreds of available options, to make your one-and-only is a more difficult equation. Canyon’s Spectral 29 CF 9 is described by the German company as a “true all-rounder for all off-road conditions.” For a rider like me who loves the simplicity of a bike that can handle just about anything, Canyon’s vision statement is one I can get behind. So, eager to see how the Spectral would fare on Bellingham’s diverse terrain, I put it through its paces—riding everything from ultra-fast low-angle trails that are common close to town, to steeper lines farther afield. Our test model arrived with 150 millimeters of progressive rear travel and a 150-millimeter RockShox Pike Ultimate fork. Before we go on, one important note regarding spec: Riders who purchase the Spectral 29 CF 9 in North America will receive a slightly different build kit with a Fox DPX2 shock and a slightly longer 160-millimeter Fox 36 Factory fork instead of the RockShox setup included on the bike I received for the purpose of this review. In my experience, bikes with around 150 millimeters of travel and more usually come with trade-offs, mainly in that they don’t pump or have the agility and efficiency of shorter travel models.
Jun 2021 · Jeremy Benson
The Spectral 29 is the next step in the evolution of Canyon's popular Spectral trail bike. Rolling on 29-inch wheels with 150mm of rear-wheel travel, a...
Jun 2021 · Drew Rohde
The Canyon Spectral CF 29 is a competent bike that is a great option for riders who are looking for speed, confidence, and fun on the trails.
Apr 2021 · Travis Engel
The Canyon Spectral 29 is a master of all trades.
Stiff chassis
Light weight for the category
Playful for the travel
Eager climber
Great value
55mm chainline
Hard to find items for list of "Cons."
Apr 2021
Uncle Dave got stuck with a slightly lower spec version of the Spectral - and he'll have to somehow get by on Shimano XT componentry...
Frame | Canyon Spectral WMN CF, Material: Carbon, Travel: 140 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | FOX 34 Performance Elite, Travel: 150 mm, Technology: FIT4, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Performance Elite, Length: 210 x 55 mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 |
Stem | Canyon G5 |
Handlebar | Canyon G5 Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm |
Saddle | SGD Allure |
Seatpost | SP FOX TRANSFER PFE RM 1X 30,9X456 150 Type: Dropper |
Pedals | None included |
Grips | Canyon G5 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100 SGS |
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Crank | Shimano Deore XT M8100 32T |
Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M8100 12s, Clamp: I-Spec EV |
Cassette | Shimano Deore XT M810012 10-51 12s |
Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M8120 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | DT Swiss M 1700, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 866 g | DT Swiss M 1700 SH12, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: Ratchet, Weight: 931 g |
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Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip, Technology: Tubeless ready | "MAXXIS Aggressor 2.5""" |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT86, Disc Mount: 6-Hole |
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