2018 Canyon
Spectral AL 6.0
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,399| Weight | 29.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Dec 2019 · Alan Muldoon
Our Trail Bike of the Year 2018, the Canyon Spectral AL is the 27.5in bike which all others are measured. It’s undergone revisions to make it more capable.
Jul 2019
Looking to make it even more capable, Canyon has beefed up the suspension on its popular Spectral 27.5in trail bike for 2019. Compared to last year's version, the new Spectral gets a 160mm travel fork and 150mm out back, putting it into lightweight enduro territory. The question remains: is it a change for the better?
The lovely brushed alloy frame looks equally clean and industrial
High-quality Fox suspension package
Water bottle inside the mainframe
That tidy tool-free Quixle thru-axle
Seat tubes need to be shorter
Weight - this bike has a lot of it!
The Iridium dropper post lever is a little wiggly
Nov 2018 · Sarah Moore
Canyon's Spectral WMN has 140mm of travel, 27.5" wheels, and uses an entirely different frame than the men's version.
Playful on descents
Lightweight
Well thought out details like cable management system
Long 440mm seat tube height on the size medium
Ardent rear tire doesn't provide much traction
Not super plush in rough terrain
Nov 2018 · Rachel Sokal
Canyon released the new women’s specific Spectral trail bike earlier this year, and it features a unique frame, suspension design and geometry. But how different is the women’s Spectral to...
Sep 2018 · McCoy
Canyon is a consumer-direct brand from Germany that entered the U.S market in August of 2017. Canyon offers a full line of bikes designed to be raced at
Sep 2018
Canyon's Spectral WMN CF 9.0 SL is the top flight trail bike for women but tweaks make it fundamentally different from the men’s mountain bike in terms of suspension, geometry and spec. Although the suspension is well tuned, conservative design makes it more of a cross-country machine than a true trail ripper.
May 2018 · Russell Eich
Canyon's Spectral AL 6.0 is hard to beat, it rides well, is loaded with impressive specs and is priced less than the competition. Buy if you want one of the best deals in mountain biking and have the knowledge to make an informed buying decision
Insanely good specs for price, good ride quality, price
35mm bars too harsh, not a lot of 2.6in tire options, possible lack of bike shop support
May 2018 · BHowell
At just $2,399, this sparkle pony delivers an incredible number of smiles per dollar, excellent components, and great ride qualities.
| Frame | Canyon Spectral AL |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC, Charger Damper - Sensitive spring behaviour downhill and no loss of energy uphill, Solo Air - Perfectly balanced ratio between both air chambers, Maxle Lite 15 mm - Maximum stiffness and control of the front at minimum weight, Rapid Recovery, Spring travel: 150 mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Headset | Canyon | Acros |
| Stem | Race Face Ride, RISE: + or - 6° (reversible), BAR DIAMETER: 35 mm, STACK HEIGHT: 40 mm, 7050 aluminium |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride, Made of cold-drawn, seamless 6061 aluminium, Developed for optimum stiffness to weight ratio, Broad design and newly designed shape for greater control and increased stiffness, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 10mm (XS), 20mm (S,M) |
| Saddle | SDG FLY MTN |
| Seatpost | Kind Shock LEV SI Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | none included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12s |
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| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 6K Eagle 30Z |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle Trigger, 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12s |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R, 4 Piston calliper, Tool-free lever reach adjustment, Centerline Rotors, Rotor Diameter: FW 200mm / RW 180 mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M 1900 Spline |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.6 | Maxxis Rekon+, 2.6, Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6, 3C MaxxTerra, Tubeless Ready, EXO |
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