$4,699 - New CANYON MOUNTAIN BIKE - Spectral 29 CF8 First Ride Review

Canyon Bicycles breathes new life into their trail bike line with the launch of the Spectral 29 line. Featuring 150mm of rear travel, 64-degree head angle and 29-inch wheels, the new Spectral has refined suspension and full carbon frames. Our test CF 8 test bike retails for $4,699 with the CF 7 hitting the trails at just $3,699.

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Video Contents
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Direct-to-Consumer Bike Buying
2:19 - Buying a bike online from Canyon
2:43 - 2018 Canyon Spectral AL 27.5 and Strive
3:22 - Spectral 29 Bike Highlights
4:19 - Spectral 29 Bike Models
5:46 - Spectral 29 Weights and Details
6:10 - Spectral 29 Geometry
7:10 - Spectral Frame Features
7:35 - Potential Water Bottle Issues
8:17 - Canyon G5 Stem, Headset Spacers and Headtube
9:22 - Fork, Shock, Seatpost, Chainring
9:56 - Suspension Graphs
10:17 - RIDE REPORT
14:21 - Outro

[vitalmtb]

What do you think about the price, spec and geometry of the new Spectral?
Video Contents
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Direct-to-Consumer Bike Buying
2:19 - Buying a bike online from Canyon
2:43 - 2018 Canyon Spectral AL 27.5 and Strive
3:22 - Spectral 29 Bike Highlights
4:19 - Spectral 29 Bike Models
5:46 - Spectral 29 Weights and Details
6:10 - Spectral 29 Geometry
7:10 - Spectral Frame Features
7:35 - Potential Water Bottle Issues
8:17 - Canyon G5 Stem, Headset Spacers and Headtube
9:22 - Fork, Shock, Seatpost, Chainring
9:56 - Suspension Graphs
10:17 - RIDE REPORT
14:21 - Outro

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2021 Trail Bikes: Enduro bikes without ZEB or 38

[stevemurray]

This is a Winner. We love our Spectral’s 27.5 except for the cracked plastic Cable Routers on the Down Tube. Bike still smokes.. I’d buy it again in a minute. Can’t wait to ride this.
Screw the Big Mtn. Bike Companies. The Prices they get away with for a Nice Bike with a $300.00 Carbon Taiwan Frame. Canyon and other Direct Consumer Companies are the future. Our Bike Shop was surprisingly welcoming. Said he makes more money off our Canyon Maintenance then he would putting Specialized Bikes on his Credit Line waiting for a Buyer. Support your Local Shops.

[stat]

That's not a trail bike, that's an enduro bike that can pedal good.

[tinoschneider]

Finally Canyon catched up with the gold standard in terms of geometry and looks. Well done!

[cooper_sends]

U should do the canyon spectral 29 CF 8 vs specialised stumpjumper EVO Expert

[Spectral_Mike]

I have the 2022 Spectral CF7 and it rides great. Climbs good and rides downhill like a champ. I take it to bike parks and ride my local trails almost daily. Just a great all around bike.

[LuLeBe]

The ride impressions sound like an Enduro. Making the trail feel easy and allowing you to go fast while still being a good climber is my definition of Enduro, no matter what angles and lengths the parts are.
I did not cancel my Spectral 27.5" order (will arrive in 2 weeks). Not only because of the price difference from the alloy 27.5" to this, but also because I like a smaller, more playful bike.
I wish they adjusted seat tube and head tube angle slightly on the 27.5" though.
That one is still a trail bike for me: Can do it all but without the focus on speed.

[motobasfan]

Nice spec as always. It is kind of an enduro bike. 29er with such long travel. I do think there is a huge market for these kind of bikes. Not a full enduro rig but not a short travel 29er. I think its the best range cause you get a little of both sides

[lowelllomberio]

im expecting a 50° HTA in the future with 200 mm travel for xc race

[StraightLine_MTB]

Excellent review of this bike. Really appreciate all the info in this video!

[mountainmig]

I like it !!! I would love to see a head to head between this and the new EVO

[mtbexperience]

My dream bike, hopefully I would be able to buy it this year.

[joehoeper]

Great review- lots of info - well filmed

[Hydrawindforce]

I have ride the cf8 whole summer, it’s amazing

[Johnvdubable]

Just ordered the LTD version. £6200, I'm going to have to lie to my wife. They've definitely hiked the prices. Would have liked to get a factory dropper at that price.

[dirtrider]

If you want a great fun bike get the 27.5. If want an Enduro bike get the 29er. The 27.5 is less expensive and probably better suited to most trails and can deal with off piste. The 29er looks like a downhill beast that climbs well. Possibly overkill for most of us.

[McLOVIN_]

A few days ago i ordered the new 27.5 AL Canyon Spectral.
I‘m really hyped about how it will work

[baddriversofcolga]

This new trend of having carbon only models is really disappointing.

[charlied]

Thanks for the great review. Just about to put an order in BUT, one thing I'm not fussed on in the straight tapered head tube and what this does to the aesthetics when a standard headset is installed. What is on display, e.g. frame recess, can water and grime get in, and what is done with that large steel spacer? Does the top assembly cap recess down into the frame if this spacer is removed to get a seal between the cap and the upper? Would love to see this stock headset removed and a standard Cane Creek unit installed... I'm not fussed on the G5 stem or spacers either.