Canyon Spectral 27.5 AL 5 Review

Canyon Spectral 27.5 AL 5 Review

Canyon Spectral 27.5 AL 5 Review

Price: 2299 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 15,8 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Extremely good rear suspension
  • good value for money
  • strong in the descents
  • 6 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Canyon Spectral 27.5 AL 5 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 3000 €) .

Value for Money Check

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
S
M
L
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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-
Stack
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592
610
619
628
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-
Reach
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410
435
460
485
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Top Tube Length
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547
576
603
630
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Seat Tube Length
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395
395
430
460
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Seat Tube Angle
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76,5
76,5
76,5
76,5
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-
Head Tube Length
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105
125
135
145
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Head Tube Angle
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64
64
64
64
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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15
15
15
15
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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340
340
340
340
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-
Chainstay Length
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432
432
432
432
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-
Wheelbase
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1164
1197
1227
1256
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-
Standover Height
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752
758
758
767
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-
Specification
  • Frame Canyon Spectral AL, Category 4., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork FOX 36 Rhythm Grip, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 37 mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX FLOAT X Performance
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore, 12-speed, Rear derailleur shifter, 12-speed, 2-way release, I-Spec EV clamp allows 14mm lateral adjustment and 10-degrees rotation adjustment, 133 g
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 1x12 drivetrain for simpler, intuitive shifting. Long-cage design is compatible with wide-range cassettes.
  • Crank Shimano Deore FC-M6120-1, Number of chainrings: 1
  • Cassette Shimano Deore, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette packed with tricke-down performance features. Hyperglide+ tech provides fast, smooth shifting. Beam spider construction cuts weights and boosts stiffness. Gear range: 10-51.
  • Chain Shimano CN-M6100 12s
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore 4-piston, front brake, High-power 4-piston Deore brake, quick pad retraction, compatible with ICE TECH brake pads | Shimano Deore M6120
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Rims RaceFace AR30, Rotor Mount: Center Lock | RaceFace AR30 | Shimano MT510 SH12, Rotor Mount: Center Lock
  • Tires Front MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x27,5"
  • Tires Rear MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x27,5"
  • Saddle Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Developed on the Enduro World Series, the SM10 gives you max freedom of movement in technical terrain.
  • Seat Post Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter.
  • Stem Canyon G5 Stem, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails. Material: aluminium. Length: 40 mm. Clamping diameter: 31.8 mm.
  • Handle Bar Canyon G5 Riser Bar, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability. Width: 780 mm. Rise: 30 mm. Clamping diameter: 31.8 mm., Clamping Diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm
  • Handle Bar Width 780

Expirience with the Canyon Spectral 27.5 AL 5

Ludwig Döhl Fullys with 27.5 inch wheels have become rare. With this model, Canyon keeps this option open. With its balanced handling, riding the Canyon Enduro feels really intuitive. The seating position is sporty. The strongest case for this bike is however: The coherent geometry and grippy tires ensure full send mode on the trail. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 6 years warranty Canyon sets the bar high!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.