Canyon Spectral 27.5 CF 8 Review

Canyon Spectral 27.5 CF 8 Review

Canyon Spectral 27.5 CF 8 Review

Price: 4599 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 13,8 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
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • higher quality gears than the other bikes in this price range
  • 6 years warranty
  • with 13,8 kg lighter than comparable bikes
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

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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 CF 29, Full-carbon frame. Category 4., Material: Carbon (CF)
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 36 Performance Elite Grip2
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper FOX Float X Performance Elite
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Rear derailleur shifter, 12-speed, Textured rubber lever pad, Multi-Release, 2-way release, I-Spec EV clamp allows 14mm lateral adjustment and 20-degrees rotation adjustment, 130 g
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain.
  • Crank Shimano XT M8120 32T
  • Cassette Shimano XT, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%.
  • Chain Shimano M6100 12-speed, SIL-TEC treatment for extended offroad durability, HYPERGLIDE+ shift technology, quick link for easy connect and tool-free assembly
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore XT M8120 | Shimano XT 4-piston brake, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 410 g
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss XM 1700
  • Rims DT Swiss XM1700 | DT SWISS XM1700
  • 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
  • Seat Post G5 Adjustable Dropper Post
  • Stem Canyon G5 Stem
  • Handle Bar Canyon G5 Carbon Riser Bar, Highly robust carbon handlebar. G5 stands for gravity and category 5., Rise: 30 mm., Clamping diameter: 31.8 mm.
  • Handle Bar Width 780

Expirience with the Canyon Spectral 27.5 CF 8

Canyon Spectral 27.5 CF 8 Review Fullys with 27.5 inch wheels have become rare. With this model, Canyon keeps this option open. With 13,8 kg weight for the complete bike, the Canyon Fully joins the lighter bikes that you can buy for under under 6000 Euro. Most bikes in its class are heavier. Anyone who has no concrete preferences when it comes to handling, can´t go wrong with the Canyon Spectral 27.5 CF 8. Because his handling is pleasantly balanced. The seating position is sporty. The Spectral 27.5 CF 8 has higher quality wheels than the competitors with comparable prices. Canyon gives 6 years warranty on the bike.

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