Canyon Spectral 27 AL 5 Review

Canyon Spectral 27 AL 5 Review

Price: 2499 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • Extremely good rear suspension
  • good complete bike for the price
  • strong in the uphills
  • in this price range, it posesses a higher quality chassis than the competition
  • 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 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
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX FLOAT X Performance
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore, 12-fach
  • Crank Miranda Delta
  • Cassette SunRace CSMZ800 12s 11-51T
  • Chain Shimano CN-M6100 12s
  • Brake Set SRAM DB8
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Wheel Set Alexrims DR850
  • Tires Front MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4''
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x27,5"
  • Saddle Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp
  • Seat Post Iridium Dropper
  • Stem Canyon G5 Stem
  • Handle Bar Canyon G5 Riser Bar
  • Handle Bar Width 800

Expirience with the Canyon Spectral 27 AL 5

Ludwig Döhl Fullys with 27.5 inch wheels have become rare. With this model, Canyon keeps this option open. You have no idea if you prefer high speed stability or playful handling? Then you can´t go wrong with the Canyon Spectral 27 AL 5. It´s handling is pleasantly balanced. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. The easy rolling tires, the 464 wide range of gears and the lock-out capacity of the suspension underline the sporty ambitions in the uphill. The guarantee of 6 years proves that Canyon is behind its products.

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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.