Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7 Review

Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7 Review

Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7 Review

Price: 3499 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 14,6 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • top bike in this price range
  • strong in the descents
  • superb frame
  • 6 years warranty
  • with 14,6 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

The most importanten ratings of the Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3499 €.

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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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
611
620
629
638
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Reach
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-
435
460
485
510
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Top Tube Length
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582
609
636
663
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Seat Tube Length
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-
395
430
460
490
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Seat Tube Angle
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76
76
76
76
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Head Tube Length
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-
95
105
115
125
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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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36
36
36
36
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
338
338
338
338
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Chainstay Length
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-
437
437
437
437
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Wheelbase
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-
1193
1222
1251
1281
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Standover Height
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751
758
763
775
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Specification
  • Frame Canyon Spectral CF 29, Full-carbon frame. Category 4., Material: Carbon (CF)
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • 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: 44 mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX Float X Performance
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 12 speed, tunable RAPIDFIRE PLUS shifting to make sure you never miss a beat.
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX, 12-speed, Fast, shockless shifting with HYPERGLIDE+ to deliver your power in all the right places., Cage Length: long
  • Crank Shimano SLX FC-M7120-1, Number of chainrings: 1
  • Cassette Shimano SLX, 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 SLX 4-piston front brake, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 444 g | Shimano SLX 4-piston rear brake, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Rims DT Swiss M1900, Rotor Mount: IS 6-bolt | DT SWISS M1900, Rotor Mount: IS 6-bolt
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO 2,4x29“, Wheelsize: 29" | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x29“, Wheelsize: 29"
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO 2,4x29“, Wheelsize: 29" | Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x29“, Wheelsize: 29"
  • Saddle Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp
  • Seat Post G5 Adjustable Dropper Post, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm
  • 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 29 CF 7

Ludwig Döhl An aggressive approach to the geometry makes the Spectral 29 CF 7 one of the most "newschool" bikes on the market. Perfect for shredding, skipping, braaaping. The scales remain light for this model, which is, according to Canyon, at 14,6 kg. Thus, the Canyon Enduro is one of the lighter Enduro that you get for 3499 Euro . With a flat 64 degree head tube angle and a long reach, the geometry corresponds to the current trend. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. A shout out to Canyon – we take our hats off, because a first-class price / performance ratio make the Canyon Enduro for on extremely technical trails a benchmark in the price range under 4500 Euro. With 6 years the warranty is another neat feature.

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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.