Canyon Spectral 29 CF 9 Review

Canyon Spectral 29 CF 9 Review

Canyon Spectral 29 CF 9 Review

Price: 5799 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 13,6 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • strong in the descents
  • great groupset for this price range
  • 6 years warranty
  • only 13,6 kg- extremely light
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 9 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 6000 €) .

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 5799 €.

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 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 35 mm, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 42 mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper RockShox Superdeluxe Ultimate
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle AXS Contoller, Unsurpassed wireless 12 speed shifting. No need for cables, no need for fiddly cockpits, the AXS system frees up handlebar space and keeps gear changes neat and tidy.
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX1 EAGLE AXS
  • Crank SRAM X1 CF Eagle, SRAM X01 Eagle crankset with 32-tooth chainring and 170mm crankarms for plenty of pedaling clearance.
  • Cassette SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Cassette size: 10-52T. Gear range: 520%.
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed, FLOW LINK inner plate design reduces friction, solid pin construction, PowerLock tool-less master link
  • Brake Set SRAM Code RSC, Dependable front brake. With tool-free reach and bite point adjustment. | SRAM Code RSC
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss XMC 1501
  • Rims DT Swiss XMC 1501, Light, durable, high-end 29-inch carbon wheel. Tubeless-ready. Internal rim width: 30 mm. Axle dimensions: 15 x 110 mm., Rotor Mount: IS 6-bolt | DT Swiss XMC1501 29", Light, durable, high-end 29-inch carbon wheel. Tubeless-ready. With
  • 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
  • Handle Bar Width 780

Expirience with the Canyon Spectral 29 CF 9

Ludwig Döhl An aggressive approach to the geometry makes the Spectral 29 CF 9 one of the most "newschool" bikes on the market. Perfect for shredding, skipping, braaaping. With the weight indication of 13,6 kg, Canyon lets the competitors look outdated. Because under the Enduro you will hardly find a lighter model. Riding pleasure guaranteed. Especially in extremely steep terrain, this combination makes for smooth handling. The combination of a long top tube and low stack value will make you sit sporty on the Spectral 29 CF 9. For trail lovers, one point dominates: the Canyon Fully scores in the decent with an extremely good geometry, a high-quality suspension and grippy tires. 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.