Canyon introduces three new models to its Spectral e-mtb range
The Spectral:ON family has now grown to include CF versions
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Following the release of the all-new Canyon Spectral:ON CFR models in April, the CF model of Spectral:ON offers a full carbon frame at an aluminium price. It comes with two Canyon-engineered 720 Wh and 900 Wh battery options that offer an increase in range of 15% or even 42% - similarly to the higher end CFR models.
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Weighing in at just 22.84 kg (Spectral:ON CF 9, 720 Wh battery, size medium), the Canyon Spectral:ON is the ultimate E-MTB allrounder for all those who can't possibly have enough fun thanks to its low weight, 150 mm of front and 155 mm of rear travel, playful ride characteristics, and thought-out spec. The frame by itself weighs 3,180g, compared to the CFR’s 2,880g.
Canyon claims that stiffness, durability and core frame features remain the same across both the CFR and CF frame platforms. The brand says that the weight savings on the CFR frame are purely achieved through material and layup differences. Both the CF and CFR frames meet the "Category 4E" strength and impact resistance testing standards.
Tech details: Canyon Spectral:ON CF 9
2022 Canyon Spectral-ON CF 9.jpg, by Suvi Loponen
The Spectral:ON CF 9 features Fox Performance Elite suspension comprised of a Fox 36 Performance Elite fork with 150 mm of travel at the front and a Fox Float X Performance Evolution shock providing 155 mm of travel at the back.
The DT Swiss H1900 wheelset of the Spectral:ON CF 9 is driven by SRAM's GX Eagle group and stopped by SRAM Code RS brakes while an Iridium dropper post moves the
saddle out of the way. The build is rounded off by an in-house cockpit by Canyon that features partially integrated cable routing to create an extremely clean look.
The bike weighs 22.84 kg with 720 Wh battery and 23.75 kg with 900 Wh battery. The CF 9 model retails for £6,400.
The Spectral:ON CF 8
2022 Canyon Spectral-ON CF 8.jpg, by Suvi Loponen
The Spectral:ON CF 8 comes equipped with a Fox 36 Rhythm Grip fork with 150 mm of travel at the front and a Fox DPS Performance Evolution shock providing 155 mm of travel at the back. The Sunringle Duroc wheelset of the Spectral:ON CF 8 is driven by Shimano's XT group and stopped by Shimano MT7120 brakes while an Iridium dropper post moves the saddle out of the way. The build is rounded off by an in-house cockpit by Canyon that features partially integrated cable routing to create an extremely clean look.
This model weighs 23.04 kg with 720 Wh battery and 23.95 kg with 900 Wh battery. The CF 8 model retails for £5,500.
The Spectral:ON CF 7
2022 Canyon Spectral-ON CF 7.jpg, by Suvi Loponen
The cheapest version of the Spectral range has a RockShox Lyric Select fork with 150 mm of travel at the front and a RockShox Deluxe Select shock providing 155 mm of travel at the back. The RaceFace AR30/AR35 wheelset of the Spectral:ON CF 7 is driven by Shimano's XT group and stopped by Shimano Deore MT6100 brakes while an Iridium dropper post moves the saddle out of the way. The build is rounded off by an in house cockpit by Canyon that features partially integrated cable routing to create an extremely clean look.
The CF 7 weighs 23.04 kg with 720 Wh battery and 23.95 kg with 900 Wh battery). The CF 8 model retails for £4,700.
All of the models – except for the S frame size, which can’t take a larger battery – can be upgraded to a 900w battery for an additional £250.
The new models are out now, check the details from Canyon’s website.
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