2021 Canyon Spectral 29 CF
Specs, Comparisons, Reviews, Galleries
Redesigned in 2021 to fit 29" wheels. A versatile mountain bike ready for any riding conditions, the Spectral 29 CF the trail bike for you. The longer, flatter geometry gives you the control you need to ride any trail any way you want.
Key Specs
| Specs | Spectral 29 CF 7 | Spectral 29 CF 8 | Spectral 29 CF 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | 3999 | 4999 | 5999 |
| Rear Travel (mm) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Front Travel (mm) | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Wheel Size (in) | - | 29 | - |
| Max Tire Width (in) | - | - | - |
| Component Group | - | XT | - |
| Frame Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight (kgs) | 14.16 | 14.44 | 13.24 |
Components
| Component | Spectral 29 CF 7 | Spectral 29 CF 8 | Spectral 29 CF 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ | FOX DPX2 Performance Elite | Fox DPX2 Factory (230 x 60mm) |
| Fork | Rockshox Lyrik Select RC | FOX 36 Performance Elite Grip 2 | Fox 36 Factory 29" |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5" R: MAXXIS Dissector 2.4" | F: Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5" , R: MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'' | F: Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5" R: MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4' |
| Wheelset | RaceFace AR30, aluminum, 30mm width | Shimano MT400; Shimano MT400 hub with Boost spacing | DT Swiss XM1700 29", aluminum, 30mm wide; DT Ratchet-drive, Boost hubs | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon, 30mm wide; DT 240 ratchet-drive hubs |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R 4-piston | Shimano XT 4-piston brakes | SRAM G2 RSC |
| Rotors | F: SRAM Centerline, 200mm R: SRAM Centerline, 180mm | F: Shimano RT86, 203mm; R: Shimano RT86, 180mm | F: SRAM Centerline, 200mm R: SRAM Centerline, 180mm |
| Stem | Canyon G5 Stem 40mm | Canyon G5 Stem 40mm | - |
| Handlebars | Canyon G5 Riser Bar | Canyon G5 Aluminum Riser Bar | Canyon G5 Carbon Riser Bar 780mm wide with 30mm of rise |
| Shift Levers | SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12spd | - | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Lock-On | Canyon G5 Lock-On | Canyon G5 Grips |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp |
| Seatpost | Iridium Dropper Post | Iridium Dropper Post 30.9mm diameter | OneUp Components V2 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BSA DUB | Shimano MT800, Threaded | SRAM BSA DUB |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle 12s, 11-50t | Shimano XT, 12-speed (10-51) | SRAM XG Eagle 10-52 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed | Shimano M7100 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed |
| Crankset | Descendant 6K DUB 170 mm, 32T | Shimano XT, 32T | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon, 32T |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed | SRAM X01 Eagle 12 speed |
Geometry
| Geometry | Spectral 29 CF 7 | Spectral 29 CF 8 | Spectral 29 CF 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | MD | MD | MD |
| Crank Length (mm) | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Stem Length (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Seatpost Length (mm) | 425 | - | 425 |
| Handlebar Width (mm) | 780 | 780 | 780 |
| Reach (mm) | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Top Tube Length (mm) | 609 | 609 | 609 |
| Stack (mm) | 620 | 620 | 620 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1222 | 1222 | 1222 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 437 | 437 | 437 |
| BB Drop (mm) | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Head Tube Angle - High (degrees) | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle - High (degrees) | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Bike Standover Height (mm) | 762 | 762 | 762 |
| Fork Rake Offset (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Gallery 3
Spectral 29 CF 7
Spectral 29 CF 8
Spectral 29 CF 9
Reviews 1
Spectral 29 CF 8
Canyon's New 2021 Spectral 29 CF 8.0
After a 3+ year hiatus, Canyon has rolled out a 29” version of the Spectral for 2021. According to Canyon, the bike was designed to be a highly capable and versatile trail bike, even though on paper the 150mm of rear wheel travel and updated geometry numbers are encroaching on the territory currently held by the enduro-race focused Strive...