2021 Canyon Spectral Trail Bike | *Now Available as a 29er

The new 2021 Canyon Spectral trail bike has seen a complete refresh, with the German direct-sales brand introducing four ground-up designed carbon 29er mountain bikes to its range.
The Spectral is Canyon’s do-it-all bike, and this iteration of the bike sees rear wheel travel set at 150mm and front travel at 150mm or 160mm, depending on the build option you choose. The model Tom is testing is the slightly burlier 160mm bike.
While the bike has seen a complete redesign, it’s not to say that the bike is a complete departure from old. Canyon felt it necessary to retain the agile and poppy feel of the previous version of the bike - ultimately trail bikes are about having fun on, right? It’s worth noting that the previous generation 27.5in Canyon Spectral will remain in the line-up, in both alloy and carbon flavours, with updated 2021 specs too.
But will the updated geometry be a welcomed change? And can a 29er still feel fun to ride? Find out all you need to know about the new bike and Tom's early impressions on the 2021 Canyon Spectral.
What do you think about the new model? Would you be getting the 29er? As always, let us know what you think in the comments!
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Presenter: Tom Marvin
Camera: Max Wilman
Editor: Max Wilman
Producer: Felix Smith
#2021CanyonSpectral #trailbike #bikeradarreview

[@bikeradar]

So what does everyone think about the new model? Would you opt for the 29er? As always, let us know what you think in the comments!

[@brunoduran467]

For enduro races, strive or spectral

[@richardwager283]

I’m certainly interested in this new model spectral. Had the 2018 cf 8 that got stolen loved it

[@joeblack4026]

its the new jeffsy with angle set :) Seat tubes could have been even shorter

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

what's your height

[@dotdot7020]

I had a choice between the 29er spectral or the 27.5 and I chose the 27.5, I’ve had it for a few days and it’s awesome, I got the 2021 Spectral Cf 8

[@pedromiguel1389]

Thank you canyon for the new spectral. I can see you guy's are listening us. Is exactly what the market ask for a modern day very capable trail bike. 29er, long, steep seat angle "could be shorter", threaded bb, nice and slack etc etc etc You guys are definitely in the right way. Fully aproved by me :)

[@flixey3317]

Finally 29er, waited so long for this!

[@bikeradar]

Thanks for your comment, we hope you enjoyed the video!

[@mdtrx]

My 2018 Spectral is my do-it-all bike... These are exactly the changes I would do for all around bombing, but part of the reason I originally chose mine (27,5) was the overal size of the bike for more (trialsy)technical riding...

[@Windband1]

Thanks for giving at least some riding impressions, instead of just a "release" video! Cheers.

[@edgarm2036]

So a trail bike with 160/150 mm travel and a 64.5° head angle? This numbers we were seeing them in enduro bikes like one or two years ago where is this going? Enduro bikes with 200 mm of travel? And downhill bikes with 260mm or what? Thats pure madness

[@drjarvis2003]

About time they cut the seat tube length and slackened the head angle. It was the reason i overlooked the previous version.

[@Bpf1893]

And added threaded BB.

[@camwells9726]

My reason for overlooking it , it was just too short in the reach

[@jeff2268]

We need a comparison between the spectral and the neuron plz

[@Daividu]

Why? Those are quite different. What would be the point of that comparison?

[@Goodman-4525]

Omg I've waited for 5 years for Canyon to go back to threaded bbs

[@lukassmith9185]

the 27.5 ones are threaded

[@dkmedia7109]

@@lukassmith9185 nope.

[@Coerced]

If it were aluminium and frame only without a shock and at a fair price (in stead of only the top shelf frame, priced like high spec alu completes) I would seriously consider it

[@Pienimusta]

Always sligthly sad to not have an AL option. Same was with Strive. Still, 3999 for the tested version is quite a bargain.

[@sawan6567]

@Janky Hope so! Waiting so I can order one :D

[@danytheunicorn95]

so it´s just a less complicated strive with better geometry, nice

[@petnym]

And slower both up and downhill, less agile and more expensive than Strive..??

[@weichentechnikk8083]

@@petnym Any actual experience on both or are you just pulling words from your a** ?

[@hugh6025]

@@weichentechnikk8083 pulling words out of his ass obviously. its lighter with better geometry, it should be faster up hill or downhill

[@petnym]

@@weichentechnikk8083 asking a question, ****head.. You do see the question marks at the end of the sentence, right?? I am currently trying to decide between the two and I have yet to find a proper comparison and they are priced very similar, but with the Strive having slightly more high end spec for the same price. There should be a reason the Canyon EWS riders are still on the Strive also - and I refuse to believe it is because it slower or harder to pedal. Also there is this article written by what I presume to be people with first hand experience stating that the Spectral is plusher, bigger, simpler and less efficient overall than the Strive: flowmountainbike.com/tests/2021-canyon-spectral-29-cf-8-0-review/ I therefore struggle to see any reason to choose the Spectral over the Strive, other then that it is very "now"..

[@b4bnik]

@@petnymSpectral everyday, the reason that the EWS riders choose the spectral is because they put a 180mm fork on the bike which slackens it out, this doesn't come stock, and will cost a lot

[@zenmoto369]

I’ve bought the last Spectral Al 5 2020 from Canyon, and on the next day, they’ve released the 2021 model 😃 It will be nice to have review on the more entry level model variants as the Alloy.

[@TonyPuleo1]

Thanks for being very clear on the breakdown of this video.

[@JorgeDiaz-bu5sk]

How I regret buying my Trek fuel and not grabbing this bike. My wife got the neuron and loves it and it is nicer than my fuel. Nice looking bike!!

[@ThorDyrden]

OoooK.. and I though the Neuron would already be the 29" trail-bike variant... this is getting complicated ;-)

[@Pienimusta]

Neuron is probably nowadays "down-country". Everything has to be so "slack and aggressive"

[@frankiemazzei8882]

Neuron is downcountry this is almost an enduro bike

[@KoenMiseur]

@@frankiemazzei8882 140mm isn't really down-country, it's only 10mm less than this bike!

[@frankiemazzei8882]

@@KoenMiseur the neuron is 130mm I believe. It’s got downcountry geometry with slightly more travel

[@dereklloyd6571]

Yes I totally agree, I brought the 2020 Neuron CF 9L and it is an excellent bike on all types of trail that I can’t really see much difference between the two....

[@giovannilubiana6003]

Thanks for your review. Same question as others. How tall are you ? Canyon chart suggests an "L" for me (188 / 90) but all other major brands I fall in XL (Cube / Trek / Merida). I bought an L Grand Canyon in 2017 and always wished I bought XL. It definitively felt tight. You seemed well proportioned on the L in the video so please let us know your height. Cheers

[@James-il3tq]

I'm 180 cm with 91cm inseam and got my medium Spectral 29 CF 8 yesterday. I typically ride large/XL but went with Canons recommendation of medium. It's definitely too small. Ignore Canons "perfect positioning system" ,its WAY off.

[@giovannilubiana6003]

@@James-il3tq This is so wrong. They have no show room you can t even try them. You have to buy based on their charts that are wrong because they lead you to a bike that is one size too small.

[@Extremegaz25]

That is definitely a enduro bike spec from 5 years ago and nice with it.

[@mtbsareprettycool9826]

This is great! Canyon are finally putting progressive geometry on a bike

[@tcandeuyt]

Hi. Thanks a lot for the great review. I’m very curious to know how this bike compares to the specialized stumpjumper (non-evo) when it comes to climbing. I’m trying to decide which one to buy, and for me, climbing easily is very important. Thanks a lot!

[@tcandeuyt]

Thanks for the great review! I’m trying to choose what trail bike to buy. I’m in between this canyon and the 2021 stumpjumper... How does this bike compare to the Specialized Stumpjumper when it comes to climbing? Thanks for your help.

[@jirex1]

Hi, I am 183/91, canyon suggests to take M. How tall are you please? You mentioned you were riding L, thx

[@James-il3tq]

I'm 180 cm with 91cm inseam and got my medium Spectral 29 CF 8 yesterday. I typically ride large/XL but went with Canons recommendation of medium. It's definitely too small. Go with large bro, ignore Canons "perfect positioning system".

[@jorgepascual6376]

Well, congratulations on the video, I get this bike in August, I measure 1.82 and 84 inseam, canyon advises me an M, how do you see it? Thanks in advance

[@James-il3tq]

I'm 180 cm with 91cm inseam and got my medium Spectral 29 CF 8 yesterday. I typically ride large/XL but went with Canons recommendation of medium. It's definitely too small. You're tall but have a shorter inseam. Hard to say 🤔

[@obalili]

Have already ordered this piece of greatness... So curious!🤘🤓

[@bikeradar]

We hope you enjoy it!

[@obalili]

@@bikeradar will let you guys know 🤘

[@davidhoran1293]

what colour did u go for ?

[@edgarsoler5865]

This new Spectral “trail bike” i more enduro than the actual Strive, are we going to see a new Strive soon??

[@straizz9876]

Yeah there will be a new one with 170mm travel.

[@radekbroz8735]

@@straizz9876 I don't think it will for 21

[@camwells9726]

I think the rear end of the strive is more equiped to take the big hits , and expect the strive to come out with the same head angle as the spectral if not this year, next year

[@akumas77]

150mm Travel and its not an enduro bike? Im getting confuse whats the definition of "Enduro bike"? Stuff gets complicated lol

[@JoJoLaPompa]

these days enduro is in the range of 170-180mm

[@bikeradar]

We can understand your confusion! Perhaps an explainer video would be handy...

[@Salvotation]

length of travel isn't the only defining characteristic of a bike anymore. some bikes 150mm might be super plush, some might have more pedal friendly designs.

[@frankiemazzei8882]

It’s more about geo than travel with enduro bikes. The canyon torque is actually considered a long travel trail bike for bike parks rather than an enduro bike but most people see it purely as an enduro bike it’s very confusing 😂

[@sultanabran1]

all the marketing will tell you there's a whole range of differences between trail and enduro. the real difference is about 10mm-20mm travel.

[@Andrea-qg5yk]

I don't understand why RockShox equipped spectrals (in both 27.5 and 29) have become the "loser" version of the fox equipped spectral... 150mm fork instead of 160 (a RockShox Lyrik would suit this bike much better than the pike) and a non-piggyback shock... also the fox models cost more so if I want I more capable bike for going down I need to spend more... ? this makes absolutely NO SENSE. if they REALLY wanted to offer two versions (to me it looks very unnecessary) why not offer them in both RockShox and fox builds? I am in the 3000€ price range and I would have liked to buy a spectral but the cf7 with the non-piggyback shock and 150mm pike really isn't for me. Guess I'll keep my crappy XC hardtail for some more time hoping they change something in the 2022 lineup

[@ruturaj47]

Little short and little tall is why I went for 27.5, I have long legs and short torso. I got large spectral 27.5, it isn't too long for me and I was able to fit 210mm one up dropper and my handlebars aren't too low. I always had problem with previous bikes where I used to get shoulder pain due to handlebars being too low.

[@jadenr.11]

They better keep the 27.5 models

[@TomMarvin1]

They will be doing so in carbon and alloy flavours

[@Skipperdilex]

have you wrecked at all? I wanna get a spectral cf7 but the only thing i’m scared of is cracking the carbon frame. granted I haven’t wrecked in like 2 years, but yk always gotta be careful I mean I hit double blacks, jump trails and everything

[@Macca78]

Well was going get a strive but this bike has put a spanner in works think may go for the spectral now always keep thinking if something goes wrong with that shape shifter. And with this bike wouldn't have worry about that something less to go wrong

[@Striveon247]

When are you making a longer review of this spectral 29r?

[@wethepeoplebram]

Awesome review! Thanks! Are you gonna upload another more specific video of the Spectral ? 🤟🏽

[@bikeradar]

Thanks for watching! We are shooting another video review around this bike so keep an eye out over the coming weeks!

[@TheHighlander2007]

I've been reading the capability limits of my 2014 Canyon Spectral 29er recently, and have started looking for a replacement. This may be the answer!

[@linustakee7547]

jajaja so good video love the jumptrail! now feel motivated what gest me going the longest while bike is delta parole or other rokk music!

[@zxtenn]

I had a 2018 Spectral AL for my 1st FS bike, pedal kickback was noticed and i am just an intermediate rider, also with the 175 cranks i got plenty of pedal strikes. I replaced it with a 2019 RM Instinct BC and to be honest yes the RM was more $$$$ list compared to list but also a better climbing, descending bike with no kickback and very few pedal strikes , sold the Spectral quickly though for a good price and no complaints from the new owner, i have the 2021 10-52 XO groupset but not installed yet, should drop 300 grams over the GX and hoping the 52 will be noticeable over the 50

[@Kcducttaper1]

Hmm.... Strive or Spectral? I was previously set on a Strive with the shapeshifter thing, but y'all are making that Spectral look awfully tempting as well. Any chance we could get a comparison vid with those two?

[@slickdusud]

hi, i'm interested in this bike but i'm afraid to find the very progressive rear suspension too hard for my tastes .. could you tell me more about the comfort of this bike on small and medium shocks ? is all travel used correctly ? Does it still provide a soft feeling on the trails or is it very (too) hard? Thanks you for your answers and sorry for my poor english ;-)

[@albertnoyce7398]

Hi, does anyone know where there trails are they look mint!

[@double-oseven5725]

Finally a LIGHT, AFFORDABLE trail bike with a slack head angle, LOW bottom bracket...so many 29ers are to high set

[@djavenmora3405]

I just bought the spectral 29 7.0 hope I won't be disappointed

[@mistatopo8337]

Some of the best reviews in the industry, Tom is not just thorough with the details, he's great with context and comparison. I bought a 2018 Spectral CF 9 with 27.5" wheels largely based on one of his earlier reviews, then upgraded to a 2019 Strive 9.0 adding Black Label wheels and an Industry 9 hub which I absolutely love. I felt the Strive was more suited to bigger jumps and drops, but still has some of a trail bike feel. I'm happy with my Strive 9.0, it's a really capable ride, but I would love to hear more about it compares to this new Spectral? Love the new Spectral geometry (in concept) but I wonder if this bike can handle some of the bigger drops I do on my Strive?

[@mistatopo8337]

Should also add I would go with the Fox 160/150mm build on the 9.0, seems burlier and more suited to this bike and my New England area riding.

[@TomMarvin1]

@@mistatopo8337 Thanks, appreciate your comment! I've not ridden the current Strive very much, however I reckon the new spectral should be fairly happy hitting those bigger features. it definitely has a fairly trail-bike feel - it's efficient, in its early stroke it doesn't overly hug the ground like some true enduro bikes do. however, its very smooth in its progression at the end of its travel - i've not had any harsh bottom outs, nor felt that my ankles were about to be blown off the pedals. I think the geo is excellent, and the 2021 36 is a brilliant fork. add in decent tyres and wheels, and I reckon if i were to spend my own cash on a bike, the 160mm 8.0 (or LTD) would be well up there on my list.

[@mistatopo8337]

@@TomMarvin1 Thanks for the thoughtful note back. I was sincere in my appreciation for the detailed analysis and context you always provide -- been following you a few years now and you are one of the very best reviewers out there. Excited Canyon is moving toward this more progressive geometry, also nice to see the switch to a threaded BB on Spectral, like the current Strive. I'll be in San Diego area in late January, hoping to test ride the new Spectral then -- unfortunately the bike is not planned to launch here in the US until February, but looking forward to it!🤞🏼

[@almost196]

Its a pitty that they got rid of the Alu version.

[@KoenMiseur]

U didn't see the video or website? They will keep the Alu version in the range but it will stay 27,5"!

[@pregardt]

@@KoenMiseur Neuron had Alu version a year after the carbon versions. So I believe the Alu version with 29er wheels are coming about 1 year from now. The 27.5 still has the old geometry at this stage.

[@almost196]

@@KoenMiseur I know, but 27.5 is not matching my riding style, otherwise I would have already bought it. Its in generale a pitty that manufacturers get rid of their AL versions when they update a bike platform.

[@lawlerskeetz]

How is this not an enduro bike? 150mm/160mm, 29er, 64.5 head angle, longish reach and long wheelbase. It has the same suspension and wheels as their enduro race bike but its slacker...

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

When are we getting a 170mm strive?

[@tedstar3827]

Should I get a neuron or a spectral. (Personally I’m more of a spectral fan).

[@petnym]

Still confused.. I am in between the Strive and the Spectral but really want to see a head to head comparison! Everything I can find says that this does not replace the Strive since it is slower downhill, has less travel, not as nimble and has a less efficient pedaling platform since it does not have the shapeshifter, so it is also slower uphill - but it costs more?? Only thing I can find is better is the threaded inserts and easier to service maybe and that it is plusher and more forgiving - which in my mind says less fun.. Oh! And you cannot fit a fullsize bottle.. but the seat angle is steeper so you are a little more comfortable going uphill since you don´t have to lean your weight as much forward, but it still requires more energy going uphill so you will be more exhausted though.. So why pay more for less to get the Spectral??

[@Heelerjo]

Will there be an aluminium version of the 29er?

[@ShitStefanShoots]

Canyon states that "right now" there is no aluminium version available - that sonds like there will be one later on.

[@davidbassett-jones4760]

Have they done a video on Evil The Following. That's a bike I'm interested in, but I still don't think I have had a solid answer as to whether it's a good bike or not.

[@JoaoFerreira-nw4yh]

Now the question is when will Canyon launch the strive 2021

[@djavenmora3405]

Is the bike light and playfully?

[@benfulford3943]

How does it jump? I was lead to believe the previous version was great on jumps but with the step up to 29ers has that impacted it?

[@regularMattMatt]

as long as you know how to properly jump a bike you should be fine with this one.

[@gur262]

Could you insert some parts from broken bikes into a piece of construction wood, no pedals, just pegs, no saddle. Call it a dirt bike n drop into jumps?

[@NotTheLarryDavid]

My wallet didn’t need this. Thanks for the fantastic first thoughts!

[@ethanroan]

What is the difference between the Spectral and the Strive?

[@James-il3tq]

Strive is a bit heavier, on the fly geometry adjustment. 10mm more travel. It's an enduro bike.

[@everman573]

How does this compare to the new stumpjumper?

[@dft1]

good looking bike, the website doesn't have BB height numbers, do you know what they are in low and high setting? looking for new bike to run mullet.

[@TomMarvin1]

Not off the top of my head I'm afraid. though, Canyon did say in their presentation that they don't recommend running this as a mullet.

[@jlsszr8327]

This Canyon bike is sharp.

[@HointJits]

Realistically will it be available anytime soon?

[@emmanuelnoya2133]

Is that the 29er full suspension bike

[@esdubya]

460mm seat tube on a large sounds good. But compare that to Ibis, Santa Cruz, Yeti and Specialized its to long still! Ibis Ripmo has a 430mmm, the 21 stumpy evo in a S6 size has a 438mm. Even the cheaper Marin rift zone has ST at 425mm in large. Sorry Canyon don’t know how much it cost you to engineer and create these new frames but you missed the mark!

[@TomMarvin1]

I agree to a certain extent - i struggled with the seat tube on the previous generation (i have fairly short legs I think), however on this one, with a 170mm post, it's not quite slammed yet. personally, i'm not fussed about 200mm droppers, but if one was, I agree that they could have gone a touch shorter. That said, if they lopped a bit off the top of the seat tube, it might then mean that those longer droppers might interfere with the kink in the seat tube.

[@nultianeks]

How is this modern geo? With 175cm I'm always M size, I can sometimes ride L size. Canyon suggests size S to me...I am quite confused!

[@Enokei1762]

I am in the same situation

[@mickaelduballet6360]

Waiting for my CF 8.0 in 3 weeks. i'm 176 cm. Medium size bought.

[@djavenmora3405]

Waiting for my cf 7.0 I'm one 178 but I have long legs so they recommended me a L

[@charlied3732]

@@djavenmora3405 how is your new Spectral sizing? I’m struggling to work out what will be best. I’m 178cm with a 89cm inseam. I was thinking a Large as it is similar geometry as my Giant Trance...???

[@djavenmora3405]

@@charlied3732 i would recommend you a size M

[@77rockcity]

Well I just bought a 2021 Spectral 7 and didn't see a 29er. Though this is my first 27.5 and it seems more fun. 29er Stuntjumper still in quiver though

[@jonathanzilliox3486]

Now I’m trying to decide between this an a Nukeproof Mega... the geo is really similar but just a little less travel here... which would likely suit me better. Anyone have any thoughts?

[@philstadnicki7882]

Nice looking appliance, i mean bike

[@jg8273]

Finally updated geometry! I checked the Canyon site, it does not have the Fox suspension/fork on that green color scheme you guys tested? Maybe once available you can choose Fox.

[@douillette009]

Man, I need help deciding between this and the jeffsy. It’s a hard choice. Any recommendations on here?

[@filippoimpagliatelli931]

spectral

[@joelrobert2348]

Both sold out anyways lol

[@RealJoker909]

i had the 2021 jeffsy and had to sell it. getting this one next. the jeffsy was good bike, very light but there were a few things i hated it on it. the battle cage is proprietary and hard to reach. the magnet cage is a joke. very hard to take in and out. the cable inserts rubber plugs are always out of place. I have to continuously keep adjusting. Needless to say the components are some of the best but the little things drove me away specially the water bottle. I had the silver and the color was not my favorite either. other than that the bike was phenomenal. i am a big SRAM fan and that bike had it all. Shimano brakes have little to no modulation on them. I wish this bike had fox/sram combination.

[@Penguin-wk7gq]

Might get a 27.5 for the flicks

[@leonidb3736]

I have 2 questions, that hanging in the air: 1) cf7 version with the same specs 27.5 weight 300 grams less, dispite that the new frame is 300 lighter. So 600gr for the wheels. 2) 300 again: it’s the different in price with 27.5 version. Is direct sale companies still worth it?

[@joeblack4026]

1) wheels and fork 26 is heavier

[@oettam20]

Guided internal cable? In an other review they were saying the opposite and complaining about the rattling noise..... ??

[@TomMarvin1]

I've not had a chance to strip the frame, however I was told by numerous people at Canyon that they were fully guided through. As for rattle, I had a tiny bit on at the start of my ride, however I loosened the bolted entry/exit guide, pulled the hose tight, and had no further issues.

[@Sarah10lind]

im going to get the spectral 7 soon

[@koukimonzta]

Im 5'6 and I think I am well suited for a 27.5

[@cas_waterpas8629]

Wy don’t they have a aluminium 29er😭

[@camwells9726]

The same thing happened with the strive , no longer available in alloy

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

Seems to be happening across the board now. No stumpy evo, no

[@GBHeiser]

Sad times, one more good bike gone to 29's

[@hunterwright386]

‘tis a shame

[@shivashakti908]

you can still buy the 27.5

[@goasst189]

It is considered an enduro isn’t it, generally I see trail bikes with 130-140mm fork travel this has 150-160mm and it is advertised as an enduro bike on canyon site

[@spikemanlujzax2723]

Why am i watchinh an video about an bike thats quadruple more then my max budget -_-

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

Can a Fox 38 or Zeb be fitted?

[@archiemcculloch8508]

Yo this is longleat where I ride next to windhill bike park

[@chadsugden411]

Hi setting should just have a picture of a mullet on it. 🐟

[@thomasli2261]

So this bike is more aggressive than their enduro bike, the strive?!

[@djavenmora3405]

I got cf 7 because its lighter and cheaper hope its light enough and playful

[@mmebella4297]

So the Strive is basically pointless now???

[@robwilkins304]

What was the height of the rider in this video?

[@JogBird]

160mm do it all bike?? sounds like an enduro bike to me... they are using the 'do it all' marketing because the bike is overkill unless you live by trails that require 160mm

[@wombat1178]

it is an enduro. but they need to call it trail bike. otherwise they would have 3 enduros in their lineup

[@TomMarvin1]

I'd be happy racing an enduro on it, sure. however in testing i rode it back to back with a Vitus Sommet, and the two bikes are very different. The sommet really hugs the ground, buckets of grip, very very smooth, but a bit of a slugger up hill. The spectral is zippier, more efficient, a little stiffer in its suspension etc - as such, I'd happily take the spectral on long, pedally rides, whereas I'd take the sommet on steeper, gnarlier rides. if that makes sense?

[@victordub]

I want soooo bad!

[@oskarstaudte]

Yeah im hella sold lol

[@manashmajhigaming9028]

I like it

[@olivierhacking]

Really stuck between this or the Orbea Occam with 160mm fork...

[@TomMarvin1]

Tough choice - not sure I would go for either!

[@olivierhacking]

@@TomMarvin1 Haha how so?

[@TomMarvin1]

@@olivierhacking both very very good... Not sure which I would pick

[@djavenmora3405]

I would definitely go for spectral if I where you

[@smileyionut4604]

I’m enjoying the bike so far kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.

[@makoymakoymakoy1]

12th... my lucky number... 🙏🙏🙏🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️

[@bullcity5057]

Canyon Neuron CF 7 or the Spectral 29 7

[@djavenmora3405]

Spectral is probably better

[@wondon5997]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@latte9285]

whats the rear travel?

[@bikeradar]

It has 150mm of rear wheel travel with an option of 150mm or 160mm on the front. Thanks for watching, from all at BikeRadar!

[@martintrinder2084]

Looks like a carbon torque

[@gtj1715]

The changes are great-ish/nice (I have a 2020 CF7/27.5) but wouldn't it have just been easier/faster-to-market to just leverage the current frame like some of their competitors and just have a 'switch' to flip between 29 and 27.5? (e.g. Fezzari Abajo/Delano Peaks...). So now I have to have two bikes ($4k each for the CFs after CA tax including out-of-state orders) instead of one with another wheelset (at < $1k)? Evidently they are not going to have 29/27.5 backward compatibility with the new one (frame) either as they would have built that into the design. Also, not having an AL version (again, like other brands) available or even announced... Love my bike, not impressed with Canyon's business strategy - probably too distracted with the buyout/sellout activities.(www.pinkbike.com/news/private-equity-firms-look-to-buy-canyon-sale-could-bring-in-592-million.html)

[@blakefisher8521]

I don’t understand like it looks great but why did they make a 29er

[@timestampguy7292]

I think 29ers have been becoming more popular recently

[@blakefisher8521]

@@timestampguy7292 yeah of course but they already have a 160/150 29er called the strive. This new spectral is not really a trail bike it’s pretty much and enduro machine.

[@nathanaugustine9238]

I give up on riding bikes i cant afford it

[@steffen748]

Just another way too overpowered Enduro Bike. 64° head Angle and 480mm reach in size L, in which world is this a trailbike. Should have put the Same geometry on a 130-140/130 to call IT a trailbike

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

Anything 150 and less is now a trail bike. 155-175 is now duro!

[@steffen748]

Well I can't Imagine this Bike will be a Joy on the uphills. Should be more exhausting than riding my "Superenduro" uphills.

[@solarrover9575]

Seat tube is still too long for my shortish legs and long back. So reach is too short on a medium for me.

[@mazditzo]

no full size water bottle? nah

[@TomMarvin1]

in fairness, that's a 600ml bottle in there