Canyon Spectral CF 8 KIS Review | Is this the future of mountain bike steering?

[@OneNubNinja]

Although many see this system as a 'solution for a non-existent problem', I'd challenge that perspective. As a disabled rider (I only have one hand), stability is an issue for me. I use a prosthetic to support my riding but even then, my left side of my body is just not as strong as my right. Having a system like this is definitely beneficial to riders with similar disabilities, even if that is not what Canyon's target market was.

[@meteormedia7021]

It really is the solution to a problem that no one had.

[@CoachJimJacobsen]

This is a clear example of a solution in search of a problem, in my view. I was not surprised at the number of reviewers who gushed about this when it came out. $ponsor$

[@benwildman6164]

So much negativity in the comments! There doesn’t need to be a problem with how we currently do things for there to be a better or improved way. Sure, problems force change but trying something different for the hell of it can bring progress too. Anyway, more importantly, how rad are Wil’s overalls/ dungarees?!!! Do they have room for knee pads? Comfy enough for an all day ride? What’s the pocket situation? So many unanswered questions……

[@MegaHorseteeth]

Dude you're asking the most important questions.

[@JaredHoff]

KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) Let’s just lump this right in there with headset cable routing STOP 🛑

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Wait, some frame manufacturers have claimed that one of the main benefits to headset cable routing is that drilling/forming holes in the frame for cables to route through makes for weaker frames, yet here's one with gapping windows in the head and top tubes for a spring and string. Come on bike industry, get your lies straight. 🤣😂😅

[@Tequila628]

Great observation!

[@hambo76]

I disagree about this being a solution to a problem that doesn't exist because you stated the problem before - wheel flop and instability. It's not a major one but sometimes subtle improvement can reap great benefits. I love the unique colour of the frame too - looks fantastic!

[@andypaul999]

Just to double check , Canyon are charging another 700 bucks for two drilled holes in the frame and a spring?

[@GHinWI]

TWO springs. Also a piece of nylon fabric.

[@AdamThygerson-lm1gt]

@@GHinWI oh yes cant forget about 2 bucks of materials

[@lolosgopro74]

Is the KIS system at risk for damaging when traveling in a truck with front wheel over the tail bed ?

[@spinthatup3851]

Really good insights! Makes me want to try this for sure. Also 4:33, my heart skipped hahha!

[@jeehoonjones1389]

Im looking at this video because i am looking at the KIS mullet with the rockshox suspension, coil shock and transmition drivetrain. This video was really helpful (was originally looking at a Strive and then a polygon) so thanks Flow!

[@johnnnewmex]

Slack head angles calm down high speed steering so I guess this is kinda like that concept without needing a 63 degree HA?

[@petersafwat8228]

so basically they made a steering damper for bikes...something motorbikes has had for a long time....exactly why is this revolutionary??

[@MW-ud8zp]

not really, its not damping anything it's just a spring

[@Jacob99174]

This is how forks started, with springs. Then they went to air compression with stanchions. Next for KIS is same - air pressured stanchions, and then progressive tokens 😂

[@TivonSanders]

You could very well be right.

[@carverboycarverboy2097]

We had steering dampeners in the 90's They didn't stick back then. Maybe with todays slacker geo there is now a true place for them?

[@ADVtheMISSIONARY]

K.I.S is like the KISS principle Keep It Stupid..... Stupid

[@fud1376]

For riding 'no handed' to me...Ha!

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome epik beautiful bike and video

[@pb7762]

you are the best

[@martinekliw]

Some last word to barspins anyone ? 😅

[@dennispikephotography]

Seems so unnecessary. Every "problem" it solves, isn't a problem.

[@trentvlak]

Sounds like a neat widget. Too bad you have to ride a Canyon to use it.

[@ShredQuest]

Why oh why did they need to put K.I.S. on the top tube? 😂 looks so dumb. Might be a cool system but only if it literally disappears into the build IMO.

[@martinekliw]

Its inside the tube 🤷 Its just the preload adjustment which is outside.

[@ShredQuest]

@@martinekliw I totally get that. I just think it would have looked better aesthetically to not include the acronym.

[@martinekliw]

@@ShredQuest Ah ok.. thought you meant the system itself 😅

[@fatyowls]

NO!

[@southpawlibranine3511]

Just tell evryone you're sponsored by csnyon ffs