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The Spectral is Canyon's trail mountain bike and it sits in the same space as the Specialized Stumpjumper and Trek Fuel EX. It is a 150mm travel do everything trail bike that climbs well, descends confidently, and handles UK trail centres brilliantly. Canyon's direct sales model means the Spectral consistently undercuts rival trail bikes on price for equivalent spec.
The frame design uses a four bar linkage suspension system that Canyon calls Triple Phase. It gives a supportive climbing feel, an active mid stroke for rough terrain, and a progressive end stroke that resists harsh bottom outs. The geometry is bang on trend with long reach, slack head angle, and short chainstays.
Spectrals are popular at UK trail centres and plenty appear on the used market as riders upgrade or switch disciplines. The value on a used Spectral is particularly strong because the original buyer already absorbed the Canyon direct price advantage.
The Spectral rides like a properly sorted trail bike. The suspension is plush enough for rocky descents but pedals efficiently on climbs. The geometry is modern and confident, giving you the feeling that the bike wants to go faster. On UK trail centre reds and blues, it is completely in its element.
Push it onto black runs and steeper terrain and the 150mm travel starts to feel about right. It copes well but you are reaching the limit of what a trail bike should do. The handling is predictable and forgiving, which makes it a great bike for improving riders as well as experienced ones. Weight is competitive for the price, especially on the alloy models.
Trail centre regulars and all round mountain bikers. Riders who want one full suspension bike for everything from cross country loops to occasional enduro events. Mountain bikers stepping up from a hardtail or upgrading from an older trail bike. Anyone who wants Stumpjumper level performance at a lower price.
The 2023 redesign brought the current frame with Triple Phase suspension and updated geometry. These are excellent bikes and the best Spectrals Canyon has made. The 2019 to 2022 generation is still a solid trail bike but the geometry feels slightly less progressive. For the best value, look at a 2023 CF 7 or AL 6.
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