Exclusive: First Look at the new Canyon Spectral CF 2015

This is a bike that many will have been waiting for. Taking the experience gained from the Strive, Canyon have now recreated the popular Spectral bike in carbon fibre, saving over 600g (1950g compared to the 2600g of the aluminium) from the frame and bringing the bike in at an impressive 12kg total build weight.

The new frame features the same additional 17mm added to the top tube as seen on the aluminium version, and with short 430mm chainstays, should offer an excellent ride for those looking for a bike for long days out shredding undulating singletrack.


There are a lot of unique new features and the attention to detail is very high, the cable routing is all internal and Canyon will be offering different inserts for different cable requirements, keeping things very tidy. Canyon have integrated frame protection around the bottom bracket which is removable to make feeding in new cables easier. The spectral also has a new steerer mounted impact protection unit, which stops the brake/shifters damaging the top tube in a crash.

The new Spectral will be available in four different models in the carbon fibre, ranging from around €3500 to €7500 (with XTR Di2). Two models on offer will be fitted with 2×10 drivetrains and a 140mm fork, and two versions will feature 1×11 drivetrains (one with XTR Di2), a 150mm Pike and wider bars and shorter stem for more aggressive riders. This bike will be available to buy in December/January.






Words: Trev Worsey Photos: Robin Schmitt
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