Canyon Spectral 2018 Models

The Canyon Spectral 2018 will be available in 3 frame types spanning 8 models. At the more affordable end of the Spectral spectrum are the Spectral AL models, with a 6066 aluminium frame, the Spectral AL 5.0, Spectral AL 6.0 and Spectral AL 7.0 will cost €2,199, €2,499 and €2,699 respectively.

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More affordable 6066 aluminium models are available from €2,199.

For those who prefer carbon fibre, there are two options. The Spectral CF models have a carbon fibre front triangle and a 6066 aluminium rear to deliver better value for those on a budget, with the Spectral CF 8.0 and Spectral CF 9.0 costing a very reasonable €2,999 and €3,499 respectively. For those with the deepest pockets, the all carbon Spectral CF Pro models bring the top specifications and lightest weights, with three models; The Spectral CF 9.0 Pro, Spectral CF 9.0SL and Spectral CF 9.0 LTD costing €3,999, €4,999 and €6,999 respectively with weights down to 12.4 kg.

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Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 LTD

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Frame: Canyon Spectral CF SLX
Fork: Fox 34 Factory
Rear Shock: Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL
Drivetrain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide Ultimate
Wheelset: Enve M60
Tires: Maxxis Rekon+ 2.6
Stem: Renthal Apex
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Lite 35 Carbon
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 6,999

Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 SL

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Frame: Canyon Spectral CF SLX
Fork: Fox 34 Factory
Rear Shock: Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide RSC
Wheelset: DT Swiss XMC 1200 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon+ 2.6 (f/r)
Stem: Renthal Apex
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Lite 35 Carbon
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 4,999

Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 Pro

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Frame: Canyon Spectral CF
Fork: RockShox Pike RCT3
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe RT3
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
Wheelset: Mavic XA Pro
Tires: Mavic Charge Pro 2.4 / Mavic Quest Pro 2.4 (f/r)
Stem: Renthal Apex
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Lite 35
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 3,999

Canyon Spectral CF 9.0

Frame: Canyon Spectral CF
Fork: Fox 34 Performance Elite
Rear Shock: Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 11s
Brakes: Shimano XT
Wheelset: DT Swiss XM 1501 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon+ 2.6 (f/r)
Stem: RaceFace Aeffect R
Handlebar: RaceFace Aeffect
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 3,499

Canyon Spectral CF 8.0

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Frame: Canyon Spectral CF
Fork: RockShox Pike RC
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe RT
Drivetrain: SRAM GX1 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Wheelset: DT Swiss M 1700 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon+ 2.6 (f/r)
Stem: RaceFace Aeffect R
Handlebar: RaceFace Aeffect
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price: € 2,999

Canyon Spectral AL 7.0

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Frame: Canyon Spectral AL
Fork: RockShox Pike RC
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe RT
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 2x11s
Brakes: Shimano XT
Wheelset: DT Swiss M 1700 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon+ 2.6 (f/r)
Stem: RaceFace Aeffect R
Handlebar: RaceFace Aeffect
Seatpost: Kind Shock Lev Si
Price: € 2,699

Canyon Spectral AL 6.0

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Frame: Canyon Spectral AL
Fork: RockShox Pike RC
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe RT
Drivetrain: SRAM GX1 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Wheelset: DT Swiss M 1900 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon+ 2.6 (f/r)
Stem: RaceFace Aeffect R
Handlebar: RaceFace Aeffect
Seatpost: Kind Shock Lev Si
Price: € 2,499

Canyon Spectral AL 5.0

Frame: Canyon Spectral AL
Fork: RockShox Pike RC
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe RT
Drivetrain: Shimano XT/SLX 2x11s
Brakes: https://enduro-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/11/
Wheelset: DT Swiss M 1900 Spline
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon+ 2.6 (f/r)
Stem: RaceFace Ride
Handlebar: RaceFace Ride
Seatpost: Kind Shock Lev Si
Price: € 2,199

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