Canyon Spectral CF9 29 // Bike Review

Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs Canyon’s Spectral 29 CF 9 is described by the German company as a “true all-rounder for all off-road conditions.” For a rider like me who loves the simplicity of a bike that can handle just about anything, Canyon’s vision statement is one I can get behind. So, eager to see how the Spectral would fare on Bellingham’s diverse terrain, I put it through its paces—riding everything from ultra-fast low-angle trails that are common close to town, to steeper lines farther afield. Our test model arrived with 150 millimeters of progressive rear travel and a 150-millimeter RockShox Pike Ultimate fork. Before we go on, one important note regarding spec: Riders who purchase the Spectral 29 CF 9 in North America will receive a slightly different build kit with a Fox DPX2 shock and a slightly longer 160-millimeter Fox 36 Factory fork instead of the RockShox setup included on the bike I received for the purpose of this review. The Canyon Spectral 29 CF 9 lives up to its promise as being the ultimate single-bike quiver. I felt just as comfortable dropping in on any double-black trail as I did pointing the Spectral up technical climbs. This bike taught me that 150 millimeters might be the Goldilocks zone for travel. If you’re looking for a bike that feels great on any trail, don’t pass up a chance to ride a Canyon Spectral. *Geometry Specs reflect X-LOW Setting* Wheel Size: 29" Rear Travel: 150mm Fork: 150mm Wheelbase: 1251mm Chainstay: 437mm Reach: 485mm Head Tube Angle: 64.5° SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: https://freehubmag.com/reviews/canyon... CANYON WEBSITE: https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountain... #pov #bikereview #freehub -- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube:    / freehubmagazine   Facebook:   / freehubmag   Instagram:   / freehubmag   Twitter:   / freehubmag