Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8

Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8

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Canyon's Spectral 125 CF 8 is a trail beast that blurs the lines between agility, lightweight design, and trail capability. Focused on offering a mid-travel setup, it's a bike that seems to defy the norms with its 125 mm of rear travel, fine-tuned for extracting every bit of performance on the trails. It's all about progressive geometry here; think of it as your trail scalpel - precise, agile, and not afraid to take on challenging lines. At the heart of this machine is the Canyon Spectral 125 CF frame. Crafted from carbon (CF), it promises a ride that's both lightweight and robust, making it ideal for those who like to push their limits without being weighed down. The Category 4 designation is a nod to its durability and trail-readiness, ensuring it's up for whatever you throw at it. The FOX 36 Performance Elite fork, with 140 mm of travel, sets the tone for upfront control, complemented by a FOX Float X Performance shock at the rear. This setup guarantees a balanced ride, capable of soaking up bumps and offering stability in spades. Shimano's DEORE XT M8120 brakes bring the stopping power, matched perfectly with the precise shifting of a Shimano Deore XT M8100 rear derailleur and drivetrain. This combo ensures that whether you're tackling steep climbs or rapid descents, your bike responds as quickly as you do. Rounding off the Spectral 125 CF 8's impressive setup are the DT Swiss XM 1700 wheels. These aren't just any wheels; they're designed to take on rough trails with ease, thanks to their sturdy build and ability to maintain momentum. Canyon's emphasis on creating a bike that’s not just capable but also fun to ride, translates brilliantly with the Spectral 125 CF 8. It's a testament to Canyon's dedication to pushing the envelope in design, performance, and rider experience. Whether you're weaving through tight singletrack or bombing down technical descents, this bike is a reminder of why we ride - for the challenge, the joy, and the thrill of the trail.

Highlights

  • Premium Carbon Frame
  • EWS (Enduro World Series) tested!
  • Good Weight in this Class
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top brakes
  • Top suspension components

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Description

SRP3999 €
CategoryFully
Travel Front140 mm
Travel Rear125 mm
Weight13.8 kg
Wheels29 Aluminium
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano XT
ForkFox 36
ShockFox Float X
BrakesShimano XT

Reviews

bike

Marc Strucken

With the Spectral 125 CF LTD, Canyon is stepping up their game in the trail bike category. Keeping the 140mm fork and a 125mm rear suspension, the new addition is the RockShox Flight Attendant System.

Loam Wolf

Sean Leicht

In our Canyon Spectral 125 CF8 review, we found its confidence inspiring and can ride terrain we usually don’t think about taking a 125mm bike in. Learn more!

Pros
  1. Poppy, playful geometry
  2. Progressive leverage curve
  3. Just a fun all around bike
  4. Quality, headache free components

BikeRadar

Tom Marvin

The Spectral 125 is a hooligan of a bike that encourages you to try things you might otherwise not dare

Pros
  1. Aggressive shape
  2. super-fun personality
  3. frame easy to live with
Cons
  1. Sluggish at low speed on mellow terrain
  2. not a sofa-like ride
  3. thin tyres

MBR

Alan Muldoon

The Canyon Spectral 125 is a short-travel 29er trail bike that's perfect for spicing up your local trails - but is it too niche?

Pros
  1. Tight responsive handling that rewards riders who want to engage with the terrain. Top quality build kit. Low-slung frame design looks killer. Niche never looked so mainstream
Cons
  1. Needs an EXO+ casing rear tyre. Not much lighter than a 150mm bike

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Canyon Spectral 125 CF Lightweight, capable, agile short-travel MTB designed to extract maximum capability from its 125 mm rear travel. Category 4. Material: Carbon (CF)
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Barely Olive

Suspension

Fork
FOX 36 Performance Elite Axle dimension: 15x110 mm Stanchion Diameter: 35 mm Travel: 140 mm Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5" Offset: 44 mm Weight: 1.70 kg
Rear Shock
FOX Float X Performance

Cockpit

Stem
Canyon G5 Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails. Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm
Handlebars
Canyon G5 G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability. Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm Width: 780 mm Rise: 30 mm
Tape/Grips
Ergon GE10 Evo Slim
Saddle
Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp Gender: Unisex Weight: 265 g

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT M8100 Cage length: long Weight: 286 g
Shift Levers
Shimano DEORE XT M8100
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT M8100 Number of sprockets: 12 | Shimano XT CS-M8100 12-speed Cassette
Chain
Shimano M7100 | Shimano CN-M7100 12-speed Chain 138 Links | Shimano SM-CN910 12-speed Quick-Link Chain Connector
Crankset
Shimano DEORE XT M8120 Number of chainrings: 1
Chainrings
Shimano XT FC-M8100 Chainring 32t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT800 Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68/73 Weight: 100 g | Shimano MTB BB-MT801 68/73 Bottom Bracket

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano DEORE XT M8120
Shift Levers
Shimano DEORE XT M8120
Front Brake Rotor
Shimano RT-MT800 Brake Rotor 203mm
Rear Brake Rotor
Shimano RT-MT800 Brake Rotor 180mm

Wheels

Front Rim
DT Swiss XM 1700 Axle dimension: 15x110 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 21 mm Inner width: 30 mm Weight: 10 g
Rear Rim
DT Swiss XM 1700 Axle dimension: 12x148 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 21 mm Inner width: 30 mm Weight: 10 g
Front Tyre
DT Swiss XM 1700 Axle dimension: 15x110 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 21 mm Inner width: 30 mm Weight: 10 g
Rear Tyre
DT Swiss XM 1700 Axle dimension: 12x148 mm Rotor mount: Center Lock Rim height: 21 mm Inner width: 30 mm Weight: 10 g
Thru Axle
Canyon GP0254-01 Thru Axle 148X12 Axle dimension: 12x148 mm

Geometry Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8

SizeSMLXL
Body Height≤ 177172 - 185180 - 194≥ 189
Seat Height (mm)635 - 770680 - 805725 - 850750 - 875
Seat Tube Length (mm)395420435460
Seat Tube Angle76°76°76°76°
Head Tube Length (mm)110120130140
Head Tube Angle64°64°64°64°
Top Tube Length (mm)587615642669
Chainstay Length (mm)437437437437
Wheelbase (mm)1200123012591288
Standover (mm)756762763768
Stack (mm)613622632641
Reach (mm)435460486511
BB Offset (mm)35353535
Spacer20.020.020.020.0
Handelbar Width (mm)760780780780
Stem Length (mm)40404040
Crank Length (mm)165.0170.0170.0170.0
Chainring Size32323232
Disk Size203 / 180203 / 180203 / 180203 / 180
Dropper Post Travel150170200200
Travel Rear125125125125
Travel Front140140140140
Wheel Size Front29"29"29"29"

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8

Where to buy a Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8

The Spectral 125 CF 8 may be purchased directly from Canyon

How heavy is the Bike?

The Spectral 125 CF 8 weights 13,80 kg. Thats roughly 30,4 pounds

What material is the frame of the Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8?

The Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8 ist crafted with Carbon

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Canyon?

The SRP Price is our information at 3999 EUR

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