All-mountain e-bike test 2022: Canyon Spectral:On CF 7 in the EMTB reader test
Florentin Vesenbeckh
· 06.09.2022
With the Canyon Spectral:On CF 7, the Koblenz-based company achieves this primarily through a high-quality carbon frame and specially developed battery. But it's not just the weight that's impressive. In the practical test, the all-mountain bike turned out to be the most manoeuvrable and fun trail raider in the test field - and with a huge 900 watt-hour battery! No matter who took a seat on the bike, camp participants or professional testers, the grins were huge after the ride. With its long reach and high front end, the bike is one of the most spacious candidates in the test field. It is particularly brilliant for touring and trail use.
When the terrain becomes extreme, the gap to the competition melts away. On nasty, steep climbs, the Canyon Spectral Its short chainstays make for a slightly more active riding style. However, the control is excellent, as the rider is positioned far forward thanks to the steep seat angle and the suspension is very active. However, the low bottom bracket caused the cranks to bob a little on rough climbs. When it comes to descents, you immediately feel comfortable on the bike, but it swallows nasty steep descents well, thanks to the mature reach and good suspension. However, the Canyon is not a stoic downhill beast. Good: If you don't need 900 watt hours, go for the 720 battery and save 300 euros and 900 grams of weight. Too bad: The Canyon is not a quiet bike either, it rattles on the trail.
Conclusion by Florentin Vesenbeckh, deputy editor-in-chief of EMTB:
The new Canyon Spectral:On CF also impresses in its most affordable version: mega range, decent weight, balanced riding characteristics. Sporty top all-rounder at a fair price. Test victory!
All the winning bikes from our readers' survey can be found here: >> 8 all-mountain e-bikes in the big EMTB reader test 2022 <<
Technical data Canyon Spectral:On CF 7:
General information
- Price: 5499 Euro
- to the Canyon website
- Sizes / frame material: S5 / M / Tested size L / XL / Carbon
Measured values
- Weight: 23.7 kg²
- Front / rear suspension travel: 150 / 155 mm
- Reach altitude¹: 2291 (+31) hm
- Average speed: 14.7 km/h
Drive
- Motor: Shimano EP8
- Max. Torque³: 85 Nm
- Battery³ / weight² / price replacement battery: Canyon / 4772 g / 1200 Euro
- Gear system: Shimano Deore / XT (12-speed)
- Translation (v. / h.): 34; 10-51
Equipment
- Permissible total weight³:130 kg
- Fork / shock: Rockshox Lyrik Select / Deluxe Select
- Telescopic seatpost: Iridium dropper, 170 mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Shimano Deore four-piston / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Wheels: Shimano MT400 / 510 hubs; Raceface AR30 rims
- Tyres (f. / h.): Maxxis Assegai EXO / DHR II EXO+, 29 x 2.5 / 27.5 x 2.6"
¹ The reach height was determined during standardised test rides on an asphalt climb with a gradient of 12.2 percent. Highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight incl. equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in brackets are in significantly reduced emergency mode.
² Determined on the test stands in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals. Battery weight incl. screwed-on cover where applicable.
³ Manufacturer information
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
