Canyon hits the trails with new Spectral:ONfly

Canyon has introduced its new Spectral:ONfly, a lightweight e-MTB for trail riding. Four models, ranging in price from €5,599 to €8,999 are now available in all markets outside of the United States.

US consumers will have their choice of two models (the CF8 and CF CLLCTV), from the first week of October.

According to Canyon, it designed the Spectral:ONfly with one goal in mind: create a bike that blends the poppy, nimble, and confident handling of the best trail bikes with the extra boost and speed of an e-bike.

The result is a 150mm travel all-rounder that sports a 2.65kg (5.8lb) carbon-fibre e-MTB chassis capable of enduro-level riding. With complete e-MTB bikes weighing as little as 18.1kg (40lb), the Spectral:ONfly is positioned as a lightweight offering.

The integrated Keep It Stable (K.I.S.) steering stabiliser assists with rider control and confidence in loose, choppy terrain. Canyon’s durable double-sealed pivot points and trail tough frame protection help to keep the bike running smoothly.

Other highlights include forks with 36mm or 38mm stanchions, disc brakes with 200mm rotors (front and rear), light-yet-strong wheelsets, and long-travel (up to 230mm) dropper posts.

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The Spectral:ONfly boosts pedalling power (at peak assist) with a TQ HPR50 drive system. Building a lean, sophisticated e-MTB called for an equally lean and innovative motor and power supply. Canyon points out that it leveraged TQ’s tiny-yet-mighty motor and 360Wh battery.

Riders seeking to boost the bike’s range can mount TQ’s 160Wh range extender battery – increasing their kilometres-per-charge by up to 44%. Coming with three support modes, plus a walk-assist function, riders can call on 50Nm of torque to ride up climbs.

The Spectral:ONfly line up includes the following models:

Spectral:ONfly CF LTD | €8,999 / £8,349: includes Fox 36/Float X Factory suspension, SRAM XX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain, SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth stoppers, and Reynolds Black Label Expert carbon wheelset.

Spectral:ONfly CF CLLCTV | €7,299 / US$7,499 / £6,799: with a Fox 38/Float X Performance Elite fork and rear shock, SRAM GX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain, SRAM Code Silver Stealth brakes, and DT Swiss HX1700 LS wheelset.

Spectral:ONfly CF 9 | €6,299 / £5,849: featuring a Fox 36/DPS Performance fork and rear shock, Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes, and DT Swiss H1900 LS hoops.

Spectral:ONfly CF 8 | €5,599 / US$5,999 / £5,199: including RockShox Lyrik/Deluxe Select+ suspension combo, Shimano Deore drivetrain, SRAM Code R brakes, and Sun-Ringle Trail Expert wheelset.