Spectral CF 8
OverviewAbout the Canyon Spectral CF 8
The Canyon Spectral CF 8 is a mountain bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $7,699. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Spectral CF 8 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Canyon recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| M | 172 to 185 cm | 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| L | 180 to 194 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 4 in |
Rider heights from Canyon's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Canyon
- Model year
- 2027
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Carbon
- Wheel size
- Mullet (29/27.5)
- Drivetrain
- Shimano M8200 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- M, L
- Price
- $7,699, RRP AUD (Canyon Australia, checked 16 Oct 2026), shipping extra
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 630 mm
- Reach
- 475 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.33
- Head angle
- 64 deg
- Seat angle
- 76.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1251 mm
- Chainstay
- 437 mm
- BB drop
- 36 mm
- Standover
- 747 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano Deore XT M8200
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- Shimano XT
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano M8200
- Brakes
- Shimano RT-CL800
- Rotors
- mm
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss M 1900
- Rim internal width
- 30 mm
- Fork material
- FOX 36 Performance Elite
- BB standard
- BSA HT2 68/73
- Thru-axle
- 15x110 / 12x148
- Seatpost
- Canyon GP0446-01
- Cockpit
- Canyon ST0040 / Canyon HB0047
- Saddle
- Ergon SM10 Enduro Neo
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 150 mm
- Fork
- FOX 36 Performance Elite
- Fork stanchions
- 36 mm
- Shock
- FOX Float X Performance Elite
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- full suspension
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 64 deg head angle points to very slack, built for steep descending.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.63 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Canyon Australia product page (spec list and geometry table)), verified 2026-10-16. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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