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Canyon's second lightweight is the Spectral:ONfly, with 150mm travel, aggro geometry and burly components its built to shred... but is the TQ motor and small battery?You know the old saying, wait ages for a bus and then two come along at once. This time its Continue reading

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Canyon has announced the Spectral:ONfly, a lightweight electric mountain bike with a claimed weight of 18.1kg and 150mm of rear-suspension travel.The lightweight eMTB uses TQs HPR50 drive system with a 360Wh battery positioned in the down tube and a 200Wh, 50Nm motor in the bottom bracket area.Canyon says the bike balances the poppy, nimble feeling of the best trail bikes with the extra boost and speed of an electric mountain bike.At launch, the Spectral:ONfly will be available in four specifications, with prices starting at 5,199 / 5,999 for the Spectral:ONfly CF8, while the Spectral:ONfly LTD tops the range at 8,349 / 8,999.US riders can only buy two bikes from the range, the Spectral:ONfly CF 8 for $5,999 and the Spectral:ONfly CF CLLCTV for $7,499.Tech-filled front triangleThe Spectral:ONfly is available in four frame sizes. - CanyonThe Canyon Spectral:ONfly uses a full carbon fibre frameset, which is said to be capable of enduro-level riding. It tips the scales at a claimed 2.65kg.Canyon has incorporated plenty of technical features into the frame.The K.I.S. system can be altered using the slider on the top tube. - CanyonThe top tube hosts Canyons Keep It Straight (K.I.S.) steering stabilisation system, which debuted in 2022 on the Spectral 29. The system centres the handlebar and is said to increase control and confidence on loose, choppy terrain.There is also a screen for the TQ system on the top tube, with the display showing stats such as range, power output and battery level.TQ power systemTQ's motor is one of the most discreet on the market. - CanyonLike many modern electric mountain bikes, the slender 360Wh battery and 50Nm motor are hidden in the frame. This makes the new Spectral hard to distinguish from a non-assisted mountain bike.Using the TQ range extender sacrifices having a water bottle. - CanyonThe 360Wh battery can be increased to a total of 520Wh with a 160Wh range extender, which takes the place of the bottle cage and claims to increase kilometres per charge by 44 per cent.Weve tested the TQ system on the Trek Fuel EXe and found it to offer natural, powerful and almost silent riding characteristics.The bike rolls on a mullet wheel setup with a 29in wheel up-front and a 27.5in wheel on the rear.The rear-suspension travel is delivered by Canyons Triple Phase linkage. This is based around a four-bar design and is said to provide good mid-stroke support and a bottomless feel on big hits.The Spectral:ONfly is aimed at trail to enduro riding. - CanyonUp-front, there's a 160mm suspension fork. All the bikes in the range feature a 36mm or 38mm-stanchion fork, as well as 200mm brake rotors front and rear.Canyon has bucked the trend of internal-headset cable routing, choosing down-tube cable routing instead. Thisremoves the hassle of cutting cables to replace headset bearings.Double-sealed pivot points should keep the linkage moving smoothly. - CanyonThe brand also says it has used double-sealed pivot points in the linkage to reduce water and dust ingress in the pursuit of longevity.There is also a mount under the top tube for a spare tube or multi-tool.Long reach measurementsThe TQ motor settings can be changed using the TQ App. - CanyonCanyon has given the Spectral:ONfly an aggressive geometry with long reach measurements and slack head angles through all sizes.Four sizes are available: small, medium, large and extra-large, with the medium featuring a 470mm reach measurement and a slack 64-degrees head angle.Chainstay lengths remain the same on all sizes at 440mm.Canyon Spectral:ONfly spec and priceCanyon Spectral:ONfly CF8The Spectral:ONfly CF8 is the starting point of the range. - CanyonFork: RockShox Lyrik, 160mmShock: RockShox Deluxe Select+Motor: TQ HPR50Drivetrain: Shimano DeoreBrakes: SRAM Code RWheels: SunRingl Trail ExpertTyres: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Maxxterra EXOPrice: 5,199 / $5,999 / 5,599Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF9The Spectral:ONfly CF9 looks to offer decent value for money. - CanyonFork: Fox 36 Performance, 160mmShock: Fox DPS PerformanceMotor: TQ HPR50Drivetrain: Shimano XTBrakes: Shimano XT 4-pistonWheels: DT Swiss H1900 LSTyres: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Maxxterra EXOPrice: 5,849 / 6,299Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF CLLTVThe CLLTV edition features SRAM GX AXS Transmission. - CanyonFork: Fox 36 Performance Elite, 160mmShock: Fox Float X PerformanceMotor: TQ HPR50Drivetrain: SRAM GX AXS TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Code Silver StealthWheels: DT Swiss HX1700 LSTyres: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 Maxxterra EXO (front), Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Maxxterra EXO (rear)Price: 6,799 / $7,499 / 7,299Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF LTDThe Spectral:ONfly CF LTD is the range-topping model. - CanyonFork: Fox 36 Factory, 160mmShock: Fox Float X FactoryMotor: TQ HPR50Drivetrain: SRAM XX AXS TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Code Ultimate StealthWheels: Reynolds Blacklabel ExpertTyres: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Maxxterra EXOPrice: 8,349 / 8,999

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Canyons new lightweight Spectral:ONfly eMTB combines some of the best all-mountain tech to create an ebike that should be a blast to ride on everything from local singletrack to big mountain epic trails. The proven all-mountain versatility of the Spectral family with a full carbon frame and 150/160mm travel. Simple, adjustable, and effective Keep It Stable steering stabilization. And the lightweight powerhouse of TQs compact HPR50 ebike powertrain with a light 360Wh internal battery and the option for an external range extender. Canyon Spectral:ONfly lightweight all-mountain trail eMTB(Photos by Rupert Fowler/Canyon)Canyon designed the Spectral:ONfly with one goal in mind: Create a [e]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-fiber e-MTB chassis capable of enduro-level riding. With complete e-MTB bikes weighing as little as 18.1kg (40lb), the Spectral:ONfly is lightweight, yes, but its no flimsy pushover.How will it ride?Let me start off by saying that I havent had the chance to ride this ebike yet, but it looks especially promising. Im a long-time fan of the Spectral platform for its geometry & suspension versatility from classic trail rides to full enduro. And this addresses the only minor downside Ive seen in the latest generation, going back to a longer travel 160mm fork to balance the fact that you will certainly get this ebike to the top of some wild descents. And the TQ ebike drive system is undeniably one of the best on the market. At the moment, no other system I have ridden can match TQ for a natural ride feel, nor TQs level of pedal-assist customization that allows the rider to tailor motor support to how you actually want the ebike to feel. (Geek out with me a bit on that customization here on a different TQ eMTB.)And KIS system tucked in behind the TQ toptube display this simple but unique steering stabilization system is pretty cool. Ive ridden it on four bikes now, and have one at home. It truly changes how you ride a mountain bike. It really delivers more confidence & control at high speeds, through rough stuff, and in the air. Although it does make you slightly relearn bike handling at slow speeds in the steeps. Its fun, its weird, and you can always dial it back or even disconnect it if you dont feel like its improving your ride. But its surely worth everyone trying.2024 Canyon Spectral:ONfly Pricing, options & availabilityThe new Canyon Spectral:ONfly range includes four complete all-mountain ebike builds.2024 Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF LTDThe absolute top-of-the-line, and the one best suited to emptying your pocketbook is this 9000 Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF LTD. The lightweight limited edition build gets a top-tier spec with 160mm Fox 36 & 150mm Float X Factory suspension, a full SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-type drivetrain, Code Ultimate Stealth brakes, and Reynolds Black Label Expert carbon wheels.Spectral:ONfly CF CLLCTVThe next tier $7500 / 7300 Spectral:ONfly CF CLLCTV build is put together not specifically to be a more affordable spec, but more to be more of a hard-charging light enduro eMTB build inspired by Canyons pro gravity mountain bike team. Suspension travel is the same front & rear, but its fork stanchions get boosted with a Fox 38 paired to the Float X piggyback rear shock, both in all-black Performance Elite trim. A SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission, Code Silver Stealth brakes, and alloy DT Swiss HX1700 LS wheels round out the build.Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF 9Dialing back to regular all-rounder ebike riding territory, the 6300 Spectral:ONfly CF 9 gets a Fox 36 Performance fork & single can Float DPS Performance shock, with a mechanical Shimano XT drivetrain & brakes, and also aluminum DT Swiss H1900 LS wheels.Spectral:ONfly CF 8And then, the $6000 / 5600 Canyon Spectral:ONfly CF 8 is the most affordable version of the new lightweight carbon eMTB, specd with a RockShox Lyrik & Deluxe Select+ suspension combo, Deore drivetrain, SRAM Code R brakes, and alloy Sun-Ringle Trail Expert wheelset.All four Spectral:ONfly models are available directly from Canyon. You can see from the pricing that only 2 are available in the US and theyll be available in the first weeks of October, while the rest have otherwise global consumer-direct availability now.Canyon.comThe post Canyon Spectral:ONfly eMTB Mixes All-Mountain KIS Stability with Light TQ Power appeared first on Bikerumor.

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