Canyon Spectral:ONfly: suspension setup & specs
The Canyon Spectral:ONfly is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel and 150 mm at the rear. It is powered by TQ HPR50. Here you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Canyon Spectral:ONfly →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29" x 27.5".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF 8 | RockShox Lyrik (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | – | 150 mm | TQ HPR50 360 Wh | 18.9 kg | €2,999 | Setup → |
| CF 9 | FOX 36 Performance (160 mm) | FOX Float DPS Performance | – | 150 mm | TQ HPR50 360 Wh | 18.8 kg | €3,499 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Canyon Spectral:ONfly sits above average: across the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database, the median is 150 mm. The rear offers 150 mm, 10 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Canyon Neuron:ON and the Canyon Strive:ON in the Canyon range. The frame is made of carbon.
The Canyon Spectral:ONfly does well on weight: 18.8 kg for the CF 9 build is 4.6 kg below the median of comparable bikes (23.4 kg). Prices for the Canyon Spectral:ONfly start at €2,999 (CF 8), below the category median of €5,500. The top build, CF 9, costs €3,499. Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Lyrik to the FOX 36 Performance. Drive comes from TQ HPR50, paired with 360 Wh of battery capacity.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Lyrik): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (RockShox Deluxe Select+): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Target SAG for the Canyon Spectral:ONfly
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Canyon specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.