Canyon Spectral: suspension setup & specs
The Canyon Spectral is a trail bike with 150 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. This page lists the 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Canyon Spectral →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29 / 29" x 27.5".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | RockShox Lyrik (150 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | 230x57.5 | – | 16.0 kg | €2,299 | Setup → |
| 6 | FOX 36 Performance (150 mm) | FOX Float X Performance | 230x57.5 | – | 15.9 kg | €2,699 | Setup → |
| CF 7 | FOX 36 Rhythm GRIP (150 mm) | FOX Float X Performance | 210x55 | 140 mm | 16.0 kg | €2,999 | Setup → |
| AL LTD | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate (150 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | 230x57.5 | – | 15.7 kg | €3,499 | Setup → |
| CF 8 | FOX 36 Performance Elite (150 mm) | FOX Float X Performance Elite | 210x55 | 140 mm | 15.1 kg | €3,999 | Setup → |
| CF 9 | FOX 36 Float Factory (150 mm) | FOX Float X Factory | 210x55 | 140 mm | 15.1 kg | €4,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the Canyon Spectral runs 150 mm – 10 mm more than the 140 mm median we calculated from 44 bikes in the “trail bike” category. The rear offers 140 mm, 10 mm less than the front. Within Canyon’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Canyon Neuron and the Canyon Torque on travel. Depending on the build, the frame is aluminium or carbon.
Canyon quotes 15.1 kg for the CF 8 build; that is 1.2 kg more than the 13.9 kg median of 14 comparable bikes. There are 0.9 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. Prices for the Canyon Spectral start at €2,299 (5), below the category median of €3,000. The top build, CF 9, costs €4,999. For suspension, Canyon combines components from FOX and RockShox. In total, 6 different forks are used, from the RockShox Lyrik to the FOX 36 Float Factory. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 29 / 29" x 27.5".
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 (FOX Float X Performance): 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.
Target SAG for the Canyon Spectral
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Canyon take priority.
150 mm fork, 57.5 mm shock stroke (5, 6, AL LTD)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm | 24 % = 13.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm | 28 % = 16.1 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm | 30 % = 17.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm | 27 % = 15.5 mm on the shock shaft |
150 mm fork, 55.0 mm shock stroke (CF 7, CF 8, CF 9)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm | 24 % = 13.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm | 28 % = 15.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm | 30 % = 16.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm | 27 % = 14.9 mm on the shock shaft |
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. 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 | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.