Description
Canyon has just launched its first Avinox-powered e-bike, and it could just be the best value option on the market. The Spectral:ON CF9 costs £6,699 or €6,999 ($9,499 USD), which is £2,300 or €2,000 cheaper than the equivalently-specced Amflow PX Carbon Pro. That's amazing value for money. But how does it ride? Watch our first ride review video to find out.
The Spectral:ON platform uses MX wheels and gets a 160mm fork with 155mm travel at the rear. But you can also run 29in wheels (using the included flip chips to correct the geometry) and run a longer travel fork (up to 170mm) if you desire. The 2.9kg full carbon frame is sleek and light, using the high density Avinox 700Wh internal battery to slim down the down tube. And all-up weight on the CF9 in size medium is claimed to be 21.7kg.
Peak power is 1,500W in Boost mode, with peak torque at 150Nm, but Canyon has created its own custom modes that progressively increase power, support, and responsiveness as you cycle through the modes from Eco to Turbo.
Sizing ranges from S-XL, with 445mm reach on the S, 470mm on the M, 495mm on the L and 520mm on the XL. Head angle is 64º (claimed) with 442mm chainstays on the two smaller sizes and 447mm on the L and XL. We measured the BB height at 332mm in the long chainstay setting and the 27.5in rear wheel. We also experimented with fork and shock settings and ended up increasing the size of the volume spacer in the shock from 0.1in³ to 0.3in³, and went from 80-82psi in the fork, adding a third volume spacer. Pressure in the shock was 187psi. Rider height: 178cm / weight 78kg and we rode the size Medium.
Spec on the CF9 model includes a Fox Factory 36 fork, Float X Factory shock, SRAM X0 AXS drivetrain, SRAM Maven Silver brakes, DT Swiss HXC1700 carbon wheels and a carbon handlebar. Included as standard is the 4A charger, but you can upgrade to the 12A fast charger at point of purchase.
The Spectral:ON CF9 is available to order now, with first units shipping in mid-January 2027.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Frame
02:24 Motor and battery
03:47 Suspension
04:49 Components
05:47 Performance and handling
07:51 Verdict
You might also be interested in our range test videos on the Amflow PX Carbon Pro here: https://youtu.be/EvFu8z4p2dE
Range test on the Canyon Spectral:ON with Shimano EP801 motor and new 800Wh battery:
https://youtu.be/EqkYxOen58g
First ride review of the Amflow PX Carbon Pro:
https://youtu.be/bGcf6S2j7MI
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