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Canyon has introduced its new Spectral:ONfly – a lightweight e-MTB for aggressive trail riding.
Four models, ranging in price from £5,199 to £8,349 are now available in all markets outside of the United States. U.S. consumers will have their choice of two models (the CF8 and CF CLLCTV), beginning the first week of October.
Canyon designed the Spectral:ONfly as a 150mm travel all-rounder that sports a 2.65kg (5.8lb) carbon-fiber e-MTB chassis.
The Spectral:ONfly maintains some of the features seen on other recent launches from the German brand.
Integrated Keep It Stable (K.I.S.) steering stabiliser elevates rider control and confidence in loose, choppy terrain, while Canyon has also included double-sealed pivot points and trail tough frame protection.
Additional spec highlights include forks with 36 or 38mm stanchions, disc brakes with 200mm rotors (front and rear), and long-travel (up to 230mm) dropper posts.
A spokesperson for Canyon added: “But the real stand-out feature of this bike is the near-hidden motor.
“The Spectral:ONfly doubles your pedalling power (at peak assist) with the smooth, silent performance of TQ’s HPR50 drive system.
“Building a lean, sophisticated e-MTB called for an equally lean and innovative motor and power supply, TQ’s tiny-yet-mighty motor and 360Wh battery proved the perfect choice.”
Riders seeking to boost the bike’s range can mount TQ’s 160Wh range extender battery—increasing their kilometers-per-charge by up to 44%.
Coming with three support modes, plus a walk-assist function, TQ’s HPR50 offer a claimed peak torque of 50Nm.
The Spectral:ONfly line up includes the following models.
Spectral:ONfly CF LTD | £8,349: The LTD model is decked out with a build kit that includes Fox 36/Float X Factory suspension, SRAM XX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain, SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth stoppers, and Reynolds Black Label Expert carbon wheelset.
Spectral:ONfly CF CLLCTV | £6,799: The most aggressive version of the Spectral:ONfly sports a Fox 38/Float X Performance Elite fork and rear shock, SRAM GX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain, SRAM Code Silver Stealth brakes, and DT Swiss HX1700 LS wheelset.
Spectral:ONfly CF 9 | £5,849: Highlights here include a Fox 36/DPS Performance fork and rear shock, Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes, and DT Swiss H1900 LS hoops.
Spectral:ONfly CF 8 | £5,199: The CF 8 features an affordable “ready for anything” package that includes RockShox Lyrik/Deluxe Select+ suspension combo, Shimano Deore drivetrain, SRAM Code R brakes, and Sun-Ringle Trail Expert wheelset.
