Most people really consider riding a Canyon because of its benchmark setting, fantastic value and online only pricing. That can actually obscure the fact that the Spectral EX is one of the best trail bikes available at any price.
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Canyon Spectral AL 7.0 EX spec overview
- Frame: Canyon Spectral AL
- Rear shock: RockShox Monarch RT3
- Fork: RockShox Pike RCT3
- Rear derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle
- Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle Trigger
- Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
- Cassette: SRAM XG-1295 Eagle
- Wheelset: Mavic XA Elite
- Tyres: Maxxis High Roller II 2.4, Maxxis Minion Semi Slick 2.3
- Cranks: SRAM X1 1400 Eagle
- Chain: SRAM XO1 Eagle
- Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP Pressfit
- Stem: Renthal Apex 35
- Handlebar: Renthal Fat Bar lite
- Grips: Ergon GE10 Slim
- Saddle: SDG Circuit MTN
- Seat post: RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Saddle clamp: Canyon Race Clamp
Canyon Spectral AL 7.0 EX frame and equipment
For a start the ‘EX’ geometry introduced last year is totally on point. 780mm bar and 50mm stem command a relaxed, confidence inspiring 66.5-degree head angle at the end of an extra long ‘body English’ enhancing 455mm reach. Short 430mm seat stays and low, centrally mounted rocker and shock keep the conventional 142mm width back end lively.
Alternatively, traditional shorter fit and double chainring fans can choose the standard Spectral. Either way the alloy frame is beautifully constructed too with a mix of subtly pressure shaped tubes and machined terminals creating a ride quality and weight (2,450g) comparable with (or better than) many carbon frames.
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The 7.0 EX spec is a showcase of everything that’s great about SRAM’s current MTB range too. A benchmark tough yet light 150mm travel RockShox Pike RC fork is teamed with an equally dependable, DebonAir can equipped Monarch RT shock.
1x11 GX sequential gears are driven by a stiff hollow armed S1400 cranks with an E13 chain guide. The Guide four cylinder brakes get a 200mm front rotor for extra power and an internally routed ‘Stealth’ Reverb dropper seat post holds the top quality SDG Circuit saddle.
Canyon Spectral AL 7.0 EX early verdict
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