CANYON LAUNCHES SPECTRAL:ON CF LTD MODEL

Embargoed until 11:00 CET, Thursday, 12th November 2026: Today, Canyon Bicycles unveils the Spectral:ON CF LTD, the top-of-the-line model in the brand’s all-new Spectral:ON CF line-up. The top-tier model debuts today on Canyon.com and will be available for order in most markets in December. Canyon expects to begin shipping this new bike (and all other new Spectral:ON CF models) to consumers in January.

Equipped with premium parts and weighing a mere 20.8 kilograms (45.8 pounds), this limited-edition model (only 150 will be produced) sets the bar high when it comes to pure performance.

The heart and soul of this, and all of Canyon’s new carbon Spectral:ON CF models, is the light-yet-tough, full-carbon frame. Built to withstand Category 4e strength and impact testing, this bike is designed to endure season after season of hard riding on tough trails, despite the frame weighing just 2.9 kilograms (6.3 pounds).

Add Avinox’s premier motor and battery combo (the M2S and FP700, respectively) to that carbon chassis and what you get is a full-power e-MTB that approaches the weight of some SL e-bikes yet delivers a staggering 150Nm of torque and 1,500W of peak power. For context, that’s nearly twice the power of full power e-MTBs from just a few years ago.

The Spectral:ON CF LTD is equipped with a parts package that truly makes the case for “dream bike” status. Examples here include RockShox’s premier Lyrik and Super Deluxe Ultimate fork and rear shock, SRAM’s Gucci-grade XX AXS electronic drivetrain, powerful SRAM Maven Ultimate disc brakes, and DT Swiss’ top tier HXC1500 Carbon wheels.

• Progressive geometry: The Spectral:ON CF’s new geometry takes cues from both Canyon's award-winning Strive:ON and Spectral CF. The slack 64-degree head angle keeps the bike stable on fast descents while it’s steep 78.5-degree seat angle puts you in the perfect position to efficiently crank out the power on climbs. The combination of those angles (combined with a longer rear centre) also places you in a nicely balanced position that boosts rear wheel traction on steep, loose climbs.

• Tuned carbon equals more control: Adopting what Canyon learned from creating its e-Enduro World Series-winning Strive:ON, they've carefully tuned the Spectral:ON CF frame to offer the perfect balance of front-end stiffness and rear-end compliance. The bike’s stiffer front triangle boosts steering precision while the more compliant seat and chainstays work in conjunction with the suspension to soak up trail chatter and improve traction.
• Improved climbing and descending: Canyon revised the Spectral:ON CF’s leverage curve and increased both anti-squat and anti-rise. The result? Better performance, up and down the mountain. The bike pedals more efficiently and has better mid-stroke support, which contributes to its playful feel. Moreover, the bike stays remarkably stable and planted, even under hard and sudden braking.
• Class-leading power: Avinox’s M2S motor delivers up to 1,500W and 150Nm of torque so smoothly and quietly that it feels like a natural extension of you…assuming you already happened to possess superhero-level strength.
• Next-generation battery: Each Spectral:ON CF model is equipped with Avinox’s premium 700-Watt hour, FP700 battery. That slim battery is a big part of the performance story. Avinox’s most advanced battery enabled Canyon to minimize weight, maximize playful handling, and create an incredibly sleek bike. It also gives riders the ability to tap into that awesome 1,500W of peak power in each of the motor’s five ride-assist modes.
• Zero hassles: The Spectral:ON CF is remarkably advanced yet doesn’t require a PhD in rocket science to work on it. Example? Replacing brake lines is as simple as pushing the line through the headtube port and watching it exit the chainstay port. Fully guided. No need to remove the battery or motor. Quick. Painless. Awesome.

Four new models, launching between October and January

The Spectral:ON CF LTD is the second new Spectral:ON model to be launched this year. On October 13th of this year, Canyon kicked things off by showcasing the Spectral:ON CF 9 model. An additional two Spectral:ON CF models will be announced and showcased on Canyon.com between now and January 2027. Bikes will be available for pre-order in early December. Bike deliveries will begin in January.

NOTES TO EDITORS

1. The embargo expires at 11:00 CET, Thursday, 12th November 2026.

2. For more detailed geometry information and images, see here.