Canyon Spectral CF 9: First Fortnight Findings

The new Canyon Spectral CF trail bike has dropped a bit of travel but added the K.I.S. steering stabiliser. Here’s our first impressions…

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By ben_haworth

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Canyon Spectral CF 9: First Fortnight Findings

Cons
Very stiff frame

When did this become a disadvantage on a suspension bike?

As soon as 3D traction was invented

@Benji … What grips do you immediately switch out to?

‘Steering stabiliser’?
I suspect I need a steering ‘radicalizer’ to untame my weak lines.

@rickon Ergon GDH Team (that are on test at the mo). My own bikes sport Gusset Sleeper push-ons.