Canyon

Spectral:ON 2022

Discontinued✎Full Power · TrailLegacy · 0.4/10iFreshness 0.4/10
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.

Motor

Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85Nm · 500W↗

Battery

Canyon BT002 720Wh

Travel F/R

150/155mm

Wheels

MX (29F / 27.5R)✎

Frame

Full carbon

Weight

21.84 kg

Price

From £4,749

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Canyon Spectral:ON 2022

From £4,749

The 2022 Spectral:ON was a ground-up reboot of Canyon's playful mullet e-MTB, and the first to wear a full-carbon frame with a carbon rear triangle. It pairs a 29in front wheel with a 27.5in rear, a 150mm fork (the frame is rated to 160mm) and 155mm of rear travel via Canyon's four-bar Triple Phase Suspension, all driven by Shimano's 85Nm EP8 motor. Canyon's own 720Wh battery is standard, with a high-capacity 900Wh pack offered as an option on everything bar size S.Geometry was made longer and slacker than the outgoing bike: a 65.5 degree head angle, a 76.5 degree effective seat angle and reach growing 25mm per size from 435mm (S) to 510mm (XL), with a constant 440mm chainstay. The result is a more centred, stable descender that keeps the mullet rear wheel's flickability. The CF line spans the value-focused CF 7 (RockShox Lyrik Select, Shimano XT) through the Fox 36 Rhythm, SLX-braked CF 8 to the SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Fox 36 Performance Elite CF 9 on DT Swiss wheels, while the lighter CFR frame underpins the Fox Factory CFR and the SRAM AXS, RockShox Flight Attendant CFR LTD flagship that tips the scales at a notably light 22.05kg.This generation has since been discontinued and superseded by later Spectral:ON models, so the 2022 bike is now an end-of-line buy. It remains a well-rounded, relatively light full-carbon mullet e-MTB with strong battery capacity and a sensible spread of builds.

EMTB Forums verdict

The 2022 Spectral:ON was a ground-up reboot of Canyon's playful mullet e-MTB, and the first to wear a full-carbon frame with a carbon rear triangle. It pairs a 29in front wheel with a 27.5in rear, a 150mm fork (the frame is rated to 160mm) and 155mm of rear travel via Canyon's four-bar Triple Phase Suspension, all driven by Shimano's 85Nm EP8 motor. Canyon's own 720Wh battery is standard, with a high-capacity 900Wh pack offered as an option on everything bar size S.

Geometry was made longer and slacker than the outgoing bike: a 65.5 degree head angle, a 76.5 degree effective seat angle and reach growing 25mm per size from 435mm (S) to 510mm (XL), with a constant 440mm chainstay. The result is a more centred, stable descender that keeps the mullet rear wheel's flickability. The CF line spans the value-focused CF 7 (RockShox Lyrik Select, Shimano XT) through the Fox 36 Rhythm, SLX-braked CF 8 to the SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Fox 36 Performance Elite CF 9 on DT Swiss wheels, while the lighter CFR frame underpins the Fox Factory CFR and the SRAM AXS, RockShox Flight Attendant CFR LTD flagship that tips the scales at a notably light 22.05kg.

This generation has since been discontinued and superseded by later Spectral:ON models, so the 2022 bike is now an end-of-line buy. It remains a well-rounded, relatively light full-carbon mullet e-MTB with strong battery capacity and a sensible spread of builds.

Geometry read

What the numbers mean on the trail

Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.

Size

Descending

A solid all-round descender (65.5° head angle, 155mm) — capable in the rough and steep without being an all-out bruiser.

Playfulness

Short 440mm rear and a lighter build — easy to pop, manual and throw around.

Size balance

Balanced front-to-rear in L (FC:RC 1.85) — weight sits evenly between the wheels.

Technical climbing

Climbs well — a 76.5° seat keeps the front planted. 500W of peak power and 85Nm of torque — a strong full-power motor.

Best suited toPlayful trail riding — jumps, pumps and tight, techy singletrack.

Easy to throw around; happiest when you're active on the bike.

Watch out forNo major red flags in the L geometry.

The numbers are well balanced for its category.

How it stacks up vs other Full Power · Trail bikes (from 245 bikes in the database)

Weight21.84 kg1.2 kg lighter than average

Battery720 Whabout average capacity

Motor torque85 Nm13 Nm below average

Value for money73/100from £4,749 · most Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) bikes ~£5,610

⚙️ Adjustable geometry: this frame has a high/low setting — low drops the BB and slackens the head angle for more descending stability; high lifts the BB and steepens slightly for clearance and a perkier, more playful feel.

Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.

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Important safety note from Canyon: the Spectral:ON CF / CFR and Torque:ON CF models may have damage to the battery

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OWNERS’ REPORT

Canyon Spectral:ON — what owners actually know

3,069 posts · 578 owners · data through Feb 2026

50LEGACY (EP8/EP801 era, 2022-2025): battery recall - cracked casings on ALL 720/900Wh Spectral:ON CF/CFR batteries (Nov… · typical onset: Recall notice 2024-11-06.

12LEGACY (E8000 era, 2018-2021): shock-extension plastic bushings and budget pivot bearings fail early · typical onset: Bushings: 250-1,600km.

6LEGACY (E8000 + EP8 eras): lower headset bearing/cup encased Block Lock design, and 2023-era cups effectively glued in · typical onset: When the lower bearing dies - wet-climate bikes within 1-2 winters

✓16,000km Neuron:ON/Spectral:ON family bike still on its ORIGINAL shock bushings - owner washes the pivot area with a damp cloth only

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Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike

	S	M	L	XL
Reach	435 mm	460 mm	485 mm	510 mm
Stack	634 mm	643 mm	652 mm	661 mm
Seattube	420 mm	440 mm	460 mm	480 mm
Chainstay	440 mm	440 mm	440 mm	440 mm
Headtube Angle	65.5°	65.5°	65.5°	65.5°
Seattube Angle (eff)	76.5°	76.5°	76.5°	76.5°
Wheelbase	1194 mm	1223 mm	1252 mm	1281 mm
Headtube	115 mm	125 mm	135 mm	145 mm
Standover	809 mm	814 mm	820 mm	825 mm
Front Centre	754 mm*	783 mm*	812 mm*	841 mm*
FC:RC	1.71	1.78	1.85	1.91

Trims · 5

	CF 7 £4,749	CF 8 £5,499	CF 9 £6,399	CFR £8,199	CFR LTD £9,999
Motor	Shimano EP8 (DU-EP800) · 85 Nm · all trims
Battery	Canyon BT002 720Wh · 720 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	150/155 mm · all trims
Frame	Carbon (CF)	Carbon (CF)	Carbon (CF)	Carbon (CFR)	Carbon (CFR)
Fork	RockShox Lyrik Select, 150 mm, 35 mm stanchions	Fox 36 Rhythm Grip, 150 mm	Fox 36 Performance Elite, Grip2 damper, 150 mm	FOX 36 Factory, 29in, Grip2 damper, 44 mm offset, 150 mm	RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150 mm, 35 mm stanchions, 44 mm offset, Flight Attendant automatic suspension
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select, 155 mm	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float X Performance	FOX Float X Factory EVOL	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, 155 mm
Stem	Canyon:ON ST0031 · all trims
Handlebar	Canyon:ON HB0057 Riser bar · all trims
Grips	Canyon Lock-On · all trims
Saddle	Fizik Terra Aidon X5 · all trims
Seatpost	Iridium SP0050 Dropper Post, 30.9 mm	Iridium SP0050 Dropper Post	Iridium SP0050 dropper, 30.9 mm	Fox Transfer Factory dropper	RockShox Reverb AXS wireless dropper, 150 mm, 30.9 mm
Brakes	Shimano Deore MT6100 4-piston hydraulic disc (front and rear)	Shimano M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc (front and rear)	SRAM Code RS 4-piston hydraulic disc (front and rear)	Shimano XTR 4-piston hydraulic disc (front and rear)	SRAM Code RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc (front and rear), tool-free reach and bite-point adjust
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT, 12-speed	Shimano XT, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle AXS, wireless, 12-speed	Shimano XTR, 12-speed	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, wireless
Crank	Shimano STEPS e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; Canyon:ON 34t direct-mount chainring	Shimano STEPS e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; Canyon:ON 34t direct-mount chainring	Shimano STEPS HOLLOWTECH e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; SRAM X-Sync 34t chainring on Shimano SM-CRE80-B spider	Shimano STEPS HOLLOWTECH e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm	Shimano STEPS HOLLOWTECH e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore, 12-speed	Shimano SLX, 12-speed	SRAM Eagle AXS controller, 12-speed	Shimano XTR, 12-speed	SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker, 12-speed
Cassette	Shimano, 12-speed (10-51)	Shimano, 12-speed (10-51)	SRAM Eagle, 12-speed (10-52)	Shimano XTR, 12-speed (10-51)	SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed (10-52)
Chain	Shimano, 12-speed	Shimano, 12-speed	SRAM Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano M9100 XTR, 12-speed	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Drivetrain	Shimano XT, 12-speed; Shimano STEPS e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; Canyon:ON 34t direct-mount chainring; Shimano Deore, 12-speed; Shimano, 12-speed (10-51); Shimano, 12-speed	Shimano XT, 12-speed; Shimano STEPS e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; Canyon:ON 34t direct-mount chainring; Shimano SLX, 12-speed; Shimano, 12-speed (10-51); Shimano, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle AXS, wireless, 12-speed; Shimano STEPS HOLLOWTECH e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; SRAM X-Sync 34t chainring on Shimano SM-CRE80-B spider; SRAM Eagle AXS controller, 12-speed; SRAM Eagle, 12-speed (10-52); SRAM Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano XTR, 12-speed; Shimano STEPS HOLLOWTECH e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; Shimano XTR, 12-speed; Shimano XTR, 12-speed (10-51); Shimano M9100 XTR, 12-speed	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, wireless; Shimano STEPS HOLLOWTECH e-MTB crank arms, 165 mm; SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker, 12-speed; SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed (10-52); SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Wheels	RaceFace AR30 (front) / RaceFace AR35 (rear) on Shimano MT400 / MT510 hubs	Sun Ringle Duroc (15x110 front)	DT Swiss H1900 (29in front / 27.5in rear)	Reynolds TR 309 E carbon (front, 29er) / Reynolds TR 367 E carbon (rear, 27.5in), Reynolds Tre hubs	Reynolds TR 309 E carbon (front, 29er) / Reynolds TR 367 E carbon (rear, 27.5in)
Tyres	Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxTerra EXO 29x2.5 (front) / Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO 27.5x2.6 (rear)	Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxTerra EXO 29x2.5 (front) / Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO 27.5x2.6 (rear)	Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxTerra EXO 29x2.5 (front) / Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO 27.5x2.6 (rear)	Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 (front) / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.6 WT (rear)	Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxTerra EXO 29x2.5 (front) / Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO 27.5x2.6 (rear)
Weight	23.05 kg	23.05 kg	22.84 kg	21.84 kg	22.05 kg
Price	£4,749	£5,499	£6,399	£8,199	£9,999

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