There are just 2 wires from the 6 V light connector leading to the USB connector, which is mounted on the top tube.
https://www.canyon.com/en-fi/gear/bike-parts/spare-and-wear-parts/spare-wear-parts/canyon-gp0115-01-usb-powersocket/10002759.html
I am not sure that it is wise. USB is supposed to have only 5 V . My Canyon has a USB outlet, I am pretty certain the connector has a voltage dropping circuitry inside.
Bikeradar has a short article now out too.
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-ep600-ep801/?fbclid=IwAR2c5UKa_8j15_5mppisVRM3u7JZYQyf5aqqRrfUyDAanYu5jjNYgUtxgFg
Ebike-MTB reviewers seem to be pretty much enduro or DH riders, who want very much downhill capable bikes. To me it seems that Spectral has fairly steep head tube angle, short chainstays and thus fairly short wheelbase for a modern bike. IMHO the bike feels like a very capable trail bike, which...
So, this is a post I did not want to make. But since usually people only complain, I thought it would be nice to hear a different story.
My 2019 Spectral on developed play in rear suspension main pivot. I examined it and found a broken main pivot axle. I also knew that it would take tools that...
Basically the motor systems available in Europe are Bafang and Oli. Polini maybe in the future.
Other systems are very hard to find and costly. E.g. Shimano E-800 at about 1200 € for the bare motor and I've only seen those available 3 times in single digit numbers so far.
I would buy the CF 7 with 900 Wh battery and see how it rides before spending any money for upgrades. I tested CF 8 and while it was very nice, it was not light years ahead of my 2019 model.
I suspect that my first major upgrade to the CF 7 would be the rear shock. Price difference to CF 8 is...
The grips and maybe saddle if they do not fit you.
BTW, the CF 8 spec with the smaller battery costs almost exactly twice what I paid for my 2019 one and has the same suspension.
Is it better?
Well yes, certainly, but is it twice as good?
I'd get the 900 Wh and buy a 720 as second one, if you really are looking to save weight
Upgrades:
Contact points, as you need
Shock upgrade
Lyrik damper upgrade
Wheels, when they get trashed
Brakes, maybe
Tyres when they wear out or get trashed
Drivetrain when it wears out
A week ago I attended a Canyon demo day and I rode Spectral:ON CF and Spectral 125 and a Spectral 29. I do not think I'll ever go back on Amish bike, unless I change my riding totally and buy a DH bike and begin doing bike parks with uplift service. The 125 was a hoot though. I wish Canyon made...