2022 CANYON SPECTRAL 29 AL 6 | Is This the Best Value Mountain Bike of 2022?? | Unbox & Build!
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- čas přidán 15. 04. 2022
- NEW BIKE DAY!!!
Today I'm building the brand new 2022 Canyon Spectral 29 AL 6. Let's take a closer look at this aggressive trail / enduro mountain bike before its first test ride.
I'll also give you the details on how it stacked up against the other bikes I almost bought instead: the Trek Slash 8 and the Canyon Torque CF 7.
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I got the exact same bike last summer after an eager wait....Spectral 29 AL6. What a fantastic all rounder. Loving this bike 8 months in!
I bought the same exact model bike and absolutely love it!
Thank you for this video! is there a front wheel quick release on the SPECTRAL 29 AL 6 ?
Hey congrats on the new bike would love to see a ride review of it in the near future too
Thanks!! I've got a 2 part review planned...one on how it performs on tech trails and another on flow. I'll be going to Asheville early June so I have a wider variety of trails to test it on and should have the 1st video out the following week 👍
Ordered this book last week! LFG! 🤘
Beautiful Spectral! I just picked up a new Spectral 125 CF7. Way more bike than I need, but for $2,799, I couldn't pass it by. So many great choices, but I am happy with my Spectral.
Your channel name alone is worth a sub 👍 keep shredding!
Thanks!! Just trying to combine my three favorite things into one channel 😂
That's awesome buddy! Congrats :)
Thanks! Can't wait for the first test ride to see if I put it together right 😂
@@beerbikesbarbells haha have fun !
looking forward to a ride review!
Got a trip to Asheville planned in about a month where I can really put it through some legit tests!
nice work with the reflectors
I got one as well, it is my dream bike!! a true rocket on the trails
Congrats!!! What kind of trails do you ride most on it?
Great choice....what size did u get and how tall are you? Thanks
I just got my canyon spectral 27.5 around about the same time and was wondering if anyone had done a review yet ask I've been looking for months for a review video before hand so its good to see one finaly out.
Yeah I've been waiting a little bit for this bike to come in. Seems every time I check the site they have like 2 in stock and they're gone in 5 seconds. I'm guessing everyone else has been having the same issue lol
How are you looking the bike? Thinking of getting one
Mine arrives Thursday. Good choice!
Congrats! Glad you managed to snag one before they were sold out again lol. Just a heads up...when I ordered mine it said it would come with an Ergon enduro saddle, but it actually came with a Selle San Marco. They've updated their website recently to say it might come with a different saddle than advertised, but just in case you were hoping for an Ergon. I don't mind the one I got, but they put the wide version on, and I noticed it made contact with the inside of my legs A LOT when shifting backward on the descents. Pretty annoying, but I'll be swapping it out for something different soon.
@@beerbikesbarbells Thanks! If I don't like it I will swap it with the one on my hardtail.
I'm a huge Canyon fan. Got a Canyon road bike (Ultimate) and city bike(Commuter Sport 8.0). I previously rode a Scott Spark, and before that a Gary Fisher Hi Fi (I know, that's old!). I had considered the Spectral but ended up getting the Torque. I wanted the longer travel, and I liked the components. It's probably more bike than I need, but I've been happy with it. Not much of a downhill guy, prefer tech or flow trails. Happy riding!
I won't judge the Gary Fisher: my first bike was a Gary Fisher Marlin hardtail! Torque is a great option too. I was considering it, but they didn't have the model I wanted in my size when I was ready to buy.
She's a beauty - got mine coming late May/June
Also nice witcher shirt haha
Nice! Did you go with the AL6 as well?
And after playing the games I don't think they could have picked a better actor for Geralt haha, big fan
@@beerbikesbarbells AL6 indeed, absolutely amazing value
Yeah the games are amazing, show is a bit lacklustre but good actor for sure
Does bike feel hard to control? I'm used to 27.5 I was looking into the spectral 125 Al-6 but thought may be too little travel in the rear. Wish canyon would make a trail/Enduro with 150/140
Great choice, waiting for it to get back in stock in July! Happy riding! 😃
Thanks! Yeah I was checking the site every few days and jumped on it once it was back in stock...they don't have many at any one time haha
I think they are available to order now…bought mine today…
@@jakovkamenicki8641 Yes, I ordered the 27.5 as well a few days ago.
@@jakovkamenicki8641 Nice! Which model did you go with??
@@adyandon Good call, I switched from a 27.5 to a 29er so we'll see what I think of the difference 😂
Since you said is there any bikes I did not consider I wanted to mention the Capra Core 2 which has Fox Suspension But is 180mm. But there is also another model the Jeffsy which has 160mm fox suspension and an NX drivetrain. The Spectral is a sick bike and I hope you have some good time riding!!!
Good call, both are awesome choices!! I was leaning toward the Capra about a year ago and was still considering it alongside the Canyon, but it was so rare they had one in stock in my size haha
Settled on the spectral, still torn on if I want the new 27.5 or the 29er
Great choice. When I sell my old Mondraker, I'm going for this one. Modern versatile geometry with nothing lacking regarding componentes.
Thanks for watching! It's been a great bike so far. I just posted Part 1 of a 2-part ride review a couple days ago if you're interested in checking it out 👍
Enjoy the bike, had mine 3 weeks and loving it. Took a while to get dialled but I've removed all spacers and the shock volume reducer and all good. I'd recommend you you get the 54t LN ratchet upgrade for the hub.
Good call! I'm about 200lbs, and I haven't cracked open the fork to see how many spacers are in there but I'll probably need to adjust. Do you know how many teeth the stock hub came with? Did you find it just didn't have enough engagement points?
@@beerbikesbarbells I'm 220 6ft2 on a X large. The fork has 2 tokens and 2 extra. Took 1 out and the ramp was still harsh and stiff feeling. Now have no token at 105 psi and 5 clicks of compression from the start, 2 clicks of rebound. Shock 280psi no spacer 4 clicks of rebound. Get about 80/90 percent travel. I'm getting more travel from the shock now the fork is set correctly, must be the geo and balance of the bike now eg imagine a seesaw with it's pivot point off centre. Standard ratchet was 18t, can get on the gas better with 54t eg entering a transition. I find the bike flows a lot better, used to ride 27.5 but now feels like riding with the wind behind you pushing you along.
@@Usual_Goon Thanks for the tips! I definitely would prefer no lag in engaging the cranks so that might be my next upgrade. What type of terrain do you typically ride?
@@beerbikesbarbells l live in the Calder Valley, one of the best places for MTB in the UK. Orange bikes are based here. It's mainly steep technical Enduro type riding. I'll be here tomorrow. czcams.com/video/ZjhuFpsLomQ/video.html
It comes with the upgrad though?
Great choice of bike, I’m going to save up some money for the 2023 spectral 29 6 which I love the sand colour on.
Nice, you must have some insider info cause I haven't seen the 2023 version yet lol. I don't mind the orange as much anymore, but sand sounds better 👍
@@beerbikesbarbells they just came out a day or 2 ago
How are you liking this bike? im thinking about picking one up. Anything else you would get instead if you had it to do over again?
Dam i kind of wonder why you didnt go the Canyon Spectral CF7? Guess its the component being full shimano & for?. I would prefer a carbon frame, can always upgrade/components later. Anyways very happy for you. I end up getting the Canyon Mullet, arrives next week.
I was also torn between Spectral CF7 & Torque CF7, the torque is very light for its huge suspension. But concluded its too much of park bike and I may struggle with enjoyment/climbing on longer rides.
Ooh the mullet was def my favorite...I rode the Santa Cruz Bronson a couple months ago and loved it...just too far out of my price range haha. I ended up going with the AL 6 over the CF 7 because the frame is actually a little slacker than the carbon version (they designed both frames independently) and for the price, you get better brakes, and I also really like the Minion DHR tires.
Totally agree on the Torque though. I was thinking about it, but I just don't ride park enough to make it worth it
I have a 2020 Spectral CF7, and just recently got the Spectral 125 CF7... To be honest I don't know if I'll ever buy another bike that is not Canyon. If you were looking at the Torque carbon frame, is there a reason you didn't consider the Spectral carbon frame models?
Hi I’m really looking forward to the next video on this bike
I want to buy one in real raw but it’s hard to find a place to get a demo and the weird sizes are concerning
So I’m kinda in a tough spot
Canyon spectral al6 vs yt Jeffrey core 2 ?
Really appreciate the help
Totally understand that, it's so hard to find a place to test ride a direct to consumer brand unless you know someone who owns one already (which I didn't lol). From my own experience and some of the other comments, I'm 6ft tall with a 33in inseam, and the Large frame is perfect for me (even though the website recommended a Medium). Though if you have shorter legs you might want the Medium because I had to install the seatpost all the way down to get it low enough for the dropper to be comfortable at its highest height.
YT is great too, so here's my take on the differences: The Spectral has a slacker head tube angle, longer wheelbase and longer reach, so it's definitely built for more aggressive terrain and will feel more stable and confident. But if the trails you ride most are more flowy, less extreme or you do a lot of climbing, the Jeffsy would probably be a better choice. The Canyon would be more versatile if you plan on riding tons of different terrain including the occasional bike park visit. The YT Capra would be more similar to the Spectral if you were sold on YT vs Canyon.
Component wise, the spec is actually pretty similar, and all for about $500 less...the only issue with the Jeffsy would probably be getting one, because every time I've looked at YT bikes in the past year, the ones I can afford are sold out lol
Thank you ! (lol the yt is hard to get now that I look at it )
And it’s probably for the better cause of the geometry of the canyon is better suited for all types of terrain
I will probably get the canyon just wait until the real raw gets in stock because I don’t know how the orange paint gonna hold up against crash
I crash a lot 😆
Really hoping to see the next video sone in more detail
For now I’m subbing
@@yanivw5162 Thanks! And yeah I'm planning a trip to Asheville in about a month to get some good footage and give the Canyon a real test in some more challenging terrain!!!
Nice! I did order the Spectral CF7, it's arriving in the next 2 weeks (i hope).
Nice! I was between the AL6 and CF7, what did it for me (besides the price) was the SRAM Code brakes on the AL 6...aside from the Shimano XTs on my last bike, they're one of my favorites!
@@beerbikesbarbells since they were all out of stock I was hoping to get one on the Monday stock drops… that’s the one I could order. Would’ve taken the AL6 or the CF8 as well. These days one can be happy to get a bike his size that he or she can afford…
@@Daddelgame That's true, if it was a year or two ago there's no way anything would be in stock at all. The upside is MTBs have been holding their value pretty well: I sold my 2017 Santa Cruz 5010 to buy this one and made $400 more than I paid for it 😁
Hope it comes soon
CF7 is amazing even with its lower end spec which in reality isn’t very low at all. It’s still high quality and you get the carbon frame which looks insane. Love my CF7. Can’t pick much fault with except a creak in the headset early on which was easily remedied with dropping the fork and properly regreasing 👍🏼
Nice 😍
Hey man, I've been struggling to get the dropper post in, the lever has absolutely no tension when I press on it, any tips would be greatly appreciated
Hey, I struggled with this when I was building it too! This is the mistake I was making, maybe it's the same one you've got going on too: so it may look like the dropper post cable will fit right into the gap at the bottom of the post without needing to do anything, but there's a step you have to take first. If you push down really hard on the bottom of the post, you should notice it compresses about an inch. I literally had to push mine down hard on the floor to get it to move the first time. You'll have to compress the bottom of the post, then while holding it down, insert the cable into the gap. With the cable in this new position the post lever should have the tension needed to actuate the post. The instruction manual was not very clear about this lol. Let me know if this works for you 👍
@@beerbikesbarbells Cheers mate, the instruction manual isn't clear at all haha, really appreciate the help
Congrats on being the first person to make a video about this bike! I ordered the AL6 in flat earth because the AL5 wasn’t in stock at the time, though I thought the 5 was a much better value. When the 5 came back in stock I cancelled my order for the 6. Then I saw some pics of flat earth on Reddit and wasn’t liking how peachy coloured the front of the bike looked. Also did a lot of research between the component differences and realized the 6 was a better value than I initially thought. Long story short I’m waiting for my real raw AL6 29er to come in beginning of June now. 😅
I'm also waiting for my AL 5 Real Raw to come in May23-June 3rd! For me, this is a massive upgrade from my 2017 Kona Process 134 haha. I feel like this is such a sleeper bike, it's so hard to find any good Spectral 29er reviews on youtube!!
Haha aluminum frame bikes don't get enough love on CZcams. And you're right on the color...way more peach than it looks on the website but the bronze color on the back is sick! The AL5 wasn't in stock when I bought this one so it was between the 6 and the carbon version. But aside from the CF7 being more expensive, the AL6 also had a slacker head tube angle and better component spec. They designed the aluminum frame completely separate from the carbon which I thought was a cool touch, so I think you made a good call going back to the 6!
@@bLANchy8 My friend bought a 2017 Process a year ago and it's great, but yeah man this Spectral 29er is THE best value I've found...and I've spent way too many hours researching bikes and specs haha. I'll be posting a first ride review once I convert to tubeless and get the last few parts in that I'm waiting on!
The raw is a much better color IMO, wish they gave you the option for the AL 6. Did you get the AL 5 or the shorter travel 125 AL 5?
@@beerbikesbarbells I ordered the AL6 in real raw, after ordering both the AL5&6 in flat earth first and cancelling haha. The 125 real raw looks even nicer than the AL6 raw but I need the travel.
@@beerbikesbarbells I got the 160mm AL 5, to be brutally honest I’m not sure on the difference between the AL5 and AL6? Is it components? The main reason I upgraded was because my riding had progressed beyond what the Kona could handle, I was ready for a bike with more travel, more progressive Geo etc. I live in western Canada near the mountains so I’ll be doing a mix of trail riding and downhill. Can’t wait!
Congrats. Still waiting for mine. 35 days remaining :D
That's exciting! Did you go with the AL 6 or a different model? It seemed they only get a few in stock of each size every couple weeks, so once the Large frame was back in stock I jumped on it haha
@@beerbikesbarbells AL 6 S size for my hobbit 5'6 height. Same for me, was waiting for S size, every frame was available for preorder except S and XS :D Can't wait to ride on it.
@@PUK1SVA Haha that's how it goes, but definitely worth the wait!
Nice video, I just got mine. Is the attachment of the dropper lever with just one bolt? What torque did you use on that bolt?
Do you mean where the lever attaches to the brake lever? Yep, just one bolt. I tightened it just enough so it wouldn't move, but not enough to put too much pressure on the bars...maybe 3-4 Nm. Really wish they had designed the dropper lever with a separate attachment to the bar so you can move it independently of the brake lever, I feel that was kind of a weird design choice...
@@beerbikesbarbells Yeah that is exactly what i meant, thanks dude. I also found that a bit weird, would have thought they would have included an individual clamp for the option.
@@martinalberter6369 Agreed, cause I wanted to put my Wolf Tooth lever on there, but the weird attachment gets in the way lol. My only other complaint is the seat I got was too wide, keeps hitting my legs on steep stuff. It's also not an Ergon like the website specs said when I got it, but now they've added a statement saying they sub a different seat on some models 🙃
How do you like the color in person?
Wow that Slash 8 is a really nice bike, and a lot closer in price to the Spectral once you factor in import + tax on the Spectral (in 🇨🇦 at least, we have to pay 13% on imports plus sales tax of at least 5%, typically Trek and Giant bikes are priced very competitively here and cheaper than the US when factoring in the exchange rate), so the Slash is about $400 more for me but you get the ultimate rear shock (vs select+), 108pt engagement hub (vs 36 I believe), and replaceable downtube protection. Plus the 10mm more travel & I’ve always liked the chunkier look of the Trek frames and they have some of the best finishes in the business. Damn am I buying a Trek now?
The Slash was def a close 2nd in my mind...it only came down to the extra price, but it's a sweet bike! But yeah with the added import taxes I get that makes a big difference for you
The real Raw finish looks sick no one has told me the colour of this bike looks bad :))
@@makka0215 Yeah so apparently the US Canyon site doesn't offer the bike I got in raw...but other people were able to get it 🙃 Gotta say the light orange is growing on me though!
Soon to be mine🥰
You made a good choice!!! They don't have many in stock at one time
@@beerbikesbarbells Yeah I ordered the canyon spectral in October, it was available for that 1 day and hasn't been available since!
*canyon spectral al 27.5 5
I'm thinking of this bike as well. What's your ht and bike size? How's the fit to you? Thank you for sharing!
Hey, I'm 6ft with a 32 in inseam. The Canyon site recommended a Medium, but I ride a Large in every other brand so that's what I got. Honestly, this is a BIG bike, so I probably would have been fine with a Medium. The reach feels fine and it doesn't feel unmanageable, but the standover height is just a little bit high for me. And I had to slam the seat post all the way into the frame for it to be at the right height for me. It works just fine, but there isn't any room for adjustment, so I would defer to their website size guide and not ignore it like I did lol 👍After doing some comparisons, the measurements on their mediums are equal to or greater than larges from other brands.
just bought this from canyon and should be arriving in 2 weeks! How is the setup process and the feel on the trail?
Congrats! Setup was pretty straight-forward. Still messing with the suspension pressures and rebound to get it dialed in to what feels best for me, but that's all personal preference. It handles everything pretty well so far, there were only a couple minor things I wasn't crazy about: 1) Mine didn't come with the Ergon saddle that was described in the specs when I bought it (they've since updated the website to say it may come with a different brand depending on supply). The saddle it did come with is way too wide for me, it kept catching on my inner thighs when shifting back, which got really annoying; 2) the grips are too thin for my liking (I replaced them with ODI Rogue grips; and 3) the bars are pretty heavy and don't dampen vibration well (I replaced with PNW Range bars from my old bike). All of these are minor changes but just some things I noticed! The components felt great for the price, I think this is probably one of the best values on the market right now. I'll take an AL frame with better components over a CF frame with lower quality components any day.
My first wish...❤
How have you found descending technical steep terrain with the canyon spectral? Trying to decide between this bike and ibis ripmo af and don’t have a chance to demo either of them. I have heard the canyon suspension platform can be a bit stiff/harder to keep a line through tech but was wondering how you have found it?
This is a perfectly timed question: I'm actually heading to Asheville tomorrow for a week to shoot a full review at Pisgah and Fire Mountain! It's going to be a 2 Part video: one focused on how it handles tech, and the other about flow. I've never gotten to test a Ripmo, but they both appear to use a similar rear suspension design. Since the trails where I live are NOT techy or steep enough to really test it out, I'll be able to give you a way better and more complete answer after putting the Canyon through its paces in Pisgah. Def check back in a bit once I get that video out, and thanks for your question! 🤙
Hey I’m in the middle of the same decision. The spec on the gx coil ibis is pretty hard to beat so im leaning toward that. Im definitely a brake snob and am looking forward to the OTT adjustment on the dvo fork and supple coil shock. All while people saying its a great climber. Could be nice to save some money with the spectral though.. I just wish either of them had a storage compartments in the frame. Ive demoed bikes with similar geo and really like the feel of 475 reach.
@@davidflores9066 Yeah price was definitely a HUGE consideration for me personally...the AL Spectral has probably the best spec at the best price right now. I love seeing all the new tech and features on the high-end bikes, but I'm at budget-bike status right now 😂
@@beerbikesbarbells awesome! The spectral looks like it will be available early to mid July so that’s when I’m hoping to pull the trigger. Looking forward to the Pisgah vids!
@@timothygreendyk7139 Sweet, well if that's the one you decide on hope you snag one before they sell out again! 🤞
great video, thx! much needed :) what s your saddle height? i m 181 but long lengs, i ve got a saddle height of 75-76cm typically on my bikes. Earlier I ordered the same bike, also Large, because I feel medium would be too short. On my current bike with seat tube length of 470mm I could still install a 210mm dropper, no problem. Curious how it works out as I was also suggested Medium on the website. Also did you weight the bike and maybe wheels separately? I think it weights more than 15.3kg claimed on the website, but upgradeing wheels could shave off weight. Thanks!
I'm 183cm tall and have about a 84cm inseam and with the large I had to put the dropper post all the way down in the seat tube to get it at the right height for me. I'm still glad I went with the large because I like the reach and how the cockpit feels, but if your legs are longer than mine you might have a little more adjustability in the seatpost than me! I haven't been able to weigh it yet so not sure if the claimed weight is accurate...though I think they usually measure with a Medium frame? But I could be wrong.
@@beerbikesbarbells thanks for info! my inseam is more around 87-88cm, just shows that bike fitting simply cannot be done by height only! and why the canyon calculator is kinda stupid...our proportions are just so different, i have long legs-arms, but small head...friend of mine is 189cm tall but we have the same inseam, i could ride his XL Orbea with the same seat height, pretty crazy :D update us with ride impressions and weight in the future :) they usually put weight for size small I think. Thanks!
@@mthe007 Agreed, it was hard to commit to a frame size without being able to test them out in person but luckily it worked out well! And sounds like you'll have no issue with seatpost height adjustment if you go with a Large since your legs have a couple cm on mine haha. And I'm planning a trip to Asheville NC in the next month to put it through some tests 😁
@@beerbikesbarbells sounds cool! although I might get mine already in may so have to do the testing myself :D i might also post a video about sizing and other aspects for the sake of the community
@@mthe007 that would be great! Just about to order one, also getting the recommendation of a medium, however currently on a large.
How tall are you ? I’m 6’1 and I was told to go with the large. Just hope it’s not small for my size
I just bought an torque al 5 looks like a great bike
Nice! Those were out of stock when I bought mine but hope it works out for you!
@@beerbikesbarbells lol yea I had to wait before it was back in stock, but I wanted all the travel so definitely worth it
Thanks for sharing!!!
A friend on Thailand is selling me his Canyon Neuron (I ride Commencal Meta TR in Oregon) to ride in Southern Thailand. However, he is buying a Spectral 29 CF and they keep getting sold out every time he tries to buy!!!
Haha I feel that pain...idk how many weeks of looking it took me before I was both ready to buy and could find a model in stock in my size 🙃 Ride reviews will be coming soon so check back if you're interested!! 🤙
wew nice colorway!
It's pretty bright! Honestly I wasn't a fan at first but it's growing on me lol. It looks better in person than on the website.
Did you look into a Rocky Mountain Instinct ? I’m torn between the Canyon, YT and Rocky Mountain. There’s a 2021 Carbon Instinct on clearance right now for 4000. Considering pulling the trigger but if not I think I’m going with the canyon
Rocky Mountains make some sweet bikes too, and a carbon for $4000 is a great value! Do you know if it's the Carbon 30 model? I went with the Canyon because it's a little more enduro oriented (Rocky Mountain Altitude is probably more similar to the Spectral). The components on the Spectral AL 6 are maybe a little better than the Instinct Carbon 30 and it's a bit cheaper if you don't mind alloy frames, but that's still an awesome deal! Which YT were you considering? They're awesome too...just the ones I liked were never in stock lol
@@beerbikesbarbells yea it’s a 2021 Instinct C30. It retails for 4499 But it’s on clearance for 4000 now. You’re right the spectral may have slightly better components but you can always upgrade components you can’t upgrade a frame. As far the YT I was looking into a Jeffsy but there’s none in stock for my size and they weigh a ton. 4 lbs heavier than the Instinct. 2 lbs heavier than the Spectral. Even looked into a Transition Patrol or Sentinel but like YT none in stock.
One concern I have with the Spectral AL 6 and maybe you can help with this is the hub and engagement. How is it? Do you get the nice rachet sound and how much play in the engagement? I think that’s one area the C30 is slightly better. Both have a great fork and shock just 10mm less travel but it’s still considered a mid travel. Really looking for something under $4000 that’s 55-60 %downhill and 45-40% uphill. Your thoughts?
@@TheRiotMTB Hub sound is 👍 in my opinion...actually like it better than my last bike. I haven't had any major issues with hub engagement so far...it's maybe not the quickest to engage but someone else in the comments previously said they upgraded their hub to one with more engagement points and are really happy with the results. They said they got a "54 tooth LN ratchet upgrade for the hub."
My last bike was a carbon frame but to be honest, the extra 2 lbs weight difference between that and my new bike I don't even notice...though I'm more concerned about downhill performance and don't really care about being a quick climber lol. I think alloy gets a bad rap as being "cheap" and "for beginners" but Canyon designed the alloy frame independently of the carbon frame, so it actually has more aggressive geometry than their carbon frame which is kinda cool. Personally I'll take an alloy frame with better components over a carbon frame with entry-level components any day, but that's just me!
Overall the Instinct's geometry and lighter weight is probably gonna make it a better climber than the Spectral, though may be less stable on really gnarly descents. Oh and didn't even ask...are you going 27.5 or 29er? Hope this helps 👍
@@beerbikesbarbells I think you got me sold on the Spectral. You have some good points about the AL frame. I’m known to be a bit aggressive on my decents and although I rarely crash I’d hate to have a nasty spill and damage the frame so with that in mind I think the AL frame will last the test of time. Plus I like the extra travel and save $500 going with the Canyon. There’s only 2 left in stock so I better make my mind up pretty fast. Keep you posted with my decision. If I haven’t already I’ll subscribe to your channel. My last couple of bikes were hardtails the last being a trek roscoe 7 and as much as I loved that bike I pushed it past it’s limits. Stay tuned!!!
What size did you go for? How tall are you? How have you found this sizing?
I'm 6ft tall. The Canyon size finder recommended a Medium, but I got a Large since that's the size I am in most other brands. The Large definitely feels bigger than other larges, but it's not unmanageable. I was right on the border between sizes, so you could go either way if you are too, but the standover height, reach and wheelbase are definitely bigger than other bike brands when comparing similar sizes, so you're probably good going with the size they recommend 👍
Great video. I see you went with L. How's the fit? How tall are you?
Thanks! I'm 6ft with a 32in inseam. The Canyon website recommended a Med, but I ride a Large in every other brand I've tried. It def feels a bit bigger than other bike brands, but not unmanageable at all. It's pretty long, so it feels really stable at higher speeds. Only issue sizing wise I had was with the seatpost: even with it slammed all the way in the frame, the stand-over is maybe just a bit higher than I would like, so if you're on the border between sizes, just something to consider. Though I don't have a Med to compare it to, I'm still happy I went with the Large.
@@beerbikesbarbells thanks so much this is really helpful. I ride an XXL Specialized hardtail right now which is maybe a little big so the idea of dropping two frame sizes seemed like a lot but if they run a little big maybe it's not.
Thank you!
@@nickbarry659 No worries! Only other thing to mention: the saddle it comes with is awkwardly wide. It kept getting in the way when trying to move over the back of the bike, probably made worse because the seat tube feels so tall. Not a huge deal but kind of annoying
@@beerbikesbarbells thanks so much. I just ordered a large. I spoke to customer service and they insisted it was right. I'm 6'3, so hopefully it works out.
@@nickbarry659 I'm sure they know what they're talking about, keep me updated if it works out for you!
Hey what is your height? I've narrowed it down to this bike, just need to make sure of the size. thanks
Hey, I'm 6ft with a 32 in inseam. The Canyon site recommended a Medium, but I ride a Large in every other brand so that's what I got. Honestly, this is a BIG bike, so I probably would have been fine with a Medium. The reach feels fine and it doesn't feel unmanageable, but the standover height is just a little bit high for me. And I had to slam the seat post all the way into the frame for it to be at the right height for me. It works just fine, but there isn't any room for adjustment, so I would defer to their website size guide and not ignore it like I did lol 👍After doing some comparisons, the measurements on their mediums are equal to or greater than larges from other brands.
@@beerbikesbarbells Thanks
Imho the AL 5 is the better bang for the buck. 800 wingwangs is quite a bit of change, and at that pricetag I'd argue that the ~12% markup for the carbon frame are worth looking at the CF 7.
AL 5 was definitely a contender, I personally liked the component spec better on the AL 6. And I 100% would have gone with the CF 7 over the AL 6 until I noticed some geometry and component differences between them. I did think it was kind of interesting to have the same model of bike offered with such different geo specs between carbon and aluminum, but I don't know much about engineering lol
how did you get the reflectors out so easily? such a pain in the ass
Haha so I tried just bending them at first but was worried about breaking the spokes, so I got a screwdriver and bent in the little clips holding in that circular part in the middle of the reflector. It's kind of like a buckle: once you squeeze those inward (or just break them) you can twist the piece out and then the reflector falls right off...if any of that makes sense
@@beerbikesbarbells that worked for me!! thanks so much
@@marshsacred Glad to hear!!! With no broken spokes hopefully 😁Idk why they still put those reflectors on there...
This is a very good choice, the spectral al 7 is a bit better but pricier too
Yeah the CF7 has the carbon frame which is nice, but with the money you save going with the aluminum AL6 you do get better brakes and a better drivetrain, so that definitely makes it a viable option if you don't mind a bike that's a couple pounds heavier 👍
I've been riding this bike for 2 months and it is great but having creaks all over that I can't sort out. Most annoying creak is the rear pivots near the axle...creaks like crazy under heavy pedal load. If anybody experiences this please let me know. I've tried A LOT of things so far and disassembled the rear linkage many times.
Interesting...I haven't noticed anything in the rear linkage but after the first ride and a long road trip in the hot sun, I did notice some creaking that sounded like it was coming from somewhere around the head tube when I turned the handlebars a good amount. It stopped after the bike was inside and cooled off a bit, but definitely weird...
@@beerbikesbarbells thanks for the reply! The headsets on these bikes are notorious for creaks because one of the parts being sandwiched by the stem is plastic. I'm still struggling to diagnose my creak. If I give the pedals a hard crank (up out of the saddle on a steep climb) it is "tick" then once the load is removed it will "tock" right back. I will keep looking for it.
@@curtisknischewsky704 Someone else commented on another of my vids that they had the same issue...they took their headset apart, regreased all the bearings and now they don't hear anything. Not sure if that's gonna fix every problem though. My creak is definitely inconsistent so if you find a solution let me know!
@@beerbikesbarbells Hey, so after months of trying to find the cause of my most annoying creak I *think* I figured it out: the rear hub. The XD driver on the DT Swiss hub was making the creak under heavy torque input. I threaded the cassette off, greased EVERYTHING in the rear hub and then reassembled and torqued the cassette to 40Nm spec making sure to liberally grease the cassette threads. Voila, no more creak...but I've only got ~3hours of riding so far on it so it might come back. I can get the creaks in the headset to go away for ~5-10hours by taking stem off and greasing between it and the fork steerer tube. Same with the seatpost creaks; clean and grease. I might try to buy the crane creek headset cap that can replace the canyon plastic one which seems to be cause of the headset creak:(www.reddit.com/r/CanyonBikes/comments/p54fz2/canyon_spectral_29_headset_creaking_noise_solution/)
@@curtisknischewsky704 Glad you seemed to come up with a solution! I have a custom headset cap so maybe that's why I never got the headset creak, but I'll have to put in some more hours in the saddle to see if I notice anything else going on
I got the Spectral al 5 in 27.5! It‘s Coming on July 4th.
Great choice! That one is such a great value...and relatively speaking that's not a very long wait time until it shows up. Hope you love it!
@@beerbikesbarbells Thank you so much for your kind words. I‘m Sure I’ll love it .
What is your height and what size did you go for?
Hey, I'm 6ft with a 32 in inseam. The Canyon site recommended a Medium, but I ride a Large in every other brand so that's what I got. Honestly, this is a BIG bike, so I probably would have been fine with a Medium. The reach feels fine and it doesn't feel unmanageable, but the standover height is just a little bit high for me. And I had to slam the seat post all the way into the frame for it to be at the right height for me. It works just fine, but there isn't any room for adjustment, so I would defer to their website size guide and not ignore it like I did lol 👍After doing some comparisons, the measurements on their mediums are equal to or greater than larges from other brands.
How was the sizing for this bike?
I'm 6ft tall. The Canyon size finder recommended a Medium, but I got a Large since that's the size I am in most other brands. The Large definitely feels bigger than other Large bikes, but it's not unmanageable. I was right on the border between sizes, so you could go either way if you are too, but the standover height, reach and wheelbase are definitely bigger than other bike brands when comparing similar sizes, so you're probably good going with the size they recommend 👍
hi, how tall are you and what size you chose?
I'm 6ft, and I went with a Large, which is the frame size I typically ride. Though on Canyon's website based on my height and inseam they recommended a Medium. But honestly the Large frame feels pretty good. Definitely on the bigger side though...I had to install the dropper post all the way down in the seat tube to get it at the right height, so if you're a bit shorter or have shorter legs, you'd might be better off with a Medium frame
I would have gone for the cheapest option also ( I HATE Orange though!) Mountain Bikes are incredibly expensive and I think their prices are boosted artificially by the amount of sponsorship money sloshing around the top rider who demand the very latest and best in order to get that edge which means that they stay in the game.
Haha tbh orange is NOT my favorite...I like the bike but if it had come in any other color I probably would have taken it. Seems like orange was the go-to color for quite a few bike companies this year 🙃
@@beerbikesbarbells Was silver and black not in stock?
You can also argue that racing bikes leads to improvements in the bikes, much like motorsport improves car engineering.
@@hambo76 Unfortunately no...they only had that option in the AL5 at the time I bought it. Orange isn't my favorite but I guess that's not too big a deal lol
@@hambo76 True! All that tech on the fancy bikes eventually becomes cheaper and makes its way down to the bikes the rest of us can afford 👍
Guys, a note from an owner: In reality the bike looks quite a bit different than in this clip. It is way less reddish. The front is more peachy. The pictures of the canyon website are very accurate Just saying, not that somebody got disappointed after ordering their Spectral in flat earth
prices of Canyon are very hard to beat
Agreed! I feel like a lot of reviewers don't understand what an actual "budget bike" is...I would love to be able to afford my dream bike, but I also want to be able to afford other luxuries like food haha
Yt Izzo was my choice over this one. No regrets
Also a good choice...if you can find it in stock lol. I was looking to get a Capra for over a year and never saw the model and size I wanted in stock 🙃
Carbon front triangle on the izzo core 2 and fox suspension sold me. Also don't need all that travel where Im riding. Did you see that Capra aluminum drop today? Haha
@@kakusei3672 Hahaha why you gotta tell me that?? Of course it would show up AFTER I bought the Canyon 🤣I do like this Spectral though!!
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Beautiful spectral, but those pedals though 🤢
15kg on this trashbike ? :D :D :D
Nah,is way to overrated ,there are better brands out there ,try to buy one but online sucks as always ,they take the money you don't receive anything ,costumer service unavailable ,I will go for the rif zone in the shop is always better
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