{"id":68816,"date":"2024-09-12T11:01:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T09:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/06677a36-0451-4441-b603-77591397d625"},"modified":"2024-09-12T12:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T10:25:26","slug":"canyons-spectralonfly-debuts-steering-stabiliser-tech-with-a-mid-power-50nm-tq-motor","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/canyons-spectralonfly-debuts-steering-stabiliser-tech-with-a-mid-power-50nm-tq-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"Canyon’s Spectral:ONfly debuts steering stabiliser tech with a mid-power 50Nm TQ motor"},"content":{"rendered":"

New bike features K.I.S. stability system and enduro-rated frame <\/p>

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Published: Thursday, 12 September 2024 at 09:01 AM<\/p>

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Canyon has announced the Spectral:ONfly, a lightweight electric mountain bike with a claimed weight of 18.1kg and 150mm of rear-suspension travel.<\/p>

The lightweight eMTB<\/a> uses TQ\u2019s HPR50 drive system with a 360Wh battery positioned in the down tube and a 200Wh, 50Nm motor in the bottom bracket area.<\/p>

Canyon says the bike balances the poppy, nimble feeling of the best trail bikes<\/a> with the extra boost and speed of an electric mountain bike<\/a>.<\/p>

At launch, the Spectral:ONfly will be available in four specifications, with prices starting at \u00a35,199 \/ \u20ac5,999 for the Spectral:ONfly CF8, while the Spectral:ONfly LTD tops the range at \u00a38,349 \/ \u20ac8,999.<\/p>

US riders can only buy two bikes from the range, the Spectral:ONfly CF 8 for $5,999 and the Spectral:ONfly CF CLLCTV for $7,499.<\/p>

Tech-filled front triangle<\/h2>
The Spectral:ONfly is available in four frame sizes. – Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Canyon Spectral:ONfly uses a full carbon fibre frameset, which is said to be capable of enduro-level riding. It tips the scales at a claimed 2.65kg.<\/p>
Canyon has incorporated plenty of technical features into the frame.<\/p>
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The K.I.S. system can be altered using the slider on the top tube. – Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The top tube hosts Canyon\u2019s Keep It Straight (K.I.S.) steering stabilisation system, which debuted in 2022 on the Spectral 29<\/a>. The system centres the handlebar and is said to increase control and confidence on loose, choppy terrain.<\/p>
There is also a screen for the TQ system on the top tube, with the display showing stats such as range, power output and battery level.<\/p>
TQ power system<\/h2>
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TQ’s motor is one of the most discreet on the market. – Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Like many modern electric mountain bikes, the slender 360Wh battery and 50Nm motor are hidden in the frame. This makes the new Spectral hard to distinguish from a non-assisted mountain bike.<\/p>
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Using the TQ range extender sacrifices having a water bottle. – Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The 360Wh battery can be increased to a total of 520Wh with a 160Wh range extender, which takes the place of the bottle cage and claims to increase kilometres per charge by 44 per cent.<\/p>
We\u2019ve tested the TQ system on the Trek Fuel EXe<\/a> and found it to offer natural, powerful and almost silent riding characteristics.<\/p>
The bike rolls on a mullet wheel setup<\/a> with a 29in wheel up-front and a 27.5in wheel on the rear.<\/p>
The rear-suspension travel is delivered by Canyon\u2019s Triple Phase linkage. This is based around a four-bar design and is said to provide good mid-stroke support and a bottomless feel on big hits.<\/p>
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The Spectral:ONfly is aimed at trail to enduro riding. – Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Up-front, there’s a 160mm suspension fork. All the bikes in the range feature a 36mm or 38mm-stanchion fork, as well as 200mm brake rotors front and rear.<\/p>
Canyon has bucked the trend of internal-headset cable routing, choosing down-tube cable routing instead. This\u00a0removes the hassle of cutting cables to replace headset bearings.<\/p>
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Double-sealed pivot points should keep the linkage moving smoothly. – Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The brand also says it has used double-sealed pivot points in the linkage to reduce water and dust ingress in the pursuit of longevity.<\/p>
There is also a mount under the top tube for a spare tube or multi-tool.<\/p>
Long reach measurements<\/h2>
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The TQ motor settings can be changed using the TQ App. – Canyon<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Canyon has given the Spectral:ONfly an aggressive geometry with long reach measurements and slack head angles through all sizes.<\/p>
Four sizes are available: small, medium, large and extra-large, with the medium featuring a 470mm reach measurement and a slack 64-degrees head angle.<\/p>
Chainstay lengths remain the same on all sizes at 440mm.<\/p>