Canyon Spectral:ON CF 9: Lightweight 20.8 kg e-MTB delivers 150 Nm and 700 Wh with DJI Avinox M2S

The Canyon Spectral:ON CF 9 is a new, lightweight, high-performance e-MTB. For now, Canyon has merely unveiled the e-bike; preorders will not open until early December, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the new year. The Spectral:ON CF 9 targets riders seeking maximum assistance. Pricing details have not yet been disclosed.

At the heart of the build is the Avinox M2S mid-drive motor, which delivers up to 150 Nm of peak torque and 1,500 watts of peak assistance, allowing riders to conquer steep climbs with minimal effort. Power is supplied by a 700 Wh battery to ensure solid range. As the "CF" designation implies, the bike features a carbon frame to keep overall mass down. Tipping the scales at a stated weight of 20.8 kg, it is notably light for a full-suspension e-bike equipped with a full-power mid-drive system.

Suspension duties are handled by a Fox Float X Factory rear shock and a Fox 36 Factory suspension fork with 160 mm of travel, rolling on DT Swiss HCX1700 wheels. The bike ships in a mullet configuration (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear wheel), though a 29-inch rear wheel can also be fitted. Canyon also highlights a revised rear suspension kinematics curve designed to optimize stability and control under heavy braking. Shifting is handled by a wireless SRAM X0 AXS drivetrain.