Back in 2022, the overhauled Canyon Spectral:ON set the stage for the brand's next generation of e-mountain bikes. For 2023, the company has built upon its much-loved foundations, giving it a bigger fork and the latest motor tech from Shimano.

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The biggest change with the new iteration is the introduction of a 160mm travel fork. Not only has this tweak been made with the aim of making the bike more capable, but it's slackened the head angle by half a degree, which should mean good things for all-out stability.

2023 canyon spectralON cfr ltd.jpg, by Liam Mercer

It also sports Shimano's newest EP801 motor that offers an increased peak power of 600 watts. It can be paired with Canyon's brand-new companion app that allows GPS tracking and alarm notifications to name a few.

The latest line of Spectral:ON e-MTBs is available with three models and the Spectral:ON CFR LTD tops the lot with SRAM's new XX AXS shifting, a RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork, and a Super Deluxe Ultra shock, both ofwhich benefit from Flight Attendant tech.

2023 canyon spectralON cfr.jpg, by Liam Mercer

Next in the range is the Spectral:ON CFR that gets the same high-end frame as the LTD build but rocks Fox suspension and Shimano wireless shifting. The CF 8 bike is a little heavier but it brings the value, coming kitted with Fox suspension, Shimano cabled shifting and DT Swiss wheels.

Finally, the base CF 7 model gets much of the same that's seen on the CF 8 but comes with RockShox suspension and a Shimano groupset. It does get the same motor and battery as the flagship bike.

• www.canyon.com

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