£ 6, 199
There aren’t many e-bikes designs that can boast a gen 3 tag, but because Canyon was in on the ground floor of e-bike development, the Spectral:ON is one such model – even if Canyon does not make a big deal about it.
But before we get into the current round of revisions that have transformed the Spectral:ON into the sleek e-bike we see today, let’s take a closer look at the non-negotiables. First and foremost, the Spectral:ON has always been billed as a trail bike – Canyon has the Torque:ON if you want something bigger hitting.
All three generations have rolled on MX wheels, and while tyre widths have changed a touch over the years, the concept has proved a sound one – fit a 29in wheel up front to enhance rollover, paired with a smaller 27.5in wheel on the rear to increase wheel strength
