New face: 2018 Canyon Spectral ON review EMTB HD

The new Spectral:ON E-MTB The Canyon Spectral:ON has been three years in development, a risky strategy in a sector where technology is racing forward at a great pace. Canyon have now decided to define their position in the emerging sector. Targeted firmly at the trail rider who wants to ride everything from long mellow tours to pushing the boundaries on challenging enduro trails, the Spectral:ON is a 150 mm rear travel platform than houses the Shimano 250 Watt, 70 NM torque M8000 drive unit and 504 w/h battery and motor in a chassis that will be familiar to Canyon fans. Surprisingly, unlike many of the latest bikes to hit the market, Canyon has not included an integrated battery design, instead opting for the convenience and ease of charging of an external battery and ability to swap quickly on the trail