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The Spectral:On from the German powerhouse is a beast of a trail eMTB. It's rolling on 29" and 27.5" wheels, 150mm of suspension front and rear, Shimano's EP8 motor and 630Wh battery and a 66.5 degree head tube angle and is quite possibly the best value trail eMTB out there.

I would upgrade the front suspension to 170mm travel which will slacken the head tube angle and get the geometry in the sweet spot for me.

The only problem with the Spectral is finding one. They sell out as soon as they come in.

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Specification

Trail
Model CF 6CF 7CF 8CF 9
Price No longer for sale No longer for sale No longer for sale No longer for sale
Frame Material Carbon/AluminiumCarbon/AluminiumCarbon/AluminiumCarbon/Aluminium
Weight 23.3kg23.2kg23.1kg22.5kg
Adjustable Geometry NoNoNoNo
Motor Shimano EP8 (85Nm)Shimano EP8 (85Nm)Shimano EP8 (85Nm)Shimano EP8 (85Nm)
Battery Shimano BT-E8036 (630Wh)Shimano BT-E8036 (630Wh)Shimano BT-E8036 (630Wh)Shimano BT-E8036 (630Wh)
Quick Release Battery YesYesYesYes
Display Shimano SC-EM800Shimano SC-EM800Shimano SC-EM800Shimano SC-EM800
Front Fork RockShox Yari RCRockShox Lyric SelectFox 36 Performance Grip2Fox 36 Factory Grip2
Rear Shock RockShox Deluxe SelectRockShox Deluxe SelectFox Float DPX2 PerformanceFox Float DPX2 Factory
Suspension Travel F: 150mm R: 150mm F: 150mm R: 150mm F: 150mm R: 150mm F: 150mm R: 150mm
Seatpost Iridium Dropper (L: 150mm travel) Iridium Dropper (L: 150mm travel) Iridium Dropper (L: 150mm travel) Fox Transfer Factory (L: 150mm travel)
Brakes Shimano Deore Shimano SLX Shimano XT Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shimano XT Shimano XT Shimano XTR
Cassette Shimano Deore 12 speed Shimano SLX 12 speed Shimano XT 12 speed Shimano XTR 12 speed
Wheel Size F: 29" R: 27.5" F: 29" R: 27.5" F: 29" R: 27.5" F: 29" R: 27.5"
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF Maxxis Minion DHF Maxxis Minion DHF Maxxis Minion DHF

* Estimated price based on unofficial sources.

Geometry

Frame Geometry Layout
Frame size L
Geometry Setting
R Reach 465mm
SH Stack Height 635mm
SL Seattube Length 480mm
WB Wheelbase 1221mm
CL Chainstay Length 435mm
BB Height
SA Seattube Angle 74.5°
SO Standover Height 792mm
HA Headtube Angle 66.5°

Specification and geometry values are based on European market bikes. Every attempt is made to ensure the data is correct, but differences may occur in some regions for sales or availability reasons. Please check the bike manufacturer's specification sheet before buying a bike to ensure you're getting the bike specification you want.