Canyon Spectral:ON CF 2026 Review
With a drastic price cut and a technical update, the Spectral:ON CF is making a comeback. After battery issues tarnished the image of the former e-MTB icon, Koblenz is now launching a counterattack. Is the Spectral:ON for under €4,000 the deal of the year 2026—or is the bike starting to show its age? We put it to the test.
Caution: Potential for Confusion
There are many Canyon Spectrals out there. Therefore, before diving into the bike, it’s important to clarify which Spectral you’re actually interested in. This test focuses on the Spectral ON, the full-power EMTB with a large battery. The Spectral ONfly is the light EMTB version with a small TQ motor and a small 360 Wh battery. And, of course, there’s also a Spectral without a motor.
Because the light EMTB is very similar to the unmotorized Spectral, we also made a comparison between these two bikes. Overall, the light EMTB as the Spectral ONfly offers incredibly good value for money, but with its small battery, it targets a completely different audience. The Onfly model aims to mimic a natural riding experience similar to a non-electric bike. For the full-power version, the focus is clearly on the touring capability of the E-Bike.
The price sensation: A paradigm shift in Koblenz
What Canyon is doing with their pricing is nothing less than a declaration of war against the entire industry. Since company founder Roman Arnold has actively taken the helm again, “Value for Money,” meaning the value for the customer is back at the top of the agenda.
| Model | Old Price | New Price (2026) |
| Spectral:ON CFR | 9.499 € | 5.999 € |
| Spectral:ON CF 9 | 7.499 € | 4.999 € |
| Spectral:ON CF 8 | 6.299 € | |
| Spectral:ON CF 7 | 5,299 € | 3.999 € |
