E-mountain bike and mail-order brand sounds like hard work. It is for the courier who delivers the box, because e-bikes are heavy. But for the consumer, it's easy. Canyon's packaging is simply ingenious. The cardboard box can be opened and the bike easily removed in just a few simple steps. Straighten the handlebars, fit the pedals and you're good to go. All the necessary tools are included, including a torque wrench. If you have space, you are well advised to keep the packaging in case you have to return the bike.

Canyon takes women seriously and not only optimizes its bikes, but also equips them with specially developed add-on parts designed for women.

We asked the Koblenz-based company what makes this bike so special:

"The Spectral:ON WMN CF 7.0 has already won the Red Dot Design Award for its outstanding design. It also impresses with an equally excellent, smart combination of cleverly selected geometry with a wheelsize mix, powerful kinematics and specially selected contact points optimized for women, such as a specially developed saddle and an adapted handlebar width. And: We rely on Shimano's Steps E8000 - a guarantee for absolutely reliable E-MTB riding fun!"

Statement from: Thorsten Lewandowski, Global Communications Manager, Canyon Bicycles

Special features

• Mullet construction
• Lots of foot clearance on the rear triangle
• USB charging socket by the start button
• Space for large water bottle
• Chain guide
• Headset with steering angle limiter
• Integrated seat clamp
• Battery can only be removed with tools
• Matt paint with cool color scheme
• Canyon Quixle thru-axle

On the flat

The riding position is slightly stretched and pedaling is comfortable even on long rides. Canyon manages the balancing act of playfulness and smoothness skillfully. The Spectral:ON darts nimbly around even the tightest bends. Moderate terrain is fun and tempts you to make cheeky maneuvers.

Up the mountain

A mullet body and steep climbs are often a bit of a challenge. The front end usually comes at you quickly and the climbing turns into gymnastics with constant weight shifting. Not so with this E-MTB. Despite the short chainstays, the front wheel stays on the ground longer than on other bikes and you can easily scramble up steps and steep slopes. The perfectly tuned suspension plays its part in this. Gentle climbs are mastered in a pleasant and sporty way.

Downhill

This Canyon likes technical terrain. With excellent control and plenty of grip, you can whizz over the roughest terrain as if you had unlimited suspension travel. The bike is very well balanced and the suspension offers plenty of travel. The end progression comes late and is pleasing. Thanks to the low weight of just 22.5 kilos, jumps on this e-bike are a lot of fun. Landing is smooth and quiet. Even when riding, nothing rattles or rattles, only the motor purrs as usual.

Conclusion

As Cindy Lauper sang so beautifully? "Girls just want to have fun." They certainly did with the Canyon Spectral:ON WMN CF 7.0. This E-MTB convinces through and through, there were no weaknesses to be found. A woman gets a coherent bike with a cool look that she can really let rip with.

Recommendation

Dear female bikers, please keep this bike away from your men. They might not return it.

Specifications

Geometry

All data here: Link

Manufacturer/distributor

www.canyon.com

Test report published in issue 01/2021 of Ride Magazine
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