Strength is the focus here, not weight saving

So the Spectral 125 is a unique bike in its own right. Now let’s take a closer look at the weight. At 14.17kg, with a jaw-dropping spec that includes Fox Factory suspension, a wireless SRAM GX AXS drivetrain and lightweight DT Swiss XMC 1501 wheels, it’s clearly not catering to the down-country crowd. So while it’s marginally lighter than a lot of 150mmtravel bikes, it’s positively heavy when compared to the Transition Spur and Specialized Epic Evo, both weighing in under 12kg. The full carbon frame is only 100g lighter than the 150mm version, and both bikes even share similar build kits. Strength is the focus here, not weight saving, which is why the Spectral 125 frame carries the same Category 4 rating as the Strive enduro bike.

That’s not to say Canyon hasn’t tried to shave off a few grams here and there. Take the Exo-casing Maxxis tyres for example. With less of a suspension safety net, it’s not the first place we’d look to reduce weight on a bike that