Chasing Trail Bike Perfection: The Evolution of the Canyon Spectral

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime MTB

Wilderness, Leisure, Health & Fitness, Sports, Fitness, Hobbies

4.9 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2024

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

Today I’m joined by Leo Malmeryd, the lead engineer behind the latest evolution of the Canyon Spectral. Leo will be sharing insights into the meticulous development process that brought forth this new iteration of the Spectral, as they take an evolutionary approach in search of trail bike perfection. But that’s not all – I’m hitting the trails with Jonny Matthews, to put the new Canyon Spectral through its paces. Together, we’ll compare its performance against its predecessor, which we both loved, unraveling the subtle yet impactful changes that Leo and his team have crafted. Get ready for a thrilling ride as we explore the intersection of engineering prowess and real-world trail experience. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Leo and then at around 50mins you can hear mine and Jonny’s experience on the trail.

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You can check out the new Canyon Spectral on Canyon’s website here.

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Check out Canyon’s version of the perfect trail bike, the brand new Spectral, by heading to the Canyon website canyon.com.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	It didn't take long until we were like, did you see the triple over there?
0:03.1	I bet we can pull it.
0:03.9	And it just, the bike just wants you to go big.
0:07.5	I spent unreasonable amounts of time on all of those.
0:11.1	At times, I think I doubted myself or I sounded a little bit like a lunatic because people
0:16.5	just sometimes look at you and they're like, really, dude.
0:20.3	Yeah, it was kind of a kind of a leap from
0:22.7	canyon side everything happened very quickly when this came about
0:30.1	hey everyone i'm chris hall and this is the downtime podcast where we're going to be taking you
0:34.1	deeper than ever into the gravity base side of mountain biking first up a quick thank you to our supporting partners, We are One Composites, Shimano and Canyon.
0:41.8	This episode is sponsored by Weir1 Composites. As a dedicated downtime listener all know,
0:46.5	I'm a huge advocate for Weir One's wheels and for good reason. Their reputation is built on two
0:51.1	fundamental pillars, unparalleled attention to detail and exceptional
0:54.6	engineering talent. We are One's commitment to precision ensures that every component they
0:58.9	produce meets the highest standards of quality. However, what truly distinguishes their
1:03.3	wheels is their deep engineering understanding. By meticulously balancing stiffness and compliance,
1:08.2	we are one creates wheels that offer a ride which delivers on the two most important characteristics, precision and control.
1:14.6	In years of using WeR1's wheels, I've experienced zero issues, which is a true testament to the durability and craftsmanship of WeR1.
1:21.6	Join me in experiencing the pinnacle of wheel performance with Weir1 composites.
1:25.6	Downtime listeners can get involved with 20% off
1:28.2	throughout February. WeR1 is offering you an exclusive 20% discount sitewide excluding frames and
1:34.2	bikes. Simply enter the code downtime February 2024 at the end of the checkout process on
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