Canyon debuted its innovative steering stabiliser technology on the do-it-all Spectral 29 trail bike. Now it's mixing it up with a harder-hitting CLLCTV mullet version.

K.I.S: The tech and background
The Keep It Stable (K.I.S) system’s design brief was to improve control and reduce fatigue by reducing the effort you need to hold a line. Originally invented by Jo Klieber at German component brand Syntace, it takes a fresh look at bicycle steering dynamics.
Using custom-made springs, ultra-strong polymer fibre bands inside the top tube and a precisely shaped cam ring on the steerer tube, this subtle but significant Keep It Stable innovation delivers a trail experience unlike any steering damper or stabiliser seen before.

The K.I.S tech that sits within the Canyon Strive’s frame

This sleek and well integrated steering stabiliser only adds 110g to the frame’s weight.
Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV K.I.S.

The Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV sports a mullet wheel set up, coil rear shock and SRAM GX AXS Transmission
Need to know
- Carbon frame built to Category 4 standard
- Integrated K.I.S steering tech
- 29in front, 27.5in rear mixed wheel set up
- RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork, 160mm travel
- RockShox Super Deluxe coil Select+ rear shock, 150mm travel
- SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission
- SRAM Code R four piston brakes
- DT Swiss EX511 rims
- Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II tyres
- Available July 2023 (Europe)
- Price: £4799

The Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV KIS runs the new SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission

A coil sprung RockShox Super Deluxe coil Select+ takes care of rear shock duties