I see two types of Spectral Al 5s on clearance. This one I believe is the 2023 version, with a very slack head tube of 64°, 160mm fork and a listed weight of 35 lbs:

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/outlet-bikes/mountain-bikes/spectral-29-al-5/3183.html?dwvar_3183_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK%2FSR

Then I see this one which I assume is older:
This one has a head tube angle of 66°, 150mm front fork and a listed weight of 32 lbs:

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/outlet-bikes/mountain-bikes/spectral-5/2674.html?dwvar_2674_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK%2FGY#reviewsSlidesAnchor

Which one would you get? Why is the older one more expensive? What am I missing?

The older one seems to be more in the trail bike spectrum vs the enduro spectrum of the newer version, am I reading that right? If I get the older model, it seems I could enjoy more climbs, rolling terrain and still descend really well. Thoughts?

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  1. Rokos_Bicycle on

    The older one is a 2020 (or earlier) model, it’s surprising they still have some

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