Canyon MTB's - Look great value, any catches?

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  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    They do look fantastic, I'm a bit of a fan of this one

    Their road bikes get fantastic reviews, so I can't see their MTB's being much different.

    Vague review here of the Nerve

    http://knobblies.blogspot.com/2007/03/c ... eview.html

    MTBR also has a couple.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • ali$tair
    ali$tair Posts: 373
    They seem the best option if you dont fancy a boardman, only trouble is I dont think there is anywhere you can test one first.

    I saw one at Llandegla on sunday, first time in the flesh. Not sure which mode FS but looked nice, was in a root bear colour i think.
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  • silverfox87
    silverfox87 Posts: 1
    I was dead set on the Boardmand hardtails but everybody seemed to be buying them with the cycle to work scheme so the Canyon just seemed a bit of a diffferent option. I bet ive looked through every other bike in the £1000 mark but nothing close in terms of spec and weight.

    I ordered my Canyon AL 7.0 yesterday from them to be delivered by tomorow so i cant fault the service.

    I will let you know how i get on with it.
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  • booyaka
    booyaka Posts: 263
    look very nice bikes indeed - look forward to seeing yours soon!!
  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Canyon and Cube are so 2010. YT Industries on other hand is the best value of them all.
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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Hello, YT industries I'd like a XC bike please

    ...That'll be €1600 please...

    ..wait what? do you have something more affordable for someone who doesn't want a race bike?

    Er no, we don't

    :roll:

    Great choice of bikes there then.
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  • superkenners
    superkenners Posts: 169
    Not so sure about those, think Canyon worth a gamble, better specs too
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  • bentes
    bentes Posts: 286
    Has I said in another topic, my mate bought a Canyon Nerve XC about a month or two ago and couldn't be happier with it. Great value for money, very nice specs too.

    Also customer support, although it's all through the interwebs, it's been great to.
  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    AndyB even if you went for XC race hardtail, could you beat value of YT ? They do have good choice of AM-Enduro bikes though, better specced (VFM) than Canyon's or Cubes.
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  • bells0
    bells0 Posts: 414
    After selling my Iron Horse Sunday last year to fund an engagement ring, i've got the lust for getting back into gravity riding.

    Got this on order in black: http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2090

    Can't believe how good the value is, pretty much a free frame if you add up the cost of the kit on it. Plan to drop the front mech and granny ring and use as a downhill/freeride bike.

    Looking like early March delivery - can't wait!!

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  • ljs1977
    ljs1977 Posts: 247
    I have just priced up the Al 9.0, Dt swiss front end, formula brakes and ful XTR - £1600 - Chuffin el! That pee's all over the great spec of cubes
  • ollieg
    ollieg Posts: 15
    I've just ordered a canyon nerve 2010 hc. Bit of a gamble as no way to test ride but the spec for the money is incredible! Will report back when it arrives! :P
  • ollieg
    ollieg Posts: 15
    Got the bike now - exaclty as it says on the tin, amazing spec and rides like a dream - I couldnt have got this spec bike from a retailer, very happy 8) :lol: 8) :P
  • Jack 123
    Jack 123 Posts: 118
    Nice can we see some pics please
  • smithianp
    smithianp Posts: 7
    I've ridden the Canyon Grand 6.0 2010 and it was a great ride especially to start out on. Very light weight so it was easy to get up hills and the whole feel of the bike is what made me decide to buy my own. I ordered the Nerve XC 2010, it should be getting here this week. The online sizing is actually pretty funny and thorough if you want to check it out at Canyon.com. I'll repost when I get it. Yes with pics.
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  • rhosgoch
    rhosgoch Posts: 18
    Pics please !!!
    :D
  • ljs1977
    ljs1977 Posts: 247
    https://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2058

    Seriously, what's the catch?

    Are the Dt swiss forks poo or something? because @ £1600 you are buying the forks and the drive train and the rest is free!
  • ollieg
    ollieg Posts: 15
    Here you go, struggling with posting pics on the forum but here goes....

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/59577502@N03/5451364917/
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    http://www.flickr.com/photos/59577502@N03/5451360883/
  • rhosgoch
    rhosgoch Posts: 18
    Very very nice
    I'm jealous now
  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    ljs1977 wrote:
    https://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2058

    Seriously, what's the catch?

    Are the Dt swiss forks poo or something? because @ £1600 you are buying the forks and the drive train and the rest is free!

    No, it just gives you an idea of the mark-up that exists on everything. As one of the Hope guys said recently there's no reason why bikes are as expensive as they are, I could go out and buy a motorbike for the same cost. A few more parts and manufacturing time (and R&D etc.) in there.
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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Stonking vlaue and nice looking bikes.Really like the CF road bike with full Athena group and Ksyrium wheels for £1600.

    You can get a nice X9 equipped hardtail with SIDS for not much over a grand!
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  • bells0
    bells0 Posts: 414
    My Canyon Torque Rockzone was delivered last week!

    Came with a front mech and double, which i've removed and gone single ring with a chain device as want to use it for going downhill!

    Seems pretty sweet so far, and a total bargain.

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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    I got a reply in the WMB office from Steve Worland which said they should have some reviews of Canyon bikesa in the next issue of WMB or MBUK.
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  • streetvw
    streetvw Posts: 164
    says in the back of the MBUK that they are reviewing the Canyon Nerve MR8

    http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2069
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  • ollieg
    ollieg Posts: 15
    sweeeeet lookin rig....nice dishwasher / washing machine combo too :lol:
  • othello
    othello Posts: 578
    streetvw wrote:
    says in the back of the MBUK that they are reviewing the Canyon Nerve MR8

    http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2069

    flipping heck, that is a lot of bike for the money.

    anyone have any views on the DT forks? not heard of them myself and potential weak link?
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