Canyon Ultimate CF 9.0
CanyonConvert
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Hi all new to forum...
Just wanted to post my experience after buying the above bike,
Ordered early may. Sized up on the pps thingy on their website - seems to have got it spot on. you can always compare the geometry of your current bike to the spec on the canyon site which is what I did and was happy to go ahead.
Before I continue I just wanted to praise Cullen and Canyon UK for their great service - very friendly and helpful, no worries there.
So you order the bike and then they give you an estimated delivery date, payment is taken from card when bike is despatched.
So order is processed and you receive the dispatch date. then you begin the agonising wait for the bike to be dispatched!! This can take a few weeks even for immediate dispatch and obviously longer for a later dispatch but its worth the wait.
I was really pleased with UPS - they picked it up on the 18th in Germany and it was at my door this morning. Can't argue with that. No damage or scuffs, obviously had been looked after. The progress can be tracked via the website - knowing the bike was in the uk and then delivered whilst at work was absolute torture!
In the box, the bike and all bits are securely packaged with bubble wrap and the like, check everything over asap to check for any problems - as I expected there wasnt any.
All you have to do is set up the wheels, handlebars and fit seatpost. bike comes with extensive manual which covers it all. Even has a cd rom thing but I doubt you would need to do that. I'm no mechanic by any stretch but it was easy - they even include a torque wrench. The rest of the bike was put together perfectly.
The bike is stunning. I still can't believe how much I paid for it - the frame is superb, plus all the kit you get on it you would expect to pay at least a grand if not more in a shop.
My only very minor gripe is that despite it telling you to apply Canyon carbon assembly paste to seatpost they didn't include any - not sure if this is a one off or not, so if you are ordering get some in just in case.
So tomorrow just got to grab some assembly paste from bike shop, set saddle height, fit pedals then rock and roll! Couldn't be happier.
If you are looking for a new bike at almost any price range, Canyon should be on your list for sure.
Just wanted to post my experience after buying the above bike,
Ordered early may. Sized up on the pps thingy on their website - seems to have got it spot on. you can always compare the geometry of your current bike to the spec on the canyon site which is what I did and was happy to go ahead.
Before I continue I just wanted to praise Cullen and Canyon UK for their great service - very friendly and helpful, no worries there.
So you order the bike and then they give you an estimated delivery date, payment is taken from card when bike is despatched.
So order is processed and you receive the dispatch date. then you begin the agonising wait for the bike to be dispatched!! This can take a few weeks even for immediate dispatch and obviously longer for a later dispatch but its worth the wait.
I was really pleased with UPS - they picked it up on the 18th in Germany and it was at my door this morning. Can't argue with that. No damage or scuffs, obviously had been looked after. The progress can be tracked via the website - knowing the bike was in the uk and then delivered whilst at work was absolute torture!
In the box, the bike and all bits are securely packaged with bubble wrap and the like, check everything over asap to check for any problems - as I expected there wasnt any.
All you have to do is set up the wheels, handlebars and fit seatpost. bike comes with extensive manual which covers it all. Even has a cd rom thing but I doubt you would need to do that. I'm no mechanic by any stretch but it was easy - they even include a torque wrench. The rest of the bike was put together perfectly.
The bike is stunning. I still can't believe how much I paid for it - the frame is superb, plus all the kit you get on it you would expect to pay at least a grand if not more in a shop.
My only very minor gripe is that despite it telling you to apply Canyon carbon assembly paste to seatpost they didn't include any - not sure if this is a one off or not, so if you are ordering get some in just in case.
So tomorrow just got to grab some assembly paste from bike shop, set saddle height, fit pedals then rock and roll! Couldn't be happier.
If you are looking for a new bike at almost any price range, Canyon should be on your list for sure.
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olive oil0
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This thread is useless without pics!It’s the most beautiful sport in the world but it’s governed by ***ts who have turned it into a crock of ****.0
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Will update tomorrow, promise!wicked wrote:This thread is useless without pics!0 -
CanyonConvert wrote:
Will update tomorrow, promise!wicked wrote:This thread is useless without pics!
See that you do
It’s the most beautiful sport in the world but it’s governed by ***ts who have turned it into a crock of ****.0 -
I'm planning on getting the same, not sure if I should go "euro pro' white or 'stealth' black, bit of a weight difference; more inclined to go black.
One question, do you know if you can request an alternative stem size after checkout? The 52 comes with an 80m as standard; this is not 'euro pro' or 'stealth' in any capacity.
Enjoy it, looking forward to the pics...Where\'s me jumper?0 -
how much of a weight difference is there? can't be much0
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Takes a lot of paint to get that pearly white pro look! 100g are more, or I could always take a p*ss befor I leave the house... not sure about the "canyon" scrawled over every tube either...Where\'s me jumper?0
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I certainly wouldn't call it over-branded! In fact I think it's quite subtle.
I've got the black, not a fan of white bike so the choice was easy
with regards to the stem, I don't know just send the Uk Canyon rep an email...0 -
The black is subtle; the white has "canyon" on the downtube, seatube, chainstay, seatstay ad infinitum iirc. bit zebra-like or so it seems in the pics, perhaps it's not so bad in the flesh.
Yep, e-mailed the rep re the stem but I'm impatient.
How are the Elites? These are perhaps the first thing I'd change, but that would be a bit of a hassle.
Cheers!Where\'s me jumper?0 -
Hi Canyon Convert
I am drooling over an Ultimate CF9.0. How is your going now you have had it a little while?0 -
CanyonConvert wrote:
Will update tomorrow, promise!wicked wrote:This thread is useless without pics!
Waiting...........0 -
*AL* wrote:CanyonConvert wrote:
Will update tomorrow, promise!wicked wrote:This thread is useless without pics!
Waiting...........
still waitingKev
Summer Bike: Colnago C60
Winter Bike: Vitus Alios
MTB: 1997 GT Karakorum0 -
Wheres the pics?'I started with nothing and still have most of it left.'0
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Hi
Canyon bikes are a very good deal but I can tell you from experience if you have a problem and require assistance get your spare bike out because it will be months until you get it sorted. My Mavic R-Sys sl rear hub collapsed while decending at speed on a mountain and was lucky not to be seriously hurt. Canyon dont seem to be concerned at this and after 4 months waiting I received my Campag Bora wheels the other day but now I have to wait until they send me a pair of tubs as they sent them with a pair of tyres for clincher rims. During the four months I have sent endless emails a and calls to Canyon Spain and Germany without any joy.0 -
Gavin Cook wrote:Hi
Canyon bikes are a very good deal but I can tell you from experience if you have a problem and require assistance get your spare bike out because it will be months until you get it sorted. My Mavic R-Sys sl rear hub collapsed while decending at speed on a mountain and was lucky not to be seriously hurt. Canyon dont seem to be concerned at this and after 4 months waiting I received my Campag Bora wheels the other day but now I have to wait until they send me a pair of tubs as they sent them with a pair of tyres for clincher rims. During the four months I have sent endless emails a and calls to Canyon Spain and Germany without any joy.
That is a shame as Canyon UK rep I have found to be excellent. Sorted my problem within a week.0
