The Canyon bikes thread

ddraver

Hmm, well it's going to take me several years so they can put it right

adamfo

derbyram59 wrote:

"*Starts saving for Nerve AL 650b*"

Noooooo! That one in the photo - they must have crashed it during the demo. The frame's all bent! I'm mega relieved I managed to get in this year while you could still get a proper shaped frame.

Old-Fart-Still-Stuck-In-1980s..... ;-)

Some better pics. The Spectral, the AM version of the new Nerve 650b

Kowalski675

That looks cool.

adamfo

Looks like Canyon are continuing to make 26" bikes in certain segments

http://www.canyon.com/_en/eurobike2013/ ... amily.html

RDB66

Think i may have bought the very last Grand Canyon AL 8.0....all gone now !!

Should be here in the next few days. Looking forward to it.

RichB.

RDB66

Great service from Canyon yet again.

Ordered my bike on the 22 Aug and it turned up this morning at 9.30am.

7 day turn around....Cant argue with that.

fredblob

adamfo wrote:

derbyram59 wrote:

"*Starts saving for Nerve AL 650b*"

Noooooo! That one in the photo - they must have crashed it during the demo. The frame's all bent! I'm mega relieved I managed to get in this year while you could still get a proper shaped frame.

Old-Fart-Still-Stuck-In-1980s..... ;-)

Some better pics. The Spectral, the AM version of the new Nerve 650b

nice!!! looks good

pull2808

Hi,

I am looking to buy a bike from Canyon this weekend and just wondering if anyone has suffered any conversion / foreign currency charges paying by credit card.

TIA

adamfo

My card was charged the price shown on the website in Sterling.

pull2808

adamfo wrote:

My card was charged the price shown on the website in Sterling.

Thanks. I was hoping it would be.

rockmonkeysc

Than 650b nerve is fugly. I don't care how good value it is, thats a turd and I usually dont mind ugly bikes (I do own a Scalp)

gt3point0

RDB66 wrote:

Great service from Canyon yet again.

Ordered my bike on the 22 Aug and it turned up this morning at 9.30am.

7 day turn around....Cant argue with that.

8 days for my Nerve AL 7 . So no complaints.
I am a bit worried that I should have waited a month or so to buy 650b or a 29'r. This bike is going to have to last a good few year's. Are we going to run out 26 inch wheels & tyre's, let alone specific parts like rear stay suspension bushes. as Canyon & the rest of the industry drop the 26 inch MTB?

RDB66

gt3point0 wrote:

RDB66 wrote:

Great service from Canyon yet again.

Ordered my bike on the 22 Aug and it turned up this morning at 9.30am.

7 day turn around....Cant argue with that.

8 days for my Nerve AL 7 . So no complaints.
I am a bit worried that I should have waited a month or so to buy 650b or a 29'r. This bike is going to have to last a good few year's. Are we going to run out 26 inch wheels & tyre's, let alone specific parts like rear stay suspension bushes. as Canyon & the rest of the industry drop the 26 inch MTB?

Hi GT. I dont think we need to worry about losing the 26". As for new parts/spares, they'll be around for a good few years yet and you'll always get stuff secondhand.
I bought 26" cause im not 100% convinced about 29ers....(To me) most of um just dont look right for starters and i think its just alot of hype....26" is the future !!lol ;0)

gt3point0

Cheers RD,
I think you're right about the look of the 29ers,they just look slightly odd to me. Not sure about the 650b's but for me the future has to be 26" as I just spent all my money. lol.

Giorgos

(posted also in general forum)
Hello there guys, i am inderested in buying a Canyon bike.

(Grand Canyon AL slx 29)

i am 1.73m (5,67 feet according to google)
71kg (156pounds)
inseam length 81cm (2.65feet)
torso 63cm (2feet)
45cm shoulder length (1.47feet)
64cm arm length (2.09feet)

the site's flash programm says i should buy a small size, but if i put 83cm instead of 81cm inseam length it goes to medium size.

i thought that me size was medium although i have no idea, and been ages since i last did bicycle

i thought that the small size it suggest me woul be smaller than what i really want... any ideas?

mcnultycop

Ask Canyon. I'm a little taller than you 177cm and it suggested small. I felt a medium was better and they agreed via email.

ddraver

I'm 171 and the smallest size they do in the 29er I bought is Medium. It fits me nicely for riding but I don't have a lot of standover height and I don't even get to the marks on the seatpost with the saddle set right

I have along torso I think, their flash program kept telling me my numbers couldnt be right...

jimmm

A bit of advice please...I really like the look of both the Grand Canyon CF SL 8.9 (2014) and the Grand Canyon CF SLX 9.9 (2014). I was wondering if you guys could advise me if the SLX 9.9 is worth the £340 extra?

Is there a big difference between the carbon SL and SLX frames? Quite a bit difference in weights (0.7kg) of the full builds. Not sure if the weight difference is due to the frame, or the components. Specs and links below of both:

Grand Canyon CF SL 8.9 (2014) - £2,209
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3171
Frame - Canyon Grand Canyon CF SL
Fork - Fox 32 Float 29 FIT Terralogic
Headset - Cane Creek 40
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT Shadow +
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT FD-M786
Shifters - Shimano Deore XT
Brake levers - Formula R1
Brakes - Formula R1
Hubs - Mavic Crossmax ST 29
Cassette - Shimano Deore XT 11-36 10-speed
Rims - Mavic Crossmax ST 29
Tyres - Continental X-King 2,2" RaceSport
Cranks - Shimano Deore XT FC-M785
Chainrings - 38/24
Bottom Bracket - Shimano SM-BB71
Stem - Ritchey WCS 4-Axis (31,8)
Handlebar - Ritchey WCS Flatbar Black 720
Grips - Ergon GA-1
Saddle - Ergon Ergon SM30 EVO
Seat post - Ritchey WCS 2-bolt

Weight - 10,10 kg


Grand Canyon CF SLX 9.9 (2014) - £2,549
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3177
Frame - Canyon Grand Canyon CF SLX
Fork - RockShox SID 29 XX World Cup
Headset - Cane Creek Serie 40
Rear Derailleur - SRAM X0 Long Cage 10s Type 2
Front Derailleur - SRAM X0
Shifters - SRAM Grip Shift
Brake levers - Avid Elixir X0 Carbon
Brakes - Avid X0 Carbon
Hubs - DT Swiss Spline ONE XR1501
Cassette - Shimano Deore XT 11-36 10-speed
Rims - DT Swiss Spline ONE XR1501
Tyres - Continental X-King 2,2" RaceSport
Cranks - SRAM S2210 Carbon
Chainrings - 38/24
Bottom Bracket - SRAM X-Type
Stem - Ritchey WCS 4-Axis (31,8)
Handlebar - Ritchey WCS Flatbar Black 720
Grips - SRAM Twister
Saddle - Ergon Ergon SM30 EVO
Seat post - Ritchey WCS 2-bolt

Weight - 9,40 kg


I'm also looking at the Radon Black Sin 29 10.0 SL - http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1275/a103239/black-sin-29-10-0-sl.html - at £2,885 and weighing in at 9,10kg, but I'll save that for another thread (unless anyone can give feedback on that)!

Thanks in advance for any help

Mojo_666

I would go for the 8.9 to as it has XT Drive Train and Formula Brakes, Avid Drive Train AND Brakes would just make me cry tbh.

mcnultycop

Snapped a mech hanger today (bought a spare with the bike, so was ok).

Is there anyone cheaper/better than direct from Canyon to get replacements from?

Cheers

mcnultycop

It's Pilo, isn't it?

morleyman200

Right i want to join the band wagon and get a canyon, purely as the spec is second to none for the dollar you part with.

I am looking at either the Torque EX trail flow or the Torque FRX Dropzone, pretty much in the same price bracket.

My heart was set on the FRX as i was looking at doing stuff such as DH parks in the alps, wales and fort bill. But recently i have liked the idea of doing some enduro stuff, alp crossings and the latter (but not sure how much i'd do honestly), which has lead me to the EX.

How well does the EX fair for the DH side, and im not even going to ask how the FRX pedals, as i'm guessing its like a tank.

What would you all be going towards

Thanks for your help.

Mojo_666

mcnultycop wrote:

Snapped a mech hanger today (bought a spare with the bike, so was ok).

Is there anyone cheaper/better than direct from Canyon to get replacements from?

Cheers

Nope, thone ones Canyon sell are crap too, I ended up buying 5 last time as I was going through 1 every 6 weeks or so, not just snapping them but mine would bend slightly after some heavu sessions and I would end up with minor but annoying shifting problems. The last 1 I actually snapped deformed so badly I had to drill one of the screws out. And dont let me get started on bearing replacment!

Mojo_666

morleyman200 wrote:

Right i want to join the band wagon and get a canyon, purely as the spec is second to none for the dollar you part with.

I am looking at either the Torque EX trail flow or the Torque FRX Dropzone, pretty much in the same price bracket.

My heart was set on the FRX as i was looking at doing stuff such as DH parks in the alps, wales and fort bill. But recently i have liked the idea of doing some enduro stuff, alp crossings and the latter (but not sure how much i'd do honestly), which has lead me to the EX.

How well does the EX fair for the DH side, and im not even going to ask how the FRX pedals, as i'm guessing its like a tank.

What would you all be going towards

Thanks for your help.

My FRX was tough to pedal on flat ground, it was defiantly for pointing downward, if you plan to ride this on anything that isn't pointing down don't bother, maybe get a strive instead.

jimmm

Has there been any indication on when the Lux CF 29 is likely to show up on the website?

adamfo

jimmm wrote:

Has there been any indication on when the Lux CF 29 is likely to show up on the website?

Canyon say the new model prices will be up at the beginning of October.

b45her

Mojo_666 wrote:

mcnultycop wrote:

Snapped a mech hanger today (bought a spare with the bike, so was ok).

Is there anyone cheaper/better than direct from Canyon to get replacements from?

Cheers

Nope, thone ones Canyon sell are crap too, I ended up buying 5 last time as I was going through 1 every 6 weeks or so, not just snapping them but mine would bend slightly after some heavu sessions and I would end up with minor but annoying shifting problems. The last 1 I actually snapped deformed so badly I had to drill one of the screws out. And dont let me get started on bearing replacment!

top tip for strive and torque owners is to get a cube d220 hanger, its the same as the canyon version but it uses the finer threaded screw which is far easier to get hold of.

jimmm

jimmm wrote:

A bit of advice please...I really like the look of both the Grand Canyon CF SL 8.9 (2014) and the Grand Canyon CF SLX 9.9 (2014). I was wondering if you guys could advise me if the SLX 9.9 is worth the £340 extra?

Is there a big difference between the carbon SL and SLX frames? Quite a bit difference in weights (0.7kg) of the full builds. Not sure if the weight difference is due to the frame, or the components. Specs and links below of both:

Grand Canyon CF SL 8.9 (2014) - £2,209
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3171
Frame - Canyon Grand Canyon CF SL
Fork - Fox 32 Float 29 FIT Terralogic
Headset - Cane Creek 40
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT Shadow +
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT FD-M786
Shifters - Shimano Deore XT
Brake levers - Formula R1
Brakes - Formula R1
Hubs - Mavic Crossmax ST 29
Cassette - Shimano Deore XT 11-36 10-speed
Rims - Mavic Crossmax ST 29
Tyres - Continental X-King 2,2" RaceSport
Cranks - Shimano Deore XT FC-M785
Chainrings - 38/24
Bottom Bracket - Shimano SM-BB71
Stem - Ritchey WCS 4-Axis (31,8)
Handlebar - Ritchey WCS Flatbar Black 720
Grips - Ergon GA-1
Saddle - Ergon Ergon SM30 EVO
Seat post - Ritchey WCS 2-bolt

Weight - 10,10 kg


Grand Canyon CF SLX 9.9 (2014) - £2,549
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3177
Frame - Canyon Grand Canyon CF SLX
Fork - RockShox SID 29 XX World Cup
Headset - Cane Creek Serie 40
Rear Derailleur - SRAM X0 Long Cage 10s Type 2
Front Derailleur - SRAM X0
Shifters - SRAM Grip Shift
Brake levers - Avid Elixir X0 Carbon
Brakes - Avid X0 Carbon
Hubs - DT Swiss Spline ONE XR1501
Cassette - Shimano Deore XT 11-36 10-speed
Rims - DT Swiss Spline ONE XR1501
Tyres - Continental X-King 2,2" RaceSport
Cranks - SRAM S2210 Carbon
Chainrings - 38/24
Bottom Bracket - SRAM X-Type
Stem - Ritchey WCS 4-Axis (31,8)
Handlebar - Ritchey WCS Flatbar Black 720
Grips - SRAM Twister
Saddle - Ergon Ergon SM30 EVO
Seat post - Ritchey WCS 2-bolt

Weight - 9,40 kg

Thanks in advance for any help

Any other advice on the above?

Grand Canyon CF SL 8.9 (2014) 1 - 0 Grand Canyon CF SLX 9.9 (2014), so far...

ddraver

It's the difference in the carbon used in the frame. The SL is a new frame for 2014 designed to be cheaper than the SLX...The only way to choose between them is your wallet size really

jimmm

Thanks for the reply. In regard to the components on each bike, which has the better spec in your opinion?

My wallet will cry - but I can go up to the SLX price.