The Canyon bikes thread

markandrewsmith

2014 Canyon Nerve AL 7.0 650b
medium frame size
Arrived on Wednesday and after two days of riding I'm very impressed with it.

gazcarsf1

Right guys canyon wk12 tomorrow, the new spectral is due in this week, not had any emails yet to say its on its way or if it's been delayed, as yet!!!!
Anyone else getting there's this week (12),had any emails/ contact etc? :shock:

gazcarsf1

Right I had to find out, phoned canyon UK, and all is fine for this week, anytime between Mon & Fri for Dispatch!!! :-)

So hurry up then and get it sent. :-D

Kowalski675

Sackface wrote:

Cyclone5 wrote:

Where did you get the side loader from mate, think I need one on my shopping list 8)

I got it from evans, see the link below, not the cheapest but it is carbon fibre.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bon ... e-ec008117

If you want one with a less stupid price tag:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Flow-Cag ... tAodOQEAUQ

t0pc4t

broona wrote:

Anyone help on sizing before ordering please? I've emailed Canyon directly, but thought I may as ask the experts here too!

I'm looking to order a Spectral 8.0 and want to make sure I get the right size!

When I put my measurements into their calculator, changing them by even 1 or 2cm changes the recommended frame size from Small to Medium and vice versa, don't want to end up with the wrong size and have to wait for the right size again...

If it helps, my approximate measurements are :-

Height - 177cm
Weight 77kg
Inseam - 82cm
Torso - 68cm
Shoulders - 39cm
Arms - 63cm

I ride a medium Boardman FS Pro that feels fine and a small Morewood Kwela that also feels fine, confused, lol!

Edit: 7 minutes after I emailed Canyon, I got a reply saying that the Medium would be the best fit for me, can't get better than that! 12 week wait though...

same here

height 188
weight 88kg
inseam 84cm
Torso 72cm
shoulders 48cm
arms 62 cm

medium was recommended so I have dropped them a mail.

also on a spectral 8

t0pc4t

super fast reply where they confirmed I was a large

HardrockRob

Opinion needed!

My Spectral (Red chrome) order was put back to week 21. That is a long wait. Having just looked at the Canyon website I note that week 21 may now be week 19 but still 1.5 month wait.

However, the raw club colour Spectral (medium) is now showing as in stock. Can't decide what to do. Grin and bear the wait for the Red, or swap the order for the Raw Club. Just not sure about the raw colour having not seen one in the flesh. What would you do??

gazcarsf1

HardrockRob wrote:

Opinion needed!

My Spectral (Red chrome) order was put back to week 21. That is a long wait. Having just looked at the Canyon website I note that week 21 may now be week 19 but still 1.5 month wait.

However, the raw club colour Spectral (medium) is now showing as in stock. Can't decide what to do. Grin and bear the wait for the Red, or swap the order for the Raw Club. Just not sure about the raw colour having not seen one in the flesh. What would you do??

Have you phoned canyon U.K., they were nice enough yesterday when I called, and they could confirm delay/options?

Not sure on both colors, that's why I went with black on my al 8.0

Cyclone5

Kowalski675 wrote:

Sackface wrote:

Cyclone5 wrote:

Where did you get the side loader from mate, think I need one on my shopping list 8)

I got it from evans, see the link below, not the cheapest but it is carbon fibre.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bon ... e-ec008117

If you want one with a less stupid price tag:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Flow-Cag ... tAodOQEAUQ

Thanks I think I'll order that at end of the week

Kowalski675

No worries. Took me ages to find a sensibly priced side loader.

t0pc4t

HardrockRob wrote:

Opinion needed!

My Spectral (Red chrome) order was put back to week 21. That is a long wait. Having just looked at the Canyon website I note that week 21 may now be week 19 but still 1.5 month wait.

However, the raw club colour Spectral (medium) is now showing as in stock. Can't decide what to do. Grin and bear the wait for the Red, or swap the order for the Raw Club. Just not sure about the raw colour having not seen one in the flesh. What would you do??

opinions vary, for me colour is not all important but at the same time if I am spending that amount of money I want things to be right, so I would wait.

I appreciate in the MTB world 2.4k isn't mega bucks but it is big spend for me.

I went black because I didn't like the red but it's just opinion

lm_trek

Another Canyon order completed!

This will be my 3rd one from them, my OH has a Nerve 8.0 w, i have a roadlite and just ordered a Grand Canyon 29er. 4 week wait but will be worth it!

Revhound

Little problem i would like advise on.
I thought one of the stickers on my forks had been put on badly at the factory but on closer inspection it seems to be a deep scratch about 1 mm deep and 4cm long! It looks like its had some damage and they have replaced the sticker to cover it up . I took a photo but it does not show that well as it was dark and with flash ... What you reckon???

sirichmond

HardrockRob wrote:

Very nice. And very jealous.

I am not happy though. Just had an email telling me that my week 13 delivery is not going to happen now due to production issues. It is now week 21...two months!!!!!!

I feel your pain. Mine was due week 18 now 21, but its only 3 weeks and keep telling myself it will be worth the wait!

gazcarsf1

sirichmond wrote:

HardrockRob wrote:

Very nice. And very jealous.

I am not happy though. Just had an email telling me that my week 13 delivery is not going to happen now due to production issues. It is now week 21...two months!!!!!!

I feel your pain. Mine was due week 18 now 21, but its only 3 weeks and keep telling myself it will be worth the wait!

Just got the dreaded email from canyon (see below), what chance getting another next week saying wk24 or whatever!!! if they delay it anymore than a couple of weeks I will need to seriously think about cancelling and buying something else, ffs it was ordered at the start of November get a grip!!!!

We'd like to share with you some more information on your order for a Spectral AL 8.0. Your order was due to ship in Week 12 but has regrettably been delayed and is now due to ship in Week 13, due to some capacity issues at our factory in Germany it has been delayed

Kowalski675

Victims of their own popularity, I guess.

HardrockRob

Going to stick with order for Chrome Red. Sorry to hear there are others playing the waiting game. Hopefully all worth it in the end!

goodywho

Hey guys,

New to the forum but been reading up on some of these delivery issues people are having regards to the new Spectral, with interest.

I too have one on order (LARGE AL 8.0 in Black) which was supposed to be delivered in CW14 & now has been put back a week - Not a massive set back, but still testing my patience & it's not guaranteed to even be shipped in said CW15! Seriously been contemplating cancelling altogether & purchasing a Stumpy next week!!!

Soooo, where do I stand in the way of out right cancelling the order? Can I cancel before shipment date & nip it in the bud this week, or would I have to wait for it to be delivered etc. etc.??

Angus Young

These guys are worse than Ferrari when it comes to sticking to their delivery dates!

mcnultycop

Angus Young wrote:

These guys are worse than Ferrari when it comes to sticking to their delivery dates!

Yeah. We all hate those Ferrari delivery times.

joonasrnk

Hello and I' l think the waiting pays off
I have a question about the frame size of Nerve AL 7.0, I'm 5 '8 (175cm) whit size you guys suggest me to buy M or L?
Appreciate if anyone answers who has ridden with that model L or M frames with similar height.

inseam 85cm
arm 67cm
thigh 64cm
lower leg 56cm

waiting for repley

gazcarsf1

goodywho wrote:

Hey guys,

New to the forum but been reading up on some of these delivery issues people are having regards to the new Spectral, with interest.

I too have one on order (LARGE AL 8.0 in Black) which was supposed to be delivered in CW14 & now has been put back a week - Not a massive set back, but still testing my patience & it's not guaranteed to even be shipped in said CW15! Seriously been contemplating cancelling altogether & purchasing a Stumpy next week!!!

Soooo, where do I stand in the way of out right cancelling the order? Can I cancel before shipment date & nip it in the bud this week, or would I have to wait for it to be delivered etc. etc.??

Update on my al8.0, sent an email to canyon HQ In Germany and got this email reply below,
Everything looks good with your order on our system, its showing as ready to ship next week. We can't say exactly which day I’m afraid.

Phoned the UK customer service department as well on fri , and was told that my bike IS built and due to ship canyon wk13 as per previous email, so looks ok but time will tell!!
Not 100% convinced this will happen but hopeful, I had pressed the guy a bit and he said it would defo be next week so will just need to wait and see.

goodywho

Gazcarsf1 wrote:

goodywho wrote:

Hey guys,

New to the forum but been reading up on some of these delivery issues people are having regards to the new Spectral, with interest.

I too have one on order (LARGE AL 8.0 in Black) which was supposed to be delivered in CW14 & now has been put back a week - Not a massive set back, but still testing my patience & it's not guaranteed to even be shipped in said CW15! Seriously been contemplating cancelling altogether & purchasing a Stumpy next week!!!

Soooo, where do I stand in the way of out right cancelling the order? Can I cancel before shipment date & nip it in the bud this week, or would I have to wait for it to be delivered etc. etc.??

Update on my al8.0, sent an email to canyon HQ In Germany and got this email reply below,
Everything looks good with your order on our system, its showing as ready to ship next week. We can't say exactly which day I’m afraid.

Phoned the UK customer service department as well on fri , and was told that my bike IS built and due to ship canyon wk13 as per previous email, so looks ok but time will tell!!
Not 100% convinced this will happen but hopeful, I had pressed the guy a bit and he said it would defo be next week so will just need to wait and see.

Cheers for the update Gazcarsf1!!!So thats this coming week for you! Out of interest, did you order a Large? Keep us posted on your correspondence...

As per my original question, do you think I can cancel my order at anytime?? It doesn't say anything about cancellation within the period of ordering & delivery in the T's & C's so I'm just curious to find out if I am eligible to do this?! :?

Thanks in advance!

mcnultycop

joonasrnk wrote:

Hello and I' l think the waiting pays off
I have a question about the frame size of Nerve AL 7.0, I'm 5 '8 (175cm) whit size you guys suggest me to buy M or L?
Appreciate if anyone answers who has ridden with that model L or M frames with similar height.

inseam 85cm
arm 67cm
thigh 64cm
lower leg 56cm

waiting for repley

I think your debate should be S or M.

Are you waiting for a reply from Canyon?

joonasrnk

Actually i have my bike arrived this week (18.03). This is my first FS bike and feels the reach is too small (M size). i have just ride it once because of bad weather, it feels grate to ride whit it but yeah bit uncertain that i ordered right frame

But thanks for your suggestion

At first time the frame seemed very small http://www.hot.ee/kastikas//IMAG0109.jpg

mcnultycop wrote:

joonasrnk wrote:

Hello and I' l think the waiting pays off
I have a question about the frame size of Nerve AL 7.0, I'm 5 '8 (175cm) whit size you guys suggest me to buy M or L?
Appreciate if anyone answers who has ridden with that model L or M frames with similar height.

inseam 85cm
arm 67cm
thigh 64cm
lower leg 56cm

waiting for repley

I think your debate should be S or M.

Are you waiting for a reply from Canyon?

gazcarsf1

Cheers for the update Gazcarsf1!!!So thats this coming week for you! Out of interest, did you order a Large? Keep us posted on your correspondence...

As per my original question, do you think I can cancel my order at anytime?? It doesn't say anything about cancellation within the period of ordering & delivery in the T's & C's so I'm just curious to find out if I am eligible to do this?! :?

Thanks in advance![/quote]
Yip this week for me. Ordered a medium, wasn't sure on the size, but size guide said medium, emailed canyon UK and they said the medium would be fine after send my measurements to them(hope they are right)!!
Not sure if you can cancel or not, give them a phone, if mines doesn't come I may be looking at cancelling as well. 5 months is long enough to wait sic!!!!

mcnultycop

joonasrnk wrote:

Actually i have my bike arrived this week (18.03). This is my first FS bike and feels the reach is too small (M size). i have just ride it once because of bad weather, it feels grate to ride whit it but yeah bit uncertain that i ordered right frame

But thanks for your suggestion

At first time the frame seemed very small http://www.hot.ee/kastikas//IMAG0109.jpg

mcnultycop wrote:

joonasrnk wrote:

Hello and I' l think the waiting pays off
I have a question about the frame size of Nerve AL 7.0, I'm 5 '8 (175cm) whit size you guys suggest me to buy M or L?
Appreciate if anyone answers who has ridden with that model L or M frames with similar height.

inseam 85cm
arm 67cm
thigh 64cm
lower leg 56cm

waiting for repley

I think your debate should be S or M.

Are you waiting for a reply from Canyon?

Post some side on photographs of you on the bike. An L would potentially be very large though. I'm 177cm with short legs and my M (not this year's model) is perfect.

Cyclone5

joonasrnk wrote:

Hello and I' l think the waiting pays off
I have a question about the frame size of Nerve AL 7.0, I'm 5 '8 (175cm) whit size you guys suggest me to buy M or L?
Appreciate if anyone answers who has ridden with that model L or M frames with similar height.

inseam 85cm
arm 67cm
thigh 64cm
lower leg 56cm

waiting for repley

I'm the same height as you mate, I've got the small fits great, done a good few rides on it and not ached from frame sizing inc one 50 miler , and can really throw it around. A med may fit me to but very sure a large would be very over the top , unless you've got bloody long arms

mooro

mcnultycop wrote:

Angus Young wrote:

These guys are worse than Ferrari when it comes to sticking to their delivery dates!

Yeah. We all hate those Ferrari delivery times.

come on mcnulty - the guy has fronted ACDC of the last thirty years, of course he knows ferrari lead times!

Angus Young

Mooro wrote:

mcnultycop wrote:

Angus Young wrote:

These guys are worse than Ferrari when it comes to sticking to their delivery dates!

Yeah. We all hate those Ferrari delivery times.

come on mcnulty - the guy has fronted ACDC of the last thirty years, of course he knows ferrari lead times!

Though I do look a little odd driving my F12 in a school uniform.