Can I test drive your Canyon? MK/Beds UK

benkxk
benkxk Posts: 151
edited June 2012 in Road buying advice
Hey guys,

I am interested in a Canyon Roadlite 6/7 for my first proper road bike. However as you know you can't try one in the UK.

So is there anyone in the Buckingham/Bedfordshire willing to let me try out their bike for a fitting?
By test drive I mean size it up for my height, not an hour out of your sight with a complete stranger, i'll be in your sight the whole time.

I'm 6"2 so I think a 58 will be ok, correct me if i'm wrong.

Have valid ID etc.

Edit: also what is this bike suited towards? New in the world of road bikes and am looking for something for both speed and long distances. Some hills!

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  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    I thought the UK agent could get hold of some demo bikes? Did you try him?
  • benkxk
    benkxk Posts: 151
    From what I know the only way to officially test one is in Germany...

    The website says nothing about a UK agent? Do you have any more info?
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    I think hes getting confused with Rose Bikes perhaps?
  • philhul
    philhul Posts: 140
    From the signature of an email I received when asking a question about something else:

    Cullen Ward - Canyon UK

    Tel: 020 8501 2582 ,
    Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
    Email: uk@canyon.com
    Web: http://www.canyon.com/_uk
  • bisoner
    bisoner Posts: 171
    philhul wrote:
    From the signature of an email I received when asking a question about something else:

    Cullen Ward - Canyon UK

    Tel: 020 8501 2582 ,
    Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
    Email: uk@canyon.com
    Web: http://www.canyon.com/_uk

    Cullen is extremely helpful. I'll post up my Canyon buying experience shortly...............
  • benkxk
    benkxk Posts: 151
    Canyon doesn't have a showroom in the UK at present. Canyon do have a showroom at the factory in Koblenz, Germany, which is about an hour from Frankfurt airport on the train.

    Bear in mind Canyon’s 30 day money back guarantee which means that, providing the bike has not been used for more than a test ride on a clean, dry surface, we can offer an exchange or full refund anytime during the first 30 days after delivery of the goods. Full right of revocation terms are available on the following page: http://www.canyon.com/_uk/terms_conditions.html

    Thought as much, thanks anyway though
  • ck99
    ck99 Posts: 44
    I am also 6' 2" and bought the Canyon SLX 8 with a 60 frame. My height is 188cm with an Inseam of 92cm. The 62 would have been far too big. Lovely bike with great kit and at just 6.8KG, it is good for hills, especially if you are nudging 50!

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