Canyon Ultimate CF | 6.8 Kg Non-Stock

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  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    I'd be interested to see how you get on with these long term.Anything that saves rotating weight is always good but I'm normally a traditional Velox cloth tape man
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  • majormantra
    majormantra Posts: 2,094
    Paul 8v wrote:
    I'd be interested to see how you get on with these long term.Anything that saves rotating weight is always good but I'm normally a traditional Velox cloth tape man

    I've been using Veloplugs for a couple of years and the guys on WW swear by them. They're a bit of a pain to remove if you ever decide to rebuild a wheel but otherwise they're great. In some cases they should make mounting tyres easier as they get in the way less than a rim strip.
  • mhj999
    mhj999 Posts: 122
    Please tell me you don't keep that bike in the shed its leaning on....
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  • EKIMIKE
    EKIMIKE Posts: 2,232
    Arrrr, certainly do. This be Wiltshire and that be a good shed.

    It's not about the shed...
    Canyon Endurace CF 2014 | Canyon Ultimate CF 2010
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Well done! Look's pretty good!
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Can you give us feedback on the chorus groupset? Also, what size frame is that?
  • Coudy
    Coudy Posts: 16
    Is this 600mm frame? Stem 120mm?
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Coudy wrote:
    Is this 600mm frame? Stem 120mm?

    I read on another post that he rides a 56, so I presume this is the 56 which is a medium. Quite a short TT for someone 6'2 but maybe the geo is somehow different.
  • EKIMIKE
    EKIMIKE Posts: 2,232
    Chorus crankset only! I spent the extra because it is Ultra Torque so you can do it with normal tools (i.e. cut the end of a 12mm(or whatever it is) allen key and use an extended socket). Can't justify splashing out on the rest of the groupset given the cost of 11 speed chains and cassettes. Also having the slightly older Centaur levers that do multiple shifts in both directions means no reason for Chorus.

    Anyway, the frame's a 56cm and the stem is 110mm. The bars are Ritchey Logic II shape. Yes, it is a small frame for someone my height (~6' 1 1/2" or ~186cm to be more precise). I'm all legs with a short torso and short arms. So i'd recommend a 58cm for normal people who are the same height.

    (It fits me perfectly by the way. Set up the same as my Bianchi Via Nirone give or take +/-1mm and I never get any back issues or other discomfort, even on long rides)
    Canyon Endurace CF 2014 | Canyon Ultimate CF 2010
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    EKIMIKE wrote:
    Chorus crankset only! I spent the extra because it is Ultra Torque so you can do it with normal tools (i.e. cut the end of a 12mm(or whatever it is) allen key and use an extended socket). Can't justify splashing out on the rest of the groupset given the cost of 11 speed chains and cassettes. Also having the slightly older Centaur levers that do multiple shifts in both directions means no reason for Chorus.

    Anyway, the frame's a 56cm and the stem is 110mm. The bars are Ritchey Logic II shape. Yes, it is a small frame for someone my height (~6' 1 1/2" or ~186cm to be more precise). I'm all legs with a short torso and short arms. So i'd recommend a 58cm for normal people who are the same height.

    (It fits me perfectly by the way. Set up the same as my Bianchi Via Nirone give or take +/-1mm and I never get any back issues or other discomfort, even on long rides)

    Ah. You see, although I'm also all legs, I've got rather long arms at the same time. 58 sounds perfect for me then! :D

    Nice bike btw (Have I said that already? :wink: )
  • EKIMIKE
    EKIMIKE Posts: 2,232
    Cheers. Not the best to look at but in terms of functionality it does the job extremely well! A damn good frameset.
    Canyon Endurace CF 2014 | Canyon Ultimate CF 2010
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    EKIMIKE wrote:
    Cheers. Not the best to look at but in terms of functionality it does the job extremely well! A damn good frameset.

    Oh it is. Doesn't look bad in the slightest. The red compliments it well. I think the newer Ultimate CF lacks more character

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