Head over Heart; Canyon Ultimate

Haha it’s not a loaded statement. Just that if you’re head over heart then you’re thinking logically more than passionately. And I feel like if that was the case, you wouldn’t end up with a blue carbon Canyon :P
It’s a cracking bike don’t get me wrong.

Ha! Nice to have met you! Yeah, if recommend a fit with Simon, he knows what he's doing and is quite competitively priced, especially if you have more than 1 bike

Well in the scenario of spruced up Trek 1.2 vs new Canyon it's more logical.... I think!?
Although maybe not the most practical bike, I do love it.

Although maybe not the most practical bike, I do love it.

I rest my case your honour

I am contemplating Ultimate or Endurace for 2018 .. Endurace in same size (although taller) has shorter wheelbase ?! Plus the potential of slamming and a longer stem is high .. how does it ride? Whats the max tyre clearance?

Although does have hydro'

Depends where it will sit amongst the other bikes you have?
The Ultinate geo is more aggressive, not sure if this is a long wheel base feature but down hill it feels very stable. I'll take some pics, I'm running 25's

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Depends where it will sit amongst the other bikes you have?

Thats my internal struggle atm. I owe it to Moots to take it to Alps so maybe 2019 for Canyon. I am also a shit descender, there is some gravel involved in the alpine riding this year too. Moots has 2mm tyre clearance at chainstay #YOLO

Thanks for the pics! Looks like a 30/32 will easily go in there.

I've got 28c GP4KSII on my Ultimate with regular brakes and I could probably go bigger

Asked Canyon, they said 25mm 'official' clearance .. 28c Maxxis padrone on Velocity Aileron asking for trouble? @MechaMorgan

Also whats the bar reach and drop on H36 Aerocockpit?

I have no experience with either of those things but without much thought I would say ‘yeah should be fine’

Bar reach and drop is p normal from memory

Bar reach and drop is p normal from memory

I need numbers goddamit! H11 was 70mm reach and 128mm drop. Found some info here: https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/accessories/brands/?brand=CANYON#id=61696

Also looks like plenty of clearance on @GoatandTricycle 's frame with 25s on extremely similar profile rim as Aileron. So yeah ..

Just a thought I ride an XL.
I'm never too sure how they scale frames from the designed size.

Mine is a Small. Absolutely tonnes of room.

You are right however, it's a risk unless you can try a frame beforehand.

@GoatandTricycle did you get a wahoo in the end?

I certainly did. And a mount from raceware. How come?

Just wondering how you’re finding it. Just ordered a bolt. 20% off with RCC

Yeah got the bundle from Condor cheapest I could find.
It's great so far, not used it much but set up with the app is very intuitive. Makes me want a power meter and Strava premium though

Played around any more with your fit on the canyon?

Nope, fairly happy at the moment.
Ask me after I attempt the festive 500

Yeah I think I'll wait to chop my steerer until after new year

Looking at a similar build but with SRAM groupset. How you finding the bike?

Simply the best bike I’ve owned.
It makes me smile every time I ride it.
I find it particularly good down hill.

Plan to ride Paris-Roubaix on it in April. Will add a chain catcher, probably buy a second hanger at the same time. Also going tubeless up to 28’s I think.
Might be able to squeeze larger on but I’ll be happy with 28’s

Canyon service/ support still has quite a bit to be desired from my limited interactions with them which is a shame as the products from my experience are great.

And helicopter tape on drive side chainstay

It has that already. Although may add another strip.
Does anyone do a kinda B.B. shell curved pre cut one?
More annoyingly I have foot rub on both crank arms despite putting patches on them!!