Canyon Sizing Question

Lumen

wersal gummage wrote: »

The Canyon I'm looking at comes with a 120mm stem - and these cant be changed too easily I believe

I could be wrong but I think the Roadlite uses a conventional steerer rather than the odd-sized one used on the AL and CF.

In any case you should be able to specify a different stem length in the order notes.

Hungrycol

wersal gummage wrote: »

you didn't compare with the bikes you currently have ??

the tool only seems to go on the inseam length.

Yeah I did and the Cannondale 58cm was placed half way between 60cm and 58cm Canyon Roadlite on a lot of measurements. Have to be mindfull also that the Roadlite is a more relaxed geometry which suited me more for a winter trainer/commuter compared to the aggressive Cannondale which I want to rest up for racing.

Cannondale Seat Tube 580
58cm Canyon Seat Tube 570
60cm Canyon Seat Tube 595

Cannondale Top Tube 575
58cm Canyon Top Tube 554
60cm Canyon Top Tube 587

Cannondale Head Tube 189
58cm Canyon Head Tube 190
60cm Canyon Head Tube 230

Something in the back of mind mind tells me that if you input all your measurements and you tick a box (or something like that) Canyon will consider these when building your bike?? I gather this to mean if you're a long armed monkey boy they may change the stem, etc. Don't quote me on this though!!

wersal gummage

Hungrycol wrote: »

Yeah I did and the Cannondale 58cm was placed half way between 60cm and 58cm Canyon Roadlite on a lot of measurements. Have to be mindfull also that the Roadlite is a more relaxed geometry ......... I gather this to mean if you're a long armed monkey boy they may change the stem, etc. Don't quote me on this though!!

Thanks for that.

I'm between XL and XXL too when I compare sizes - but right up towards the XXL really. Stuck between the sizes, you went up though. I think I will too. And yeah, I am that long armed monkey!! I asked Canyon a week or two ago when I was just gathering up a few options on bikes and they charge 20 euro to change the stem.

Inventor

wersal gummage wrote: »

Thanks for that.

I'm between XL and XXL too when I compare sizes - but right up towards the XXL really. Stuck between the sizes, you went up though. I think I will too. And yeah, I am that long armed monkey!! I asked Canyon a week or two ago when I was just gathering up a few options on bikes and they charge 20 euro to change the stem.

Wersal, I have a new Roadlite 6 XL with 110mm stem. I am new to this but it seems to fit me perfectly. I am just over 6'2". You are welcome to try it for size if ever you are in the Wexford area. I also might get to the Kare tour the weekend but I am not absolutely sure yet.

wersal gummage

Thanks for that kind offer Inventor. I don't plan to be in Wexford in the immediate future so won't be able to take you up on that though. But thanks!

Have noticed there's a six week wait for the XL. The 2XL is available immediately.

Inventor

Being able to compare to previous bikes geometries should be the ideal way of sizing. The Canyon PPS was interesting when I was trying to work what size I needed. As others have said it seems to size only on the inseam measurement. After playing around with this it seemed that my inseam was in the middle of the range for the XL size so I went for that. What I don't know is if there are trigger levels on the other measurements that influence the sizing.

I also don't know that if you enter all your measurements into the PPS at the time of ordering does it have any effect on the way the bike is shipped. I didn't enter any and my bike was shipped with 110mm stem sitting above 12mm of spacers and the seat in the middle position on the post. After fiddling around a bit I moved the seat back and put the stem under the spacers and I find the bike very comfortable for long rides.

Lumen

Bear in mind that you can make a bike bigger with setup but you can't make it smaller, so if in doubt go down a size rather than up.

dx22

Wersel, Im just shy of 6'3" with a 35.5 inch inseam i got a 60cm Canyon Ultimate CF and swapped the shipped 110mm stem for a 100mm and the bike fits like a glove (no charge for swapping stems after you buy the bike). The Canyon sizing caluclator recommeded a 62 which i knew would be just too big.

I think a Canyon 60 is very similar to a Felt or a Trek 58cm

Hope this helps

wersal gummage

thanks lumen and dx22 for those comments.

The ONLY measurement that is off compared to my current bikes is the seat tube - and this is by 20mm... DX - I think I'm a bit of an inspector gadget when it comes to the arms - the XXL Canyon with 120 mm stem is a lot shorter in terms of top tube & combined stem length than my current bikes. If I get the XXL I will have to swap the stem out for a 130 at least - if i get the XL - I am looking at a 145 or 150 stem - if there is even such a thing - and at that stage it must be starting to lose a bit of its rigidity.. (is that the right word?!).

The XL also isn't in stock for a few weeks. I need a bike now (my commuter was destroyed). Its between the XXL I think and just going to cyclesuperstore and picking up a 62cm Cube peleton which they seem to have in stock.

edit - DX22 - I don't have anything like a 35.5 inch inseam. If I did, I'd order the XXL in a flash. That is the only thing holding me back. My inseam measurement - carried out by myself..... - is coming in at 90cms. Any on-line sizing guides I read seem to suggest the most important measurement is the top tube though...

Hungrycol

wersal gummage wrote: »

edit - DX22 - I don't have anything like a 35.5 inch inseam. If I did, I'd order the XXL in a flash. That is the only thing holding me back. My inseam measurement - carried out by myself..... - is coming in at 90cms. Any on-line sizing guides I read seem to suggest the most important measurement is the top tube though...

90cm inseam is 35.4inches so that's pretty close to 35.5

wersal gummage

I found this thread on a google search for Canyon sizing so just thought I'd update in case others stumble across it....

Canyon suggested I go with an XL based, it seems, entirely on my inseam length. I was concerned about the top tube length and ultimately went with the 2XL as its geometry was very similar to my other bikes which fit me perfectly.

I've spent a week on the 2XL now and it fits me very well, but it is not an aero fit (which I didn't want). I will probably still need to swap the stem out from a 120mm to at least a 130mm.

Had I bought the XL, the saddle would have been fine for height but I would have ended up needing something ridiculous like a 150mm stem...

ugsparky

Is it really as simple as the website suggests ? - you order your bike - it comes - you tighten a few easily tightened components and ... kaboom ... you are the proud owner of a Canyon 7.0 Roadlite ... with absolutely no problem with gears slipping or brakes rubbing ... it does exactly what it says on the ... box ? I'm kinda more tempted to go down to Athlone and visit the Planet X shop.

g0g

ugsparky wrote: »

Is it really as simple as the website suggests ? - you order your bike - it comes - you tighten a few easily tightened components and ... kaboom ... you are the proud owner of a Canyon 7.0 Roadlite ... with absolutely no problem with gears slipping or brakes rubbing ... it does exactly what it says on the ... box ? I'm kinda more tempted to go down to Athlone and visit the Planet X shop.

From my experience this year, yes that simple and pain-free! About 5/6 pieces to put together, everything was tuned perfectly, add pedals and off I went! I can assure you I'm no technical bike expert and you need pretty much much nothing more than an allen key! The most painful thing of all was the process of removing that plastic disc that comes between gears and rear wheel!:) Granted mine was a 6.0 not a 7.0 but I'm sure it's the same! I couldn't recommend it more once you reckon you're happy on your choice of size!

furiousox

ugsparky wrote: »

...I'm kinda more tempted to go down to Athlone and visit the Planet X shop.

You're welcome to have a look at my Canyon in Drogheda if you want.