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Road Newbie Advice: Canyon Sizing, Which Tyres/Mug Guards etc.

  • 07-05-2014 5:34pm
    #1
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys, after 4 years of cycling my Lapierre hardtail I'm finally buying my first road bike. I'm looking at the Canyon Roadlite AL 6.0 and I know sizing is a bit iffy on their size guide so I'm going to double check here and I'm also looking at recommendations for tyres, mud guards and anything else I might need.

    The size tool recommended an XL frame. I'm 6' 4" and my measurements are Inseam - 93cm, Torso - 62cm, Shoulder - 44cm, Arm - 69cm.

    As far as tyres go, people seem to love the Conti GP 4000s, they seem to be very good with puncture resistance but I despite fixing them and commute to Tallaght so glass is everywhere. I currently roll on Schwalbe Marathon Pros so would like something similar but not as heavy if possible.

    As far as mudguards go, I'd like something quick release but I don't know if that's an option, so I'm torn between Crud Guards and something like the SKS Blumels.


Comments

  • #2
    bazzamac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 502 ✭✭✭bazzamac


    Email or ring canyon uk with your details I did it and they were spot on with their sizing.the conti 4000s are a super tyre.


  • #3
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Use their size calculator. Worked for me. I have the same bike in a 56/l. You probably need the next size up

    The Conti GP 4000s are great tyres


  • #4
    frazzledazzle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭frazzledazzle


    Canyon sizer didnt work for me, however I rang the UK office and explained what I currently rode and they put me straight ........ as for tyres whilst the GP4000s are a fantastic tyre, if you are purely communting look at getting the Continetal Gatorskin (much cheaper) - I use these as winter tyres and GP4000s for summer ........... as for mud guards I had the SKS race guards, easy to fit and reasonable price just mind tyre width (ie: go for 23mm) for clearence ......... dont be putting mudguards on til winter !

    Enjoy the bike ........... they are a great brand !


  • #5
    bbari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bbari


    Hi OP,

    Did you go for Canyon at the end ? Do you mind sharing your experience please ?


    DaveyDave wrote: »
    Hey guys, after 4 years of cycling my Lapierre hardtail I'm finally buying my first road bike. I'm looking at the Canyon Roadlite AL 6.0 and I know sizing is a bit iffy on their size guide so I'm going to double check here and I'm also looking at recommendations for tyres, mud guards and anything else I might need.

    The size tool recommended an XL frame. I'm 6' 4" and my measurements are Inseam - 93cm, Torso - 62cm, Shoulder - 44cm, Arm - 69cm.

    As far as tyres go, people seem to love the Conti GP 4000s, they seem to be very good with puncture resistance but I despite fixing them and commute to Tallaght so glass is everywhere. I currently roll on Schwalbe Marathon Pros so would like something similar but not as heavy if possible.

    As far as mudguards go, I'd like something quick release but I don't know if that's an option, so I'm torn between Crud Guards and something like the SKS Blumels.


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