Canyon Endurace CF/AL 7.0 v Planet X RT-58 Ultegra

Nabur

I'm thinking of buying the Canyon Endurace CF or AL 7.0 or Planet X RT-58 Ultegra 6800 11 online. I'm 6' 2" and it's important for me to get a bike that 'fits' as I have had back problems ever since I purchased my current Trek (frame size 62 and probably too big!) Anyone in the Cork area, similar height and riding one of these that I could sit on and check out fit? Or if not in Cork area but has one of these, is a similar height and can let me know how they are getting on. Thanks

Alek

I'm 6' 2"

frame size 62 and probably too big!

Definitely. I'm the same height and ride a 58cm frame .... I'd strongly recommend to get professionally fitted, as after riding an oversized frame you may not immediately feel what exactly is good for you and end up with a smaller one, yet still too large.

Raam

Alek wrote: »

Definitely. I'm the same height and ride a 58cm frame .... I'd strongly recommend to get professionally fitted, as after riding an oversized frame you may not immediately feel what exactly is good for you and end up with a smaller one, yet still too large.

Canyon sizing is a bit different though. I ride 58 also normally but I know of people my height who went with something different for a Canyon, IIRC.

I'm 6'3".

godtabh

Canyons fitting app is very good if you get the measurements right and input then

ford2600

Nabur wrote: »

I'm thinking of buying the Canyon Endurace CF or AL 7.0 or Planet X RT-58 Ultegra 6800 11 online. I'm 6' 2" and it's important for me to get a bike that 'fits' as I have had back problems ever since I purchased my current Trek (frame size 62 and probably too big!) Anyone in the Cork area, similar height and riding one of these that I could sit on and check out fit? Or if not in Cork area but has one of these, is a similar height and can let me know how they are getting on. Thanks

Both bikes you mention are great value, but not much good to you in wrong size; as you have learnt.

While online offers great bang for buck, you might do better in a good lbs, where owner will take time to fit you. Maybe try McCarthy cycles on Old Mallow road, Kilgrews or Speedy Spokes Carriagline.

minterno

hi.i have an endurace cf 9 in xl size if you want to have a look/sit. Im 185cm and all legs.canyon widget put me an xl.l would have done me id say.im in the castlemartyr area if its handy

iwillhtfu

ford2600 wrote: »

Both bikes you mention are great value, but not much good to you in wrong size; as you have learnt.

While online offers great bang for buck, you might do better in a good lbs, where owner will take time to fit you. Maybe try McCarthy cycles on Old Mallow road, Kilgrews or Speedy Spokes Carriagline.

He could just go and get the bike fit done and then look into buying either bike. They're essentially only giving you measurements which should be transferable from bike to bike.

I'm sure plenty of places eg.bikefittingireland will fit you without a bike and if you bring the frame measurements from the site I'd say they'll be able to work out the best size for you and probably set it up after you get it.

Supporting your lbs is a good idea but when it comes to value on complete bikes they struggle.

ford2600

iwillhtfu wrote: »

He could just go and get the bike fit done and then look into buying either bike. They're essentially only giving you measurements which should be transferable from bike to bike.

I'm sure plenty of places eg.bikefittingireland will fit you without a bike and if you bring the frame measurements from the site I'd say they'll be able to work out the best size for you and probably set it up after you get it.

Supporting your lbs is a good idea but when it comes to value on complete bikes they struggle.

What bike will he use for bikefit?

Lbs can't compete on value alone, but for a guy like op where lbs know their stuff and will give him the time I think it may be OPs best option.

I can see your point though.

OP I've used Gerry in The Edge myself for a bikefit and he knows what he is doing if a little dear. 150ish

iwillhtfu

Sure don't they have those bike rigs that they can manipulate to fit your dimensions and track your movement with little sensors. It's all very scientific now not just a lad with a tape measure and a hinged stick. They then transfer the measurements onto your frame.

ford2600

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Sure don't they have those bike rigs that they can manipulate to fit your dimensions and track your movement with little sensors. It's all very scientific now not just a lad with a tape measure and a hinged stick. They then transfer the measurements onto your frame.

And after all that science, OP ends up with transfering measurements with a tape and probably no hinged stick...

Cleat position accounted for? Crank length?
Frame geometry?

If you are going to pay for a fit imo it's best to have the bike you are going to ride for fit

iwillhtfu

Arguing semantics now to be fair. I've no affiliation with bike fit by the way. I also said that once he gets his new bike I'm sure he could agree a deal with whoever fits him to set up his bike accordingly.

To be honest op I think you'd be crazy to sacrifice a well specd bike for a lesser model just because you get a friendly word from the owner and in most cases an amateur fit provided by them.

As they say you can make a smaller frame fit you but not much you can do with with a bigger frame.

Good Luck either way both bikes are sweet. Personally I'd go with the canyon.

Nabur

Thanks guys. I actually have a Specialised S-Works for the week. Frame size 58. I'll see how it goes.

rayquinn1

I have the Planet X RT-58 Ultegra in 58cm. I'm 6'2" and it fits me fine