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Canyon bike for racing?

  • 08-08-2015 4:02am
    #1
    Amprodude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering i take a 56 bike normally but is it advisable to go lower for racing I.e 54? I am looking to buy a canyon soon.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Amprodude wrote: »
    Just wondering i take a 56"bike normally but is it advisable to go lower for racing I.e 54? I am looking to buy a canyon soon.

    Thanks

    In my recent search I found that one manufacturershould 50 was another's 52 or 53. I ended up buying based on the geometry rather than the size.


  • #3
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Go your normal size for racing. Some benefit from going slightly smaller with TT bikes, but your position for a RR should be one you are comfortable with and unlike in a TT aerodynamics do not have a major influence (unless you like riding off the front for extended periods!)


  • #4
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Beasty wrote: »
    Go your normal size for racing. Some benefit from going slightly smaller with TT bikes, but your position for a RR should be one you are comfortable with and unlike in a TT aerodynamics do not have a major influence (unless you like riding off the front for extended periods!)

    You also need aerodynamics trying to get back in after being dropped for extended periods.


  • #5
    Koobcam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 829 ✭✭✭Koobcam


    Having owned a few Canyons, I'd have to recommend the Ultimate SL frame for racing. It's priced below the SLX, which is a good thing as one crash and you're back where you started, looking for a new frame but also out of pocket. I'd say the Endurace frame would also be a good one to race, has a more relaxed geometry and is also a bit cheaper. The Aeroad is an amazing looking bike and I'm currently riding one of the older (2012) models. A great bike and actually a bit more comfy on the front end than my previous Ultimate SL, but not a good bike for anyone who doesn't like a very racy position. I personally think the Ultimate SL gives you more options in terms of finding the best fit. I also think that all the guff you hear about aero bikes is bollo%$s unless you are an Eddie Dunbar type-you will spend most of your time riding with other people rather than on your own (unless you are getting dropped, in which case an aero bike will not solve your problems). So, to sum up, ultimate SL frame would be my recommendation from Canyon.


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