Before I pull the trigger on this bike.......
Discussion
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/mtb/grand-canyon/gran...
Is there anything else I should consider?
Want to get back into the MTB and am looking for a hardtail for the locals trails/woods. Don't want carbon or full-sus.
This bike is top of my price range but still looks good value, I would be more comfortable spending around £1500 to be honest but budget creep etc. My road bike is a Canyon which has been faultless - when it turned up! This model looks to be in stock also which is a bonus.
Is there anything else I should consider?
Want to get back into the MTB and am looking for a hardtail for the locals trails/woods. Don't want carbon or full-sus.
This bike is top of my price range but still looks good value, I would be more comfortable spending around £1500 to be honest but budget creep etc. My road bike is a Canyon which has been faultless - when it turned up! This model looks to be in stock also which is a bonus.
With the sort of budget you seem to be looking at, I'd have a gander at Bird bikes...
Main website... https://www.bird.bike/
"All Mountain" hoonier Zero AM-XT11... https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-am-xt11/#config... ...from £1623.00
Light "Trail Focused" ZERO TR-SLX11 with SLX group... https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-tr-slx11/#confi... ...from £1429.00
Light "Trail Focused" ZERO TR-XT11 with upgrades including XT M8000 11-speed group... https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-tr-xt11/#config... ...from £1587.00
Have a dig around the main site, there's lots of different options if you want to trim or extend your budget, and all of the builds have some degree of freedom to chop and change elements of the spec. I very nearly bought a Zero before I got a Giant Anthem (full sus) at a massive reduction, making it an absolute bargain. I'm currently without a hard tail, but Bird would be my first port of call if I had the cash to buy one...
Main website... https://www.bird.bike/
"All Mountain" hoonier Zero AM-XT11... https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-am-xt11/#config... ...from £1623.00
Light "Trail Focused" ZERO TR-SLX11 with SLX group... https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-tr-slx11/#confi... ...from £1429.00
Light "Trail Focused" ZERO TR-XT11 with upgrades including XT M8000 11-speed group... https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-tr-xt11/#config... ...from £1587.00
Have a dig around the main site, there's lots of different options if you want to trim or extend your budget, and all of the builds have some degree of freedom to chop and change elements of the spec. I very nearly bought a Zero before I got a Giant Anthem (full sus) at a massive reduction, making it an absolute bargain. I'm currently without a hard tail, but Bird would be my first port of call if I had the cash to buy one...
astroarcadia said:
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/mtb/grand-canyon/gran...
Is there anything else I should consider?
Want to get back into the MTB and am looking for a hardtail for the locals trails/woods. Don't want carbon or full-sus.
This bike is top of my price range but still looks good value, I would be more comfortable spending around £1500 to be honest but budget creep etc. My road bike is a Canyon which has been faultless - when it turned up! This model looks to be in stock also which is a bonus.
I really like that, nice choice!Is there anything else I should consider?
Want to get back into the MTB and am looking for a hardtail for the locals trails/woods. Don't want carbon or full-sus.
This bike is top of my price range but still looks good value, I would be more comfortable spending around £1500 to be honest but budget creep etc. My road bike is a Canyon which has been faultless - when it turned up! This model looks to be in stock also which is a bonus.
I have got a Grand Canyon SLX 9.9 but the 2016 version. It is equipped with XT & has the fancy Terralogic Fox forks (these are mega). The frames are identical. Overall it's a rapid XC bike, it's not shy of getting stuck into the rougher terrain. According to Strava I'm quicker on the GC than my other hard tail although the Canyon is a kilo & a bit heavier. The canyon was my 1st 29er & I like it a lot. Definitely not the slow steering barge they can sometimes be labelled, I find it very nimble & precise. It's quite low at the front (moreso than my Mrs Scott Scale) & feels longer, I like this, feels purposeful & quite "racey". Great bikes although Canyon after sales can (or at least used to) be quite wanting.
Sa Calobra said:
£1900 for that? Where are you thinking of riding? I can think of way better bikes including almost new secondhand ones.
XC trails on my doorstep in Gloucestershire. Some singletrack in my local woods and as a bike to ride alongside my son on the common. Can you give examples of better bikes? Don't want to buy used.
Sa Calobra said:
£1900 for that? Where are you thinking of riding? I can think of way better bikes including almost new secondhand ones.
Without providing any links? very helpful.Eagle groupset alone is £1000, £450ish for the fork, makes the Canyon look like a bargain if you want a top spec hardtail.
The ex-demo Orange's are worth a shout.
http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mountain-bikes/m...
Plenty within this section
http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mountain-bikes
The Canyon is a alu frame?
Plenty of carbon 456's out there too. I've got a ti 456 at home that I'm selling at the moment (it'll be too small for you OP as I like my hard tail small; I'm 6ft1 and ride 16" hard tails).
The 29'er sounds like it'd suit your trails etc best.
The Canyon, to me strikes me as some nice bits around a average chassis
Plenty within this section
http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mountain-bikes
The Canyon is a alu frame?
Plenty of carbon 456's out there too. I've got a ti 456 at home that I'm selling at the moment (it'll be too small for you OP as I like my hard tail small; I'm 6ft1 and ride 16" hard tails).
The 29'er sounds like it'd suit your trails etc best.
The Canyon, to me strikes me as some nice bits around a average chassis
Edited by Sa Calobra on Sunday 21st May 18:43
Sa Calobra said:
http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mountain-bikes/m...
Plenty within this section
http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mountain-bikes
The Canyon is a alu frame?
Plenty of carbon 456's out there too. I've got a ti 456 at home that I'm selling at the moment (it'll be too small for you OP as I like my hard tail small; I'm 6ft1 and ride 16" hard tails).
The 29'er sounds like it'd suit your trails etc best.
The Canyon, to me strikes me as some nice bits around a average chassis
10% off at PX and On One until tomorrow night using code PRTHONGPlenty within this section
http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mountain-bikes
The Canyon is a alu frame?
Plenty of carbon 456's out there too. I've got a ti 456 at home that I'm selling at the moment (it'll be too small for you OP as I like my hard tail small; I'm 6ft1 and ride 16" hard tails).
The 29'er sounds like it'd suit your trails etc best.
The Canyon, to me strikes me as some nice bits around a average chassis
Edited by Sa Calobra on Sunday 21st May 18:43
Sa Calobra said:
£1900 for that? Where are you thinking of riding? I can think of way better bikes including almost new secondhand ones.
Obviously "almost new second hand" is almost always a better deal. See also cars, motorbikes, etc. But some people don't want SH, and buying a new item has its advantages if you don't know your way around what's available.Understood but I've just bought a used Genesis Equilibrium thats in a immaculate condition. Far better than I'd manage to keep it in. All for £400 with upgraded Ultegra mech's and 105 shifters. Alot of people sell bikes and bits after little use, partly because they bought it and just couldn't get on with it. Why pay someones margins and waste opportunities?
Id even look at early vintage, good quality mountain bikes. Classic Specialized etc. 26" bikes are going for bargains nowadays as everyone wants 27.5.
Id even look at early vintage, good quality mountain bikes. Classic Specialized etc. 26" bikes are going for bargains nowadays as everyone wants 27.5.
scherzkeks said:
Rose Count Solo. Rose is Canyon's main competition here in Germany. You can spec the Rose how you want, and the frame is excellent.
You also never have to interact with Canyon's abysmal customer service.
Another vote for Rose here , mines beautiful.You also never have to interact with Canyon's abysmal customer service.
Rose's Customer service is unbelievably good.Nothing is too much trouble.
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