The "Show off your bike" thread!

The "Show off your bike" thread!

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oddball1313

1,191 posts

123 months

Sunday 17th September 2017
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First proper ride on the Canyon today and very impressed, great balance of speed and comfort. The Bianchi stills rules them all but until the forks are replaced due to their current recall debacle it's on blocks and with the wet Autumn weather starting to show it's hand it might well be spring before it's next outing. The Giant has done faithful service but i'm putting it out to grass i.e. bolting it to a turbo and getting a Zwift setup built.






Psimpson7

1,071 posts

241 months

Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Just had this arrive for my wife. First bike we have had with eTap. Makes my Di2 Tarmac look old frown



And I grabbed this (Frame) the other day to replace my Epic.


ED209

5,746 posts

244 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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My Giant Defy Advanced pro 1 after todays ride, crap photo i know!

Nezquick

1,461 posts

126 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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oddball1313 said:
First proper ride on the Canyon today and very impressed, great balance of speed and comfort. The Bianchi stills rules them all but until the forks are replaced due to their current recall debacle it's on blocks and with the wet Autumn weather starting to show it's hand it might well be spring before it's next outing. The Giant has done faithful service but i'm putting it out to grass i.e. bolting it to a turbo and getting a Zwift setup built.





Great collection!

More info on the Canyon and Bianchi please......they're lovely.

Ares

11,000 posts

120 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Not a bike, but have just fitted a new saddle to the Dogma. Impressed so far:

Kawasicki

13,082 posts

235 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Nezquick said:
oddball1313 said:
First proper ride on the Canyon today and very impressed, great balance of speed and comfort. The Bianchi stills rules them all but until the forks are replaced due to their current recall debacle it's on blocks and with the wet Autumn weather starting to show it's hand it might well be spring before it's next outing. The Giant has done faithful service but i'm putting it out to grass i.e. bolting it to a turbo and getting a Zwift setup built.





Great collection!

More info on the Canyon and Bianchi please......they're lovely.
The Canyon looks fantastic, it really looks like a 21st century bike.

Nezquick

1,461 posts

126 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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Kawasicki said:
The Canyon looks fantastic, it really looks like a 21st century bike.
I agree - they've got the lines just right and it seems to really suit disc brakes. Great colour too.

z4RRSchris

11,278 posts

179 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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not mine. a friend has it on loan to review. ridden it a bit and it’s a total beast. i am now in love with etap and the NSW wheels brake so much better than my firecrest


anonymous-user

54 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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What manufacturer is the frame?

I like the shape of it. I reckon it is colour sensitive and that scheme isn't the one I would choose

raceboy

13,099 posts

280 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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JPJPJP said:
What manufacturer is the frame?

I like the shape of it. I reckon it is colour sensitive and that scheme isn't the one I would choose
chapter2bikes

Love this colour, very 'Lotus' yum

z4RRSchris

11,278 posts

179 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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the black is just bare carbon, its very cool.

etap = epic

zipp 404 NSW = much better braking than firecrest

addey

1,038 posts

167 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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z4RRSchris said:
not mine. a friend has it on loan to review. ridden it a bit and it’s a total beast. i am now in love with etap and the NSW wheels brake so much better than my firecrest

I'm seriously considering one of these for a new build next year. They look pretty good value and I like the fact there won't be many around. So very interested to hear any feedback on the frame, comfort, stiffness etc?

z4RRSchris

11,278 posts

179 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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addey said:
I'm seriously considering one of these for a new build next year. They look pretty good value and I like the fact there won't be many around. So very interested to hear any feedback on the frame, comfort, stiffness etc?
Have only ridden it around town so far, and the seat is about 2cm too high for me (need to cut the tube, but its not mine)

will take it out this weekend and report back.


oddball1313

1,191 posts

123 months

Friday 22nd September 2017
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Nezquick said:
oddball1313 said:
First proper ride on the Canyon today and very impressed, great balance of speed and comfort. The Bianchi stills rules them all but until the forks are replaced due to their current recall debacle it's on blocks and with the wet Autumn weather starting to show it's hand it might well be spring before it's next outing. The Giant has done faithful service but i'm putting it out to grass i.e. bolting it to a turbo and getting a Zwift setup built.





Great collection!

More info on the Canyon and Bianchi please......they're lovely.
The Canyon is their Endurance CF SLX8.0 - all stock with Shimano Ultegra and Reynolds Assault Wheels. Only change is I swapped the Conti GP4000 for Vittoria Corsa's as they just feel better (and look better!)

The Bianchi is an Infinito CV 2017 model with standard spec defective front forks which the Italians are making a right balls up of replacing.
Campagnolo Super Record gears, shifters and brakes (50-34 compact main ring, 11-29 cassette)
Campagnolo Bora 50 Ultra Wheel set
Zipp SL70 Carbon bars and Stem
Zipp Carbon Seat Post
Vittoria Corsa Tyres





Nezquick

1,461 posts

126 months

Friday 22nd September 2017
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oddball1313 said:
The Canyon is their Endurance CF SLX8.0 - all stock with Shimano Ultegra and Reynolds Assault Wheels. Only change is I swapped the Conti GP4000 for Vittoria Corsa's as they just feel better (and look better!)

The Bianchi is an Infinito CV 2017 model with standard spec defective front forks which the Italians are making a right balls up of replacing.
Campagnolo Super Record gears, shifters and brakes (50-34 compact main ring, 11-29 cassette)
Campagnolo Bora 50 Ultra Wheel set
Zipp SL70 Carbon bars and Stem
Zipp Carbon Seat Post
Vittoria Corsa Tyres
Appreciated - thanks.

The Canyon is now massively on my "want" list!

louiebaby

10,651 posts

191 months

Friday 22nd September 2017
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oddball1313 said:
I swapped the Conti GP4000 for Vittoria Corsa's as they just feel better (and look better!)
They look good like that! thumbup

smn159

12,654 posts

217 months

Friday 22nd September 2017
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Nezquick said:
Appreciated - thanks.

The Canyon is now massively on my "want" list!
Mine too (along with the Bianchi)

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oddball1313

1,191 posts

123 months

Friday 22nd September 2017
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I'd put an order for the Canyon now if you've got the funds - they've still got £900 off list price at the moment (which I took full advantage of) and I think the red is disappearing from the 2018 range as well and lots more boring stealth black and dirty brown and green colours coming out.

wobert

5,051 posts

222 months

Friday 22nd September 2017
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oddball1313 said:
I'd put an order for the Canyon now if you've got the funds - they've still got £900 off list price at the moment (which I took full advantage of) and I think the red is disappearing from the 2018 range as well and lots more boring stealth black and dirty brown and green colours coming out.
Boring stealth black you say......hmmmmm


oddball1313

1,191 posts

123 months

Friday 22nd September 2017
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I'd put an order for the Canyon now if you've got the funds - they've still got £900 off list price at the moment (which I took full advantage of) and I think the red is disappearing from the 2018 range as well and lots more boring stealth black and dirty brown and green colours coming out.
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