Canyon road bikes - thoughts?

[RRS_Staffs]

Ive been thinking of a new 'vanity' road bike/frame for ages

I have no strong thoughts other than the usual Cervelo/S-works/Madone/Wilier etc etc stuff and to be honest didnt see the point of spending that kind of money as my own bike is absolutely fit for purpose

Until I discovered Canyon that is
The recent Cervelo court case has only made my curiosity worse

Have any of you got a Canyon or do you have any rational or otherwise thoughts on them?
Whats the catch

Cheers

[fastcaterham]

Can't say I've ever seen one out on the road but they're good enough for Omega Pharma Lotto so they must be pretty good!
I say go for a test ride on one, not that I think I've ever even seen one in a bike shop mind!

[addey]

I've got an Ultimate Pro which I bought as a frameset in 2008. I went for the Canyon as they are stunning value for money when you compare them to cervelo's, pinarellos, colnagos etc. It is everything I was looking for - light, stiff and a little different from all the Treks and Specs that you see on the roads. Unfortunately I've had chronic knee problems for the last 2 years so mine has had very little use, but i did race on it for a few months when I first got it.

One of my clubmates had one and he had a few issues with the front mech hanger and bottle bosses which meant it had to be sent back to Germany for repairs - something worth considering when you buy direct.

You would be welcome to test ride mine if you are anywhere near me (Surrey) and need a 60cm frame!

edit: just read your username and assume you are in Staffordshire so probably no good for a test ride!

[itsnotarace]

Canyon's are supposed to be the stiffest bikes in the peleton, which can also equate to a harsh ride but it's all subjective

[NitroNick]

They aawesome value. I've not got one yet but will be buying one within the next 2 - 3 months.
I've spoken to a few guys with the high end ones and they are all very impressed and recommend them.

[HundredthIdiot]

I think the carbon ones are a bit ugly. Subjective obviously.

[RRS_Staffs]

Thanks for your thoughts

Its the Ultimate CF which caught my eye
Id never really heard of them until following the Cervelo court case - I have a thing for the Cervelo R3

I have no reason to buy a new frame at all
All of the ones I fancy cost serious wedge which I just cant justify

But but but but then I discovered Canyon!

I could maybe flog some kit to make an Ultimate CF easier to justify but Im curious to see if anyone has one or else an Ultimate CF SLX which I suspect will just give me a bad back

Cheers

[itsnotarace]

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