New bike arrived 2 weeks ago direct from Deutschland (after a 3 month wait) Added Superstar nano tech pedals, German ebay dropper post (with custom 'road inner tube' boot, Raceface FR Stealth bars, NC17 grips, Hope seatpost clamp and Nukeproof saddle. Great fun on the downs of Surrey Hills and Swinley so far and surprisingly good back up again. Loving it!
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New bike - Canyon Nerve AM 7.0
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Posted 4 months ago #
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That looks way better thsn they do on the website.
I am going to pretend i didn't see that fireplace though.
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What's the verdict on the dropper post?
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Not bad in a Tesco value kind of way.
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Simon - good so far, but I've only used it on 4 rides. Takes a while to get it set up but once I sorted the cable tension it has worked without a problem. I wouldn't ride without one now - £75 delivered seems right, no way would I be spending £200 on a Reverb etc. There is a bit of play side to side but not noticeable once you are riding. My main problem was the cable routing, now sorted via super strong velcro!
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Not bad in a Tesco value kind of way.
Some of us don't have limitless funds to spend on our hobbies, but thanks for the feedback!
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I was only joking, its nice. Hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks mate - enjoying it so far
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Link to the droppy post please!
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You won't find a better specced bike for the price. If I had £1500 to £2000 to spend Canyon would be my first port of call, unless I could find a great deal on a Lapierre.
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Price has gone up from 3 weeks ago. You'll probably need a shim too as they are 27.2mm.
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whats the 150 for like in Surrey hills? Debating this or XC. Wondering of the fork is too long and lose feel for trail. I've only ever ridden 100 up front and 120 back so no idea what it will be like. What did you ride before? So tempted to get one and keep going back and forth in mind between this and the xc
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150mm is fine - probably overkill for Surrey but I have bigger trips planned! The Talas can be set at 120mm, same as my Cube LTD hardtail or completely locked out for going upwards. The rear shock also has pro-pedal so it is a proper do-it-all bike. I was going to get the XC but for the slightly lighter weight I couldn't see the point, the AM climbs so well that I'm not finding it much different to my HT - just a lot more fun downwards!
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I saw one in the flesh today on the Bisso trail. Looks great!
Just wondering what size you went for and your height? Its got potential for my new rig..Posted 4 months ago # -
5.8" - got the small (16.5") with a 50mm stem. Perfect. I reckon it is big enough for up to 5.10" but obviously it's each to their own. My Cube is a 16" small and the Canyon wheelbase is quite a lot bigger, but they are both spot on for me in terms of cockpit length and standover.
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Cheers for reply tizzzzle. Looks awesome. Sprint well and good feel on the flat too? Thinking I must get one these soon. Thinking surrey hills, Welsh Trail centres and a bit of alps action in summer...
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Yep - Goes very well on the flat after changing the stock tyres; HUGE 2.4 Fat Alberts and Nobby Nics were the one thing I couldn't get on with on my first ride(the Germans seem to love em tho - I had Schwalbes on my Cube to begin with too). Now rolling on on 2.35 Minions and the difference is amazing.
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Very nice. Like the green, and as above that looks a lot better in the metal than on their site.
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Hey tizzzle, v nice, I went for same green, looks great in the flesh. I've left my 2.4s on, but you've gut me thinking now, I have a set of old minions from my old bike so think I'll have give it a go now.
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nice looking bike, the main thing is you enjoy riding it
don't usually like green bikes, but that goes really well
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Thanks chaps, I'm chuffed with it so far and pleased I took the plunge. Its a fair amount to spend on something you can't even see in the flesh first!
Spudly - try the minions, made a big difference to me yesterday.Posted 4 months ago # -
I've been very tempted by that exact bike
Either one of those or a 2012 Stumpy FSR I think, I think the Canyon might be a bit too beefy for my needs but it does seem like a bargain.The 2012 colour schemes look much better than last years!
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skywalker - Member
Not bad in a Tesco value kind of way.
What a horribly sneery comment to make.
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Is there no Kashima coating?
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skywalker - Member
Not bad in a Tesco value kind of way.
You know you were considering a Blur LT Carbon? Probably worth mentioning that:
http://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/santa-cruz-blur-lt-carbon--frame-2012/7612
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http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2568Would be £1000 cheaper than:
http://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/santa-cruz-blur-lt-carbon-xtr-am--bike-2012/8669
After selling the Canyon frame you'd be £1500 better off, with a better wheelset too. In a Tesco Value sort of way though right?
Edit: See, I say that, yet this is why Canyon also baffles me. How do they manage to still weigh 27.5lbs with crazy light wheels, full XTR and carbon everything?
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Lovely bike. The spec is superb value too, worth looking at in the future. Mind you 3 months is a while to wait. I'd have been frothing at the mouth after 3 weeks!
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What a horribly sneery comment to make.
I forgot you are only allowed to slag off Orange Fives, sorry.
You know you were considering a Blur LT Carbon? Probably worth mentioning that:
http://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/santa-cruz-blur-lt-carbon--frame-2012/7612
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http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2568Would be £1000 cheaper than:
http://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/santa-cruz-blur-lt-carbon-xtr-am--bike-2012/8669
After selling the Canyon frame you'd be £1500 better off, with a better wheelset too. In a Tesco Value sort of way though right?
I would except I have all the parts. Good plan though if you had a spare £5500.
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LOL @ Toasty, it's not monopoly.
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Just pointing out they're good value, full XTR groupset + carbon everything + expensive Trigon wheelset is a bargain for £3k
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