2013 Canyon Nerve AL+
Now 1 x 10, dropper and shorter stem added.

+7 dropper :)

Replace the wheels when you break them.

http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/831342/3M-2720-SAFETY-GLASSES-2720-Polycarbonate-EN-166

Mrs Sparrowcar brought loads of these home for me from a new store opening she was working on. I just throw them out as they get damaged and use a new pair. Fit nice and snug.

Found these hard to find online, where did you guys buy yours?
I’m thinking of getting a rock razor for the rear, think it’s a good pairing.

So I’ve taken the plunge and ordered a Raceface narrow/wide chainring :D

In the process of getting my bike tools and bits in order I actually found the canyon adapter ISCG-05 for the BB. I must have just ignored it in the excitement when the new bike arrived last summer. :oops:
It at least means I can get a chain guide system in the future if I ever decide the N/W isn’t retaining the chain as well as I would like.

Anyway as this area is a bit grey for newbies like me when it comes to home alterations. I intend to photo and document the work I do with the intention of helping others who decide to make the 1 x 10 switch.

For dog lovers my 7 month old black lab puppy will probably get his mug into most of the pics/videos..he just loves chewing on my tyres :roll:

One last question on this, works components say if you are racing they advise to use an upper chain guide.

I know Canyon’s need a canyon only adaptor plate for lower guides but I presume any upper guides work otherwise.
Amy recommendations of upper guides?

Great help already guys so many thanks.

@andypandy85

Love it to be honest. I got back into biking 3 years ago after 15 years away so I bought a cube hardtail on the BTW scheme. I quickly got my skills back and moved up to a full sus. Money was an issue as I’m getting married this year so Canyon was by far the best pound for pound (or euro in my case) bike out there.

I had a 4 week lead in time and bike arrived quickly after it was shipped. Easy to put together from the box and I have had no issues to date. Bike is incredible and the parts included are top shelf stuff.

My only issue all be it a small one is the stand over height. I’m 5.8 with a 30″ inseam and the small squeezes my crown jewels a little bit, that’s not Canyons fault though I suppose.

Honestly if I was looking to upgrade again or get a newer bike in a few years I can’t see myself looking past a canyon. I have yet to see a Santa Cruz bike go faster than a canyon because of the name on the side of the bike!

I’m entering the enduro season in Ireland this year on it so I’m happy it can stand up to anything.

Anymore questions shout out.

Sparrowcar.

Thanks guys.

I just found this post after looking up your suggestion rickon

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/clutch-mech-widenarrow-single-ring-ala-xx1-but-10speed

I have a shadow+ mech already. So all I need to buy is the chainring and shorter bolts and off I go?

Am I missing anything?

Cheers

Thanks very much for the welcome and advice so far.
I felt the minion and HR would be overkill for an enduro course but maybe I’m already on the right path with them.