Canyon Bikes now available in the US

[Mark McM]

Earlier in the year Canyon announced that when they launched in the US (late in 2017), they would only be selling 2018 model bikes. As not all 2018 models are available yet, the US web offerings will be a bit sparse at first, and increasing as the new year approaches.

[fignon's barber]

I've been riding Canyon bikes for the past 6 years. They are well thought out, nice performing bikes. You get the feeling that every feature is there for a reason. I wouldn't call them extravagant, like many boutique brands, but solid tools for cycling.

[sandyrs]

I look forward to their full MTB lineup making its way stateside.

[jruhlen1980]

I'll be interested to see how long it takes people to actually receive their bikes.

The website is showing that these models are in stock, but I wonder how accurate that is? The long wait times fulfilling orders in Europe for the past couple years have been well-documented. Are they waiting for sales before they obtain inventory?

[54ny77]

I saw one of their TT bikes in the flesh a few weeks ago. It's very slick. The bento box add-on's are weird looking. Seems like more tt bikes are getting that.

[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

all I can think of when I think canyon now, is how UGLY their new cross bike is.

also, what a soft launch, there are barely any bikes in there, no framesets. lame

yeah what's up with that weirdo kink in the cx bike TT? I get that they want the TT to be high up for better shouldering, but why the little triangle at the seat tube junction with fastback style seat stays? does that improve ride compliance? were they just ripping off the Colnago design? weird.

for the fat bikes, the Dude looks like a decent price for a full CF fatty. (based on my limited knowledge of such.)

but I agree, it'd be cool to see more configuration options, from framesets on up.

[zap]

Canyon needs a longer stem for their one piece bit.

Until then, I'm out.

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by chiasticon

yeah what's up with that weirdo kink in the cx bike TT? I get that they want the TT to be high up for better shouldering, but why the little triangle at the seat tube junction with fastback style seat stays? does that improve ride compliance? were they just ripping off the Colnago design? weird.

According to this article on BikeRader, Canyon claims the top tube kink improves ride compliance by increasing the length of the seatpost.

And the reality is, there is more compliance in the seatpost than in the frame.

[shoota]

Originally Posted by zap

Canyon needs a longer stem for their one piece bit.

Until then, I'm out.

Yeah I wonder how easy it is to switch them out for the correct size. Can you customize it upon order? I'm guessing not. So, you'd have to order the correct length after you buy the bike? That would kind stink since I'm sure they aren't cheap.

[m4rk540]

Short stems are the new black.

[Lanternrouge]

Originally Posted by jruhlen1980

I'll be interested to see how long it takes people to actually receive their bikes.

What I heard was they weren't going live until they were ready to really be live and actually deliver. If that's not how things really are, we will definitely hear about it. The website does indicate what's in stock. They are supposed to have a showroom at their US office, so I'll report when I check it out.

[quickfeet]

The prices are nothing special until you get into the über bike categories... also that cx bike is the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Canyon was supposed to be the lbs world killer, but this is a solid meh.

[m4rk540]

Keep in mind that those who were anticipating Canyon's entry into the US market are not in the $1500 bike demographic. So, it's possible the company is looking to satisfy pent up demand first and then pursue the mainstream segment.

[zap]

Originally Posted by m4rk540

Short stems are the new black.

Black is cool.

In this regard, Canyon is not.

[simonov]

Originally Posted by quickfeet

The prices are nothing special until you get into the über bike categories... also that cx bike is the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Canyon was supposed to be the lbs world killer, but this is a solid meh.

Also keep in mind that Canyon was supposed to be the LBS killer like 5 years ago when rumors started that they'd start shipping here. My guess is the moment has passed. Agreed on the solid meh.