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[Closed] this could be my first road bike.......not bad for the spec

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https://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3193

im 6ft 4inches nearly and after using there body geometry chart they recommend me this in XL. i like it.

Torso 71-72cm
inseam leg 92cm
arm lenght 60cm

just dont like the fact that you cant test them first before ordering.


 
Posted : 08/05/2014 5:12 pm
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bummer you cant try it.
looks bloody good though, and good value too.


 
Posted : 08/05/2014 5:20 pm
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I'd go and try Planet X carbon at that price.
Lute gar kit and decent wheels.


 
Posted : 08/05/2014 6:57 pm
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The planet X is a nice bike for the price but if you are anything other than a beanpoll at 6.4 it'll be flexy as hell.

I'm 12 stone and I found mine was, my brother who is slightly lighter seems not to notice it however. I now have a Canyon (the carbon version so not the same I realise) and its much stiffer all round.

As for sizing, don't use their charts. Sit on a few road bikes, find one that fits, then get one with as similar dimensions as possible from Canyon. I chose the size closest to my old bike and it fits great.


 
Posted : 08/05/2014 7:09 pm
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Canyon every time. You wont regret it Jacob, the planet x is good value but I'd be suprised if it rode any better.
Seem to remember Philippe Gilbert rode more or less that frame from time to time.


 
Posted : 08/05/2014 7:16 pm

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