Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 sizing question
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First time poster here. I am 185cms, with a 90 cm inseam and I am interested in this bike in 56cm. The Canyon website suggests L (58) or even XL (60) but I want to get a more aggressive position than my current Boardman Team Carbon, which feels a bit high in 58. Does anyone have any relevant experience with the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX? Is possible to specify stem length when buying a Canyon online? Thank you.
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What are the bars/stem/spacers on your Boardman? A pic would help too
Thanks for the response. This is the model here: http://www.wiggle.com/boardman-team-carbon/ Can't find the bar width or stem length in the docs but the bar is a little wide I feel. The bike is stock except for the wheels.
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The 58 CF SLX is exactly the same size as your Boardman (within 1 mm). Going to a 56 Canyon would mean using a really long stem.
I'd suggest playing with Stem angle rather than sizing down. As shown in the image - a -17 stem and a lower headset cover could drop the bars by 27mm (handlebar Y figure) with a small change in reach (bar X)
Of course, you could do that on your Boardman as a cheap way of trying out a lower position. The Canyon is more limited in stem options so will be harder to experiment.
I'd suggest playing with Stem angle rather than sizing down. As shown in the image - a -17 stem and a lower headset cover could drop the bars by 27mm (handlebar Y figure) with a small change in reach (bar X)
Of course, you could do that on your Boardman as a cheap way of trying out a lower position. The Canyon is more limited in stem options so will be harder to experiment.
Actually I should have been more clear. My Boardman is the X large with the 585mm top tube length and 130mm stem, so going to a 58 Canyon would still be sizing down. Do feel the Boardman is quite a large bike but is very comfortable for long rides.
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Canyon 60 is within a couple of mm of the sizing of the XL Boardman Team. So same comments apply as 58 vs large
Those are big bikes - for comparison I'm 9cm taller with 4cm more inseam and would ride the 58 Canyon with a 120mm stem slammed.
If you're comfortable it means that things can't be too far wrong, though it could be worth investigating whether it is possible to be more comfortable before you spend $$
Given how much setback you've got on the saddle you must have a very flat back?
Those are big bikes - for comparison I'm 9cm taller with 4cm more inseam and would ride the 58 Canyon with a 120mm stem slammed.
If you're comfortable it means that things can't be too far wrong, though it could be worth investigating whether it is possible to be more comfortable before you spend $$
Given how much setback you've got on the saddle you must have a very flat back?
Thanks again. Yes, many people my height ride 56cm frames hence my original question. I do have the saddle of my Boardman pushed back to the max on the rails too. Gives me quite a flat back I think. Comparing these dimensions, I think getting a 58cm with 120mm or 130mm stem might be a safer option.
What software did you use for this?
cyclenutnz wrote:The 58 CF SLX is exactly the same size as your Boardman (within 1 mm). Going to a 56 Canyon would mean using a really long stem.
I'd suggest playing with Stem angle rather than sizing down. As shown in the image - a -17 stem and a lower headset cover could drop the bars by 27mm (handlebar Y figure) with a small change in reach (bar X)
Of course, you could do that on your Boardman as a cheap way of trying out a lower position. The Canyon is more limited in stem options so will be harder to experiment.
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