What's in the Box?

[BeerCan]

After 10 years I decided it was time to get a new bike. I wonder what it is? I get to open it later, but I am leaving for Texas in a day or two and won't get to ride it Forgive all the moving boxes in this pic please

 

[Kira]

Sooooooo, When you return from Texas (have a nice trip) we get another clue? ? Perhaps display the tools needed for it's assembly?

 

[skyactiv]

It's a bicycle. It's a popular brand sold on the internet in Europe. I've seen it on Youtube by Brit bike guru's.

 

[skyactiv]

BTW, This is my next bike: https://www.vaastbikes.com/bikemodels/u1/

 

[IndyIan]

Very nice! I would take any of the Canyon bikes, they seem to always spec decent forks.

 

[BeerCan]

Originally Posted by Kira

Sooooooo, When you return from Texas (have a nice trip) we get another clue? ? Perhaps display the tools needed for it's assembly?

included toolkit

 

[WyrTwister]

Do not bring any hurricanes with you , when you come to Texas .

 

[Lyman]

Going to guess the Canyon Dude

 

[BeerCan]

Originally Posted by Blkstanger

Going to guess the Canyon Dude

Not the Dude. I have still never been on a fatbike. Both of the wrenches in the above kit are types of torque wrenches. They are very specific about torque values on thenparts you need to assemble. I guess I'll let out that I will probably never replace my road bike, so this is off road related (arghh upside down)

 

[BeerCan]

Originally Posted by WyrTwister

Do not bring any hurricanes with you , when you come to Texas .

I'll try not, but you don't have to worry. I'm more of a tornado magnet, seems I attract them when I go to TX, OK or MS

 

[dave123]

Neuron CF SLX 9.0 that's my guess

 

[BeerCan]

Originally Posted by dave123

Neuron CF SLX 9.0 that's my guess

LoL as if magic This is the most it get's built up until I get back

 

[E365]

Very nice!

 

[dave123]

Originally Posted by BeerCan

Originally Posted by dave123

Neuron CF SLX 9.0 that's my guess

LoL as if magic This is the most it get's built up until I get back

Awesome ride!

 

[dave123]

I really got to know how was the experience with dealing with Canyon been on fence with them awhile new road bike may be in the works.

 

[BeerCan]

Originally Posted by dave123

I really got to know how was the experience with dealing with Canyon been on fence with them awhile new road bike may be in the works.

Canyon was pretty easy to deal with. I guess during the pandemic they were a little overwhelmed. First time I called I was number 52 in the queue, the were supposed to call me back but did not. I gave them a break, because of the volume of calls. Once I ordered the bike shipped on the next business day and got to my house pretty fast. Bike was well boxed, even though FedEx tried hard to damage it. I had read of some people missing accessories in the box, but all of mine are there. Also IMO Canyon recommends to small of a size for most people, be sure of your measurements and size up if needed, if MTB make sure seat post height is not an issue.

 

[dave123]

What other bikes did you compare against

 

[BeerCan]

Originally Posted by dave123

What other bikes did you compare against

Pivot Trail 429 was high on the list Spot ryve Trek TF Fezzari Signal Peak Banshee Phantom Very close to buying this one, it was in the cart Some others as well

 

[bachman]

Congrats on new bike day. I have no business on something that fancy or high caliber. My current replaced a 2002 Kona h/t. A '17 Marin steel h/t with 2.8 tires. I'm not quite 60, wanted a kind of a do-most things/ recreational and bikepack / camp thing. Enjoy

 

[BeerCan]

Got back from Texas and finished putting the bike together. Neighborhood ride felt good, the new geometry was not as severe as I feared. This bike was consider conservative anyway. Trails tomorrow if it does not rain.