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Getting my first bike - please help!

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    TJEPPESEN
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    Hey guys!

    I have finally decided to get a 'real' road bike, after having only been riding indoor trainers for a few years. I would really appreciate some advice on the fitting and the bike itself.

    I have been looking at new bikes for quite a while now, and I have fallen in love with this baby: canyon.comindex.html, but unfortunately there are more to it than looks. I can't really find a whole lot about the brand on the internet, but maybe some of you have heard something about it? Also, what do you think about the pricing, all things considered? Is it an o.k bike to 'start out' with?

    Since the bike is only sold over the internet from the Canyon homepage, I would like to be sure I'm getting the right size. I'm 184cm (6.036 ft) and my inseam length without shoes is 89cm (35.04 in), and I'm around 79kg (174 pounds) I use around 10½ in shoes.

    According to a size calculation method (inseem * 0.67) I found this would mean I should get a bike that's between 59 and 60 cm (C-C I guess?) Since the bike has slight slope, I'm a little confused about this numbers validity?

    I would be really glad for any input you may have.

    Thanks
    /Thomas

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  2. Spacegh()st
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    This is an interesting site:

    Wrench Science Fitting

    Hope that helps!

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  3. Powerful Pete
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    While I cannot comment on sizing (why not write directly to Canyon) I can tell you that I have heard some positive things about their bikes... word seems to be spreading about value for money Canyon bikes.

    Happy shopping and riding!

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  4. thomas_cho
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    I personally think the top-tube measurement is more important to the fit.

    Have a think also about the overall geometry of the bike.

    I have just purchased a new bike, and it was a toss up between the Giant TCR and the OCR composite.

    I finally went with the OCR as the geometry was not so agressive, and allowed a more upright riding position (due to longer head tube).

    Your needs might be different from mine, so you should really talk to the bike shop (or talk to a few bike shops). Then you will know you want from the bike.

    Buying a wrong bike, and then trying to make it fit you is painful (from personal experience).

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  5. TJEPPESEN
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    Thanks for you comments!

    Spaceghost: I guess wrenchscience.com was what I was looking for. I ran the test and ended up pretty much where the other method told me.

    Thanks, Pete - I'm glad to hear it! If anyone else have heard anything about Canyon, I'd love to hear about it before I make the order.

    Thomas_cho: Thanks, I suspect you're right, I should go visit the local shop. I just hate taking up their time, when I know I'm not buying?!

    /Thomas

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