Okay so now looking at the canyon grail cf. Canyon says I am a size small... Never have gotten a small before. I ride medium giant tcr, medium yt... 5 feet 8, 31.5 in seem... Thoughts?
Mtnfun2 wrote:Okay so now looking at the canyon grail cf. Canyon says I am a size small... Never have gotten a small before. I ride medium giant tcr, medium yt... 5 feet 8, 31.5 in seem... Thoughts?
You can’t size a bike with words like “small” or “medium”. You need to compare geometry charts. It looks like the Grail in size small has a top tube length of 557mm, this sounds about right for someone your height. It is a little difficult because the reach measurement of the Canyon measures to the handlebar instead of the headtube like every other bike. I suppose that is because of the unusual stem/handlebar of the grail.
Yeah, I spent weeks doing this (canyon Inflite). On their calculator, the only thing that mattered was inseam. I ride a 54cm bike (55 and sometimes 56). I was a small on the Canyon. One thing I did was look at the specs on the road bikes (e.g. endurance) just to verify things - as that has more traditional numbers, but is sized similarly.
I couldn't believe I am a small frame (5' 9.5") 86cm inseam (88cm seat to pedal) inseam. So I bought a small and a medium. I fit the small better, and sent the medium back (at no charge).
I'll just say I have an Inflite. The rear is surprisingly smooth. That Canyon seat post is amazing. I checked my rear tire for the first couple of weeks I had the bike as I thought I was getting a flat - but it was just very cush. 20mph on harsh washboard is surprisingly easy. I'm thinking the Grail is a bit smoother in the front than the Inflite.
