Originally Posted by
bpcyclist
<snip>I cannot comment on all this current enthusiasm for claimed Canyon quality, as I do not own one. I personally tend to trust companies that have longer track records. But that's just me and I am not suggesting anyone needs to share that view.
There are two new Canyon bikes in our possession now, and I promise they are very high quality bicycles that ride well, have great geometries, and look outstanding as well. We have lots of bikes in our garage; the Canyons are every bit as nice as the Trek, Cannondales, Specialized and Look carbon.
Bestowing trust in a company that has been around a long time can kill you. Just ask a few Boeing customers how that “long track record” is working for them. Or Sears. Or Radio Shack. Why didn’t Kodak get on the digital train right at the start? Where’s Schwinn these days (to keep this line of questioning bike related.) Longevity in the marketplace does not always equal quality, competence, or success.
