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Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Which do you prefer? Ultegra Di2 or Force eTap?

Which do you prefer? Ultegra Di2 or Force eTap?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Very nice... how do you like the Canyon so far? ...

Very nice... how do you like the Canyon so far? I have an Ultimate SL8 Di2... and love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Very nice bike! Two questions... what is the...

Very nice bike! Two questions... what is the cable charging? Your power meter? Also, what saddle is that? It looks very similar to the Bontrager Verse Pro.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Yes for me too...

Yes for me too...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

I think he's able to achieve that lower weight...

I think he's able to achieve that lower weight because of the rim brakes. Rotors and calipers make for better braking, but add a good amount of weight.



I ride Conti GP 5000 as well. I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-23, 05:27 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Thanks for sharing! Is that your preferred tire...

Thanks for sharing! Is that your preferred tire for road riding?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,015
Posted By mflacche

The calculator gave me 63.4 psi front and 67.4...

The calculator gave me 63.4 psi front and 67.4 psi rear for road riding. I have 700c x 28 tires on a Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8. I have been running them between 70 and 80 psi. Maybe I will try the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

CP0008 Cockpit

After a long wait, my CP0008 finally arrived… love the look and feel!

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

Did you catch the $599 sale for a Grand Canyon,...

Did you catch the $599 sale for a Grand Canyon, last week?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

It is based on the state you live in, not Canyon...

It is based on the state you live in, not Canyon policy. If you pay sales tax in your state, you'll likely pay sales tax when you order from Canyon. In NJ, we pay 6.625% sales tax, and I had to pay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

I think it depends on which Canyon bikes you're...

I think it depends on which Canyon bikes you're looking at, and what brands you're comparing them to.

For my road bike, a Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 with Di2, I talked to every bike shop near me and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

The Specialized Roval seatpost gives me the zero...

The Specialized Roval seatpost gives me the zero setback I need to combine with the already ample reach on the Ultimate geometry.

HOWEVER, the Canyon S13 carbon seatpost works wonderfully on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Very nice! How tall are you? 6’4” - 6’6”

Very nice! How tall are you? 6’4” - 6’6”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-22, 06:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

I talked to Canyon customer support a couple...

I talked to Canyon customer support a couple times. They are great, BUT they don't have any CP04, CP08, or CP16 in parts. The rep. didn't even know what a CP04 was... and had to Google it to see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

Do you know if the CP04 will fit the Pathlite 6? ...

Do you know if the CP04 will fit the Pathlite 6? It has the Suntour shock with aluminum steerer tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-22, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Your bikes look (and probably ride) great. If we...

Your bikes look (and probably ride) great. If we lived closer, I would try to convince you to work on my bikes, and build me one as well. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

I just got my 2nd Canyon, and will post pics once...

I just got my 2nd Canyon, and will post pics once I get it all set up... I have some cool mods planned.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-22, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

All very nice-looking bikes. I don't have the...

All very nice-looking bikes. I don't have the skills to build a bike, but I could imaging how fulfilling it would be... good for you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-22, 05:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

The Canyon seatpost was fine but the automatic...

The Canyon seatpost was fine but the automatic setback was too much for me. This new saddle is about 1" longer than the Selle Italia and Syncros saddles I tried, and has a sort of built-in setback, ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

I forgot the CP16 was aluminum, but it still...

I forgot the CP16 was aluminum, but it still looks and functions beautifully.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Here is a better pics of my 2022 Canyon Ultimate...

Here is a better pics of my 2022 Canyon Ultimate CF SL. I've only changed the pedals, seatpost, and saddle.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

I finally got a better pic of my Canyon... 2022...

I finally got a better pic of my Canyon... 2022 Ultimate CF SL... I only changed the pedals, seatpost, and saddle. Rides like a dream!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

In the US, they don't currently offer a CF 9, but...

In the US, they don't currently offer a CF 9, but they have a CF 8 that is pretty nice...

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/hybrid-bikes/roadlite/roadlite-7/2784.html?dwvar_2784_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Nice-looking bike! Is that saddle comfortable? If...

Nice-looking bike! Is that saddle comfortable? If not, I think a S-Works [red] Phenom or Power saddle would really complete the look.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

I tested a Roadlite earlier this year, and liked...

I tested a Roadlite earlier this year, and liked the saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-22, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Like people say on other forums... POIDH (pics or...

Like people say on other forums... POIDH (pics or it didn't happen)... just a silly way of saying "let's see what you're talking about."



Let's see you're son's bike after the updates. Maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-22, 05:14 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

2022 seemed to be the year of greys for Canyon. ...

2022 seemed to be the year of greys for Canyon. I see that is not going to be the case for 2023!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

I just went total weight-weenie, and ordered a...

I just went total weight-weenie, and ordered a Fizik Argo Vento 00, 140mm... got a great deal on it. I measured my sit bones at home and was only 3mm off the measurement at the Specialized dealer......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-22, 04:40 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Beautiful bike! What width tires are they? 28?...

Beautiful bike! What width tires are they? 28? 30? 32? You enjoy the saddle with the nose up that high? I find that aggravating (comfort-wise of course). :ride:
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
09-07-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 460,419
Posted By mflacche

Trade Selle Italia SLR Boost for Specialized S-Works Phenom Carbon Saddle

I'd like to trade a Selle Italia SLR Boost saddle 130mm wide for a Specialized S-Works Phenom Carbon Saddle 143mm wide.

Let me know if anyone has interest.

Matt
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

I really like the Belcarra saddle. I was looking...

I really like the Belcarra saddle. I was looking for something lighter. The Primevera shorty looks nice, but I was looking at this Selle San Marco saddle... just over 140g.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,867
Posted By mflacche

I wish a $40 water bottle was my biggest waste of...

I wish a $40 water bottle was my biggest waste of money ever :lol:

Serious answer for the OP's question... I think replacing perfectly good parts for lighter ones is a much bigger waste of money...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Here is a decent pic, but I forgot to turn the...

Here is a decent pic, but I forgot to turn the crank... doah! LOL
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,450
Posted By mflacche

That's not a bad price. My sidewalls are the...

That's not a bad price. My sidewalls are the darker brown color. If my next set of tires looks like the ones in the link you sent me, I might change my saddle to the Syncros Belcarra tan saddle,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,450
Posted By mflacche

Nice looking bike; congratulations!

Nice looking bike; congratulations!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-22, 05:02 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,450
Posted By mflacche

malcala622, what size GP5000 tires? 700x28? Did...

malcala622, what size GP5000 tires? 700x28? Did you get any extra pairs to sell?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,450
Posted By mflacche

Specialized Roval Carbon Seatpost with zero...

Specialized Roval Carbon Seatpost with zero setback.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Yes, excellent shifting. I had 2x10 SLX Shadow...

Yes, excellent shifting. I had 2x10 SLX Shadow (with a clutch), and it was very nice... but Ultegra Di2 is better! I also had Ultegra mechanical for about 2 weeks, on a Canyon Roadlite 7 I bought and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By mflacche

I bought 2 bikes from Canyon this year, the first...

I bought 2 bikes from Canyon this year, the first one I returned and the second I kept. I found them to be very helpful, and the value for what you get is hard to discredit. A couple local bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Jrasero, Is that a Syncros Belcarra saddle I see?

Jrasero, Is that a Syncros Belcarra saddle I see?
Forum: Introductions
08-26-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By mflacche

Thank you! This year, I first purchased a...

Thank you!

This year, I first purchased a Canyon Roadlite 7, but quickly realized I wanted the fill road bike experience, so I returned it and got a Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc with Ultegra Di2!...
Forum: Introductions
08-26-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By mflacche

New to the forum, but not to biking...

Hello all!

I've been riding all of my life, and graduated from 20" BMX, to 26" cruiser, to 27.5" road bikes and finally got my first 700c bike earlier this year. I spent a lot of time trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-22, 06:05 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

Caliwild Very nice bike. I have the same groupset...

Caliwild Very nice bike. I have the same groupset on my new road bike. Did you assign any special functions to your hidden hood buttons? I have my right hood button stop/start the timer on my Garmin...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,246
Posted By mflacche

I'm new to this forum, and wanted to say to...

I'm new to this forum, and wanted to say to everyone - it's really interesting looking at all of your different road bikes. All of the different brands, styles of frames, and variety of components. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,656
Posted By mflacche

Hello Canyon riders... I am looking for a...

Hello Canyon riders... I am looking for a specific Canyon Saddle, called a EP1249, that came stock on many Canyon Roadlites. If anyone has one in new condition, could you please message me here?
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