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Canyon would probably tell you XS, but I've found that they tend to run small on their recomomendations. So if I were you, I'd try a size S.

@@hikerbikeromar thank you for answer, torso 58 arms 60 i think, asking because ETT 550 of ennother bike turned out to be too long

Thanks for watching! It’s an amazing bike, you’ll love it

Hey man, it’s a Topeak Lineup Stand (www.topeak.com/global/en/product/1670-LINEUP-STAND). It’s really great.

100% agree!

@@thecyclingpablo yes the bike shipped with the Trek RCS Pro Blendr -7 stem, but I simply swapped it out with the +7 degree version (www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-components/bike-stems-accessories/bike-stems/trek-rcs-pro-blendr-stem/p/5274582/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59i5E-T3PiE6BiwHShuMEF8sQb22d0Hgx3nEQQ7Fw0adsxOjDXqXWs_xoC_AkQAvD_BwE)

@@hikerbikeromar​thank you. I actually commented prematurely as I found the details in the later portion of your video and have now ordered the +7 stem too. Was it difficult to swap out? I'm thinking just a partial cable rerouting around the cockpit?

Sounds great! Happy to help. No it was not very difficult to swap out. As you mentioned, there is some rerouting of the cables under the stem you have to do, but it’s pretty straightforward. I remember the cables being fairly stiff to work with, so positioning the stem around them took some time and patience, but absolutely do-able.

Hey man, good questions. If you can get it for a good price, I think it would be an awesome upgrade. If you are really into cycling, I think you'll enjoy the carbon fiber frame and electronic groupset more than the BASSO, which I assume is probably aluminum? Brand new, the Domane SL 6 AXS Gen 4 is selling on sale for $4k. If your friend were to sell it to you for $3k, I think it would be a good price and I would go for it personally. Feel free to keep me posted!

@hikerbikeromar actually my Basso is a carbon frame except the wheels.. my friend asked for 3500$. may I go for it but for lower than this price .. im thinking for 3200$ taking into consideration its equipped with SRAM RIVAL 12 Speed

@@saadesam8743 Ah it's carbon, ok. What is the main reason for wanting to upgrade? Is it mainly the electronic shifting? Also just curious, what is the exact model name of the BASSO you have?

@hikerbikeromar very good questions ! My bike is BASSO Laguna 2018 its discontinued model from Basso ..why i need to upgrade ? i don't know..just go for new model bike with disc break..an electronic shifting not a big issue for me .. that's why I'm asking.. its it worthy to upgrade? especially if I can get with very good price.. i will not pay 3500$ for it

@@saadesam8743 I gotcha! Makes sense. If it were me, I'd probably upgrade for the wider tire clearance, the electronic shifting, and the downtube storage. If those things are meaningful to you, then I think it's definitely worth it. Of course, I am assuming the tire clearance on the BASSO is around 25mm or so, but maybe it's more? $3200 I think is still a decent deal yes, but I probably would not pay more than that. Just my opinion though!

Thanks for sharing!

I’m 6”1 and their website also recommended medium for me. I went with large and was happy with it. I think a medium would definitely have been way too small. I’m not sure why they seem to recommend smaller sizes. I think you’ll be happier on a large rather than a medium.

Thank you so much. I figured that.

Oh absolutely. Most stuff is certainly made overseas and much of it is awesome. The part I was trying to lean into more was just about the generic nature of some of the components. But you’re definitely right that making something overseas does not make it automatically low quality.

Thank you for watching!

Thank you for watching! I was riding 28mm, but as of recently, I’d probably even go 30mm since it’s more comfortable and I have not noticed any reduction in speed.

@@hikerbikeromar Much appreciated! I was at a toss between 32 and 30mm. My local shop only has 30mm atm so was settling for those.

@BrentleyPursley Awesome! I really think 30 is perfect.

@@hikerbikeromar Been riding almost a week with the 30mm now. I have to say I've really been enjoying them. Did a 50mile break-in ride and wasn't strained or jarring. Was just a really comfortable ride. Thank you for the advice!

@BrentleyPursley that’s amazing, and exactly what I love to hear. Likewise, I wish I had switched to them sooner from my 25’s. Thank you for sharing!

Actually, while recording this, I was temporarily in Chicago :)

@hikerbikeromar Lol. And there's me thinking you shattered my Hollywood image of Cali. BTW. I'm still rocking a Gen 2 SL5 Domane, with quite a few carbon upgrades. A smooth mile muncher. Using it with a Tailfin Rack for touring - highly recommended👍👍

@@JibbaJabber Sounds amazing! Awesome setup, and I love the versatility!

Super cool setup! Love that kind versatility of the Domane.

Those are the Enve SES In Route Aero handlebars. They didn't change at all how the cables were routed. I didn't have to do any brake bleeding to get them to fit, but I just ran the cables underneath the bars. You can run the cables through the bars if you want, but that would of course require brake bleeding, and would be more of a hassle. I was using a makeshift computer mount that wasn't really meant for the Domane. I'd just recommend going with the standard Bontrager Pro Blendr Alloy Computer Mount (www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-computers-gps/bike-computer-sensors-accessories/bike-computer-mounts/bontrager-pro-blendr-alloy-computer-mount/p/37802/). Of course, you'll need to get the appropriate computer plate and stem mount if you don't already have those. Congrats on the purchase! It's seriously an amazing bike.

Thanks for watching! Looking at the geometry numbers, the Domane looks slightly more relaxed than the Endurace, but the differences are small. However, like you said, sometimes the numbers don't seem to always give the whole story. Strangely, in my experience, the Domane feels way more relaxed and comfortable than the Endurace even though the numbers don't seem very different on paper. It's strange! The Domane can be customized to be more aggressive too though. I personally prefer the Domane, but both are amazing bikes at the end of the day, and the price of the Endurace being so much cheaper is something to conisder too. Appreciate your comment.

Thanks for watching!

I’m using the Enve Aero SES In Route handlebar. Any Aero handlebar should work as long as it’s not a one piece stem/handlebar combo.

haha thank you!

Great question! I found myself asking the same, and rode the two bikes back to back quite a bit to determine the same thing. I found the Canyon to be more agile and snappy than the BMC. I could whip the Canyon around corners and bring it up to speed a little quicker than the BMC. The BMC I found to be a bit more stable and predictable and a tad slower in it's handling. It was still a very snappy bike, in the sense that it responds quick to input, but the Canyon had a little more of that. That said, I definitely found the BMC to be more comfortable for sure, and even though I felt the Canyon was more responsive, the difference between the two wasn't huge. The BMC seemed to smooth the road out more, and I would undoubtedly prefer the BMC for longer rides especially. I had a buddy of mine try both bikes as well, and their conclusion was the same. Both of us walked away definitely preferring the BMC over the Canyon due to it's comfort, but both are amazing bikes, and I think it all is down to personal preference. Thanks for watching!

@@hikerbikeromar Thank you for the response! Have you had the opportunity to test the new 2024 version of the Roadmachine as well? Based on the marketing my guess is that it is even more comfort focused than the 2023 version - so i wonder if the snappy feeling you describe has been compromised?

@@agy0704 Oh man, that's a great question! I've been wondering the same thing for a while. I did actually get the chance to try the new 2024 BMC with Ultegra di2 the other day, but it was just in a parking lot of a bike shop. I didn't get to really put it through its paces, but from what I could tell, it didn't feel any less snappy than the 2023 version. Like you said, on paper, it seems like it is literally the perfect bike, geometry wise and handling wise. I think it has the potential to even become my new favorite, but I'm really just speculating. If you get the chance to try it more than I did, let me know!

True, although I believe their gearing is fairly different.

I have the old Endurace 2018 disc model. I’m considering buying a new bike, but are unsure wether the new Endurace is too relaxed and the new Aeroad maybe more similar my old bike?

Awesome color! For sure you'll love it, it's a great bike, and so much of it is just personal preference. Defintely a sporty bike for sure. Indeed wishing you luck on your inaugural ride!

​@@hikerbikeromarthank you. Now it is done and it was just a great experience ❤

@Carbonoora so happy to know it!

Sounds like an awesome CAAD10! I've begun developing a similar opinion to you actually. A couple of the people I ride with have let me try out their older bikes, and I agree that they have a certain magic that many modern bikes don't have. There seems to be more of an authenticity to older bikes that is hard to find in modern bikes (unless I am just getting old?). I haven't really considered reviewing the older bikes though simply because I don't think those videos would get many views. I've had other people advise to do so, so perhaps I will at some point.

@@hikerbikeromar maybe if more people voice their opinion, bike companies will take notice and consider making bikes like they used to. The industry is in trouble anyway - why not see if making better bikes helps? 😀

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Hey man! Nice to hear from you. And good to know about the checkpoint! I’m in the market for a gravel bike. Now your comment has me wanting to try the checkpoint for sure :)

@@hikerbikeromar my parameters for any gravel bike includes a T47. It just works. My press fit giant revolt struggles with mechanical shifting. The other 3 with T47 do not?

@universe-juice totally hear you, big fan of T47 as well.

I hear you! It’s getting increasingly tough nowadays to make decisions on these things, because most bikes are fantastic. Between the Domane and the Endurace, I personally would prefer the Domane. It’s a fantastic all rounder too, and can be setup to be a speed machine with the right configuration. I felt the Domane fit more like a glove and felt very organic, whereas the Endurace just in general felt a little less natural. Thanks for watching!

If speed is important to you, think twice about purchasing a Domane depending on the model. I am in my 4th season of riding a Gen 3 Domane SL6 and the lack of responsiveness and the energy I have to expend to keep it up to speed (19-21mph)is my biggest complaint about the bike. I did upgrade to Aeolus Pro 51 wheels which makes a noticeable difference. Now the Gen 4 is lighter than the Gen 3 and might also be quicker. And if you are thinking of going with an SLR model Domane speed will not be an issue for you. The other metric to consider is stack to reach ratio. The lower the ratio the more racey the bike. For example, a 58 Domane has a 1.6 ratio, a 58 Endurace has a 1.57, and Specialized’s race bike the Tarmac has a 1.43. You can find the stack and reach figures by looking at the geometric figures that are included with the specs of the bike. I’m moving on from the Domane and thinking Endurace, Roubaix, or Aethos.

@@johnvandermause9218 Thanks for the info - I'm slowly steering away from the Domane atm. The price is offputting and another review mentioned the bolt through decouplers leads to a creek and needs to be disassembled, regreased and reassembled. I was aiming for the SLR 7 from a reputable bike shop at 41% discount, but that price also has me questioning the value and the Canyon SLX (with bike theft insurance and maintenance) still comes out cheaper. I love to hear which bike you choose in the end.

Thank you very much!

I am 185 cm tall with an 86.5 cm inseam. The 58 works for me but yes in retrospect, I think the 60 would have been better. I am sort of in between sizes, but I would have gone with the 60 if I could do it over again.

Suprisingly, no. I too thought it might feel that way, but on the contrary, it felt extremely snappy, almost like a lightweight climbing bike.

Unless you’re a professional racer chasing podiums, weight just doesn’t matter. Even for serious amateurs, it’s been proven over and over and over again that, all other things being equal, comfort and aero have a way bigger impact to make you faster.