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Get a Szepter! I still love riding mine. The more technical the trail the better!!

The derailleur hanger might be long enough...I think I remember reading that it was. Try and see. If it does not work then get the Garbaruk stuff. The pulley wheels are a nice add on and much easier to keep clean.

Hey, yes cage and pulley wheels. Orig derlr. Yes. 11-50 cassette available but longer chain is needed. They were very helpful answering my questions. Send them a msg. I dont have that bike anymore, but for sure the Garabuk parts were a big improvement.

@@bgfbtnx! I really appreciate it! A local dealer got garbaruk parts, probably gotta pay him a visit! :)

It's designed to attach to bottom. Why would you want it on the top?

1x Saddle 611 ERGOWAVE® CrMo - 15 cm for $104.99 each. this is the model I got.

45 is the biggest. The 42's that it comes with measure out a little bigger and they work great in most conditions...even over river rocks. I was going to immediately go with a 45, but after riding in different conditions I felt the stock tires to be really good.

Hey @keeganpetersen3618 COOL! I'm excited for you! I still get excited going on rides with mine.

Hey @ANiCKiN Yes, It has been a lot of fun and very solid. I use it on mtb trails as well as road and gravel still very pleased with performance and quality. I did have an issue with the post and dealing with YT was a pleasure. They coordinated getting the seat post fixed by Sram in a hurry. Other than that I've not needed to change or upgrade anything....even the saddle is good. if you're thinking about getting one go for it !!

@@bgfb Thanks for the info! I will probably buy one as well. :)

. This bike is 23 pounds, so I'm sure a high end Grizl build would be lighter and faster on road and light gravel roads, but then when going on more techy trails the advantage would swing back this way. The geometry is a big factor. When on the road I don't feel that it's slow at all. It's just not going to compare to a fast road bike.

Hey @the_yankee_joiner It is operated by the left hand shift lever.....

@jorgemena13 the name of the company is Garbaruk they are in Poland. Very helpful to make sure I got the right parts and shipped quickly

Hey @lilaandstar ❤

Hey @suspendersperspective5341 The bike came with the equipment (the manual dropper post with the cable routed thru the frame and attached to the lft hand brake) It's actuated with the GRX lever with an internal swipe. I would say that the system worked good and I had no issues when my seat post was not slipping, which caused other issues with the cable and whole system. I have a video covering that. Aside from the issues I had, I like that GRX + Dropper system. I just think the Canyon seat post clamping system is under engineered for larger/heavier riders. (not enough material there with the plastic sleeve and tiny pinch bolt to do the job) let me know what other questions you have.

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Hey @mantasnau Go for the XXL..It's the right fit. No standover issues.I'm same height and handling is amazing!!

Hey , @ts-rf7er I did not as I fell in love with the YT within first few minutes of ride. Seems like Fezzari did a good job with geometry vs many other options out there. What really sold me about the YT is the overall handling and the way it rails around corners.. Much much different than most competition out there and that makes it much more capable on rougher trails without losing out on the road. Wait til YT has a sale....I love it !! No regrets.

@@bgfb thanks, did you happen to weigh yours by chance? I am guessing coming from a light race bike like the stigmata and going to this must have added 5 lbs or so ?

Hey @@ts-rf7er , Yes. Some trade-offs were expected with the differences. Thats about the right weight diff. The positive gains are noticeable straightaway. More capable with running bigger tires and having the suspension up front. Bonus.

Whats your inseam? And is the M not too agressive with that height? I am 6‘1 as well

Hey@SuperJannie01 I think you should be OK with a Large based on your inseam length. That is the critical area for obvious reasons......Reach to bars is compact and is not an issue. If getting one with dropper post see my other videos on setting that up before attaching bars. Enjoy!

Hey @chefjon6023 Yes, It's nice to have year round trail riding for sure. Enjoy your new bike!

Hey @Malcolmgomez5925, If yours came with Maxxis Ramblers I would leave them on and add a few PSI if needed. My experience is that they roll pretty well. On my previous bike, I messed around with swapping tires and even and extra set of rims. It just turns into a hassle and gets expensive. There is always going to be a compromise, so i would just keep it simple and save money for things that you will need to change on that bike like the gearing. Enjoy!

Hey @DaveCM Cool ! Although I don't own one, I'm a big fan of Cannondale bikes. I've ridden their bikes with classic geometry and think work great! Enjoy the new bike, I'm sure it is a blast to ride!

@eastbaycyclist8830 thats a tough one. I think the current Core 4 spec at the discounted price is a great deal. Plus I like the suspension tech versus the lauf fork. It works better across more terrain....except for maybe washboard...

This is me right now! Which did you choose? @eastbaycyclist8830

@@mootroomoo I got the NINER MCR RDO 9. Full sus gravel 😅

@Fredrik00 same as others I’ve owned and ridden. Very comfortable to ride in the drops is a plus.

@@bgfb Thanks alot, i think i will sell my roadbike and trailbike, in order to buy this instead. Seems like a good compromise when you are not racing

@@MysticMac000 you’ll love it. It’s Fun!!

just got this bike 2 days ago and its amazing! Who needs a hardtail when you can get this thing 😄 Thanks for helping me make that purchasing decision :) Very happy i didnt go for the Grizl Trail slx

@@MysticMac000 That is Great! I’m happy for you. It’s such an underrated bike I think.

Okay probably due to more aggressive forwards position. You will get used to it, however these two suggestions will make it more comfortable. 1. Double wrap the handlebars with a second roll of bar tape. Try a thicker variety. 2. specialized brand makes a nice gel padding gloves.

@@bgfb Thank you! I will try everything, I like how this bike runs and want to keep it.

How much experience do you have on drop bars bikes? Try gel pads or double wrapping bars. Also consider a flat top carbon bar. Most bikes go cheap on handlebars and saddles and stems since those are so individual and likely to be swapped out.

@@daisydela Thank you, I will consider it after exhausting all adjustment options.

@@daisydela I was riding in the past road bikes as well as mountain bikes. The problem I have here is that I fell like I am sliding forward from bike seat.

In the north county area. The coast to crest trail, lake Hodges, Gonzales Canyon, Del Mar mesa plus a ton of man made trails in and around housing developments. The idea is to link up a few sections as the sections usually start and stop. Also check out group rides on gravelstoke website, cadence cyclery in Encinitas

@@bgfb thanks! Do you feel limited with the 1x setup down here with how hilly SD is? Can’t decide between 1x or 2x.

@@mbrackmann8 I changed the gearing straight away to an XT cassette with a 46. If you not set on 1x , then I think 2x is a wise choice. NEWS FLASH !! YT IS HAVING A SALE ON THE SZEPTER. I bought one and it's my new favorite bike. It has a 12 speed with better spread of gears. Check it out.

@mbrackmann8 I recommend you go demo a Szepter up in San Clemente before you guy anything. I think it's a much better performing bike than the Grizl and my experience with YT in general was much better. If still liking the Canyon, I would pass on the mid level models and either go high end carbon or aluminum. The Grizl 7 is the same weights as my Szepter which has the front suspension fork. The aluminum Grizl rides the same and is much much cheaper. Bottom line though is that the Szepter is a more fun bike that performs better.

Feb or March. They may have another, so subscribe to their emails.

Hey @wasago I got an XL. CHECK OUT MY OTHER VID ON SIZING. Canyons make the frames bigger!

Hey @Dimitri Radiugin Yes I am still happy with the Szepter! Szepter offers more capability (better handling) and fun. I am able to have a great ride on MTB trails that I would not enjoy when on the Grizl. No weight difference. both 23lbs. Road riding feels the same. Gearing on Grizl was not good. 40-44 not good for climbing. Szepter has 12 speed and 38-44 with more range ..much better. I don;t see a problem for long distance riding. all about tire choice I think. Lots of bike bag and hydration options, so mounting holes not critical. I had better experience with YT than with Canyon. Before, during and after sale. Much better tools and instructions with YT. I live near both US HQ and YT and YT has a better "cool factor" friendlier etc... If you watched my other video regarding seat post issue......it took too long for Canyon to address and sort out. Part of it bad design of seat post clamp, other was bad service. Bottom line after owning 3 different gravel/cx bikes is that the Szepter offers so much more fun and versatility, capability. It's a bike that I will keep forever. Let me know about other questions , concerns. Enjoy and let me know your impressions on what you buy,

@@bgfb Thank you for your answers! I bought Szepter couple weeks ago. My bike size is L and I am right in the middle of sizing guidance. The problem I have is too much pressure on my palms. I went to a bike shop to help with proper adjustments, unfortunately, we achieved a very slim improvements. I will go to another bike shop for another attempt with adjustments. I like "long" rides 2-3 hours but after 1 hour ride the pressure becomes really annoying. I was very comfortable on my mountain bike. I wonder if the geometry of Szepter is not for me? Is it possible? I have a standard anatomy. I appreciate if you could share your view on this type of problems. Otherwise it is a great bike that runs almost by itself!

Hey @jckus007 It comes with a 45, but can take up to a 50

Hey @FTJ It relies on the GoPro style mount that then screws on to either a garmin or wahoo style mount. So you have those two options to attach or to "Mac Gyver" something......I'm sure there is some sort of a GoPro like adapter on either amazon or ebay that will allow you to do that.

Hey @BikBurr, Bummer! Ask for James George at Canyon support. He created an internal process for handling this after having to deal with my issue. He was helpful... Ultimately it will be a combination of things. The plastic bit is the weak link in my opinion in design and form. They will just send you the same unit and it is critical to get an exact placement if replacing that piece. More critical is that the post, tube and any possible contacts points be cleaned maticulously with alcohol and then use a ton of paste. Good luck , let me know how it turns out

Hey @Dustin Phillips 6'3" with a 34" inseam. I got the XL and just barely cleared the top tube. I made a video on Sizing tips...check it out. others found it helpful.

Hey @Yuyopii , I'll start off by saying that the Szepter has become my all time favorite. It is so versatile and fun because it is so much more capable across more type of terrain. It is very play full and easy to pick up the front end over obstacles for instance.... When I first rode it on my Demo ride, I knew within the first few minutes that I needed to sell my Grizl and buy the Szepter. I've had a couple of other gravel bikes prior and while the Grizl was an improvement probably because of allowance for bigger tires, it still did not get me excited about going on XC type trails. The Szepter takes it to the next level and does really well on rougher light mountain bike trails. Regarding the high BB comments: Having a high BB may cause instability on bikes because the weight is higher. However the Szepter design has a long wheelbase which would counter that effect. Regardless.....It is super stable on rough descents and loves to turn on everything including off camber sections. I think the Szepter is super under rated and make gravel bikes that are based on road geometry seem very limited. Also worth a mention is the buying experience was much better with YT. MUCH BETTER tools and instructions included. I only had to put my pedals on the bike. The core 4 comes with super nice components. Even the saddle is nice. YT offered to let me pick up at US HQ and that saved me $100. Canyon would not do that. I also had an issue with the Canyon seat post that I outline in other videos and while they eventually helped out. It took a loooong time. So as a fellow MTB rider I would say pass on the Grizl and get the Szepter! I look forward to hearing about your new bike!

@@bgfb Thanks for the reply, answered a lot of things I had on my mind, last thing I was wondering about was how it feels on flats and climbing. I do want to use this bike as my "road bike" on some days as well but the 1by got me thinking. Some 1by's have a hard time finding that sweet spot between spinning too fast or having to put in a hard effort. What have you experienced so far if you've used it for roads, I know the szepter is leaning towards MTB's more than roadies so I assume it's a little slower than the grizl if I had to compare 2 bikes. Side note: YT offered me a free shipping code so I'm just deciding on a few last things before I put in my order :)

@@TRISHYXX for me riding position is also more comfortable in the drops on SZEPTER. Tires are different. SZEPTER comes with more narrow but more knobby tires. Bike weight same. Should be very similar speed on road. I don’t find it to be a problem. Climbing off road much better on SZEPTER due to angle of seat tube geometry. That I can notice a lot when climbing tough technical and slippery climbs. SZEPTER has 12 speed sram which is very nice function and gearing spread. Easier to find sweet spot. I had to change Grizl gearing….with larger cassette.

Although noticeably slower than my road bike. It’s just part of the compromise for being off road capable.

Hey @Just Another Soul I'm 191cm

@@bgfb Many thanks for an answer, i was a little skeptical if i ordered right size, now i am reassured :) i will receive mine szepter core 3 on Thursday and i am so excited. I ordered L size and i am 181 cm tall.

@@JustAnotherSoul369 that’s Great! Enjoy your new bike!

Hey @sweeney Todd, No sold the Santa Cruz when I got the Grizl. There seemed to be a lot of them for sale when I sold mine last year.

@Zhiwei Yang Thanks for sharing that funny observation....I'm sure I'll laugh the next time I take that trail.