Odinson Posted September 15, 2015 Share It's time for me to buy a new bike and I've got €2000 to spend, so I want some honest opinions. I've narrowed my list to the Spectral and Slide, as they fall under the €2000 mark and represent really great value. For those who don't know, Radon is a direct-sales manufacturer from Germany, similar to Canyon. Both bikes are complete overkill for the riding I'll be doing on the local trails, but I want something that will be suitable for the odd excursions in the Ardennes and Alps. Canyon Spectral AL 5.0 FRAME CANYON SPECTRAL ALREAR SHOCK FOX FLOAT PERFORMANCE EVOFORK FOX 34 FLOAT CTD FIT4 PERFORMANCEHEADSET CANE CREEK 40REAR DERAILLEUR SHIMANO DEORE XT SHADOW PLUS, 10SFRONT DERAILLEUR SHIMANO DEORE, 10SCHAIN GUIDE CANYON E168SHIFTERS SHIMANO SLX, 10SBRAKES SHIMANO DEORECASSETTE SHIMANO DEORE, 10SWHEELSET DT SWISS M 1800 SPLINE, 30 MMTYRES CONTINENTAL MOUNTAIN KING II, 2,4"CRANKS SHIMANO DEORE, 10SCHAINRINGS 22 | 36CHAIN KMC X10-93BOTTOM BRACKET SHIMANO PRESSFITSTEM IRIDIUM \ 3 - 0 \ TRAILHANDLEBAR IRIDIUM \ 3 - 0 \ TRAILGRIPS ERGON GE1 SLIMSADDLE IRIDIUM \ 3 - 0 \SEAT POST ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTHWEIGHT 13,3 KG Radon Slide 150 8.0 Frame Radon Slide 150 27,5Fork Rock Shox Yari, RC, SA, taper, QR15Rear suspension Rock Shox Monarch RT3 200x57Travel fork 150mmTravel rear suspension 150mmWheelset Mavic Crossride Light 27.5", 6-Bolt, QR15/X12Brakes Magura MT5Brake discs Magura Storm, 180/180mm, 6-boltCrank Shimano SLX FD-M672, 40x30x22T, 175mmInner bearing Shimano SLX FD-M672Shifter Shimnao SLX SL-M670Derailleur Shimnao SLX FD-M671-A-D, direct mount, downswingRear derailleur Shimano XT-RD-M786-SGSL, 10-speedCassette Shimano CS-HG500, 11-34, 10-speedChain Shimano CN-HG54, 10-speedHandlebar Race Face Ride 31,8, 740mm, RiseStem Race Face Ride 31,8Headset FSA No.10 taperGrips Ergon GE1Seatpost JD Vario 100, 31,6x400mmSaddle Ergon SME30 EVOFront tire Continental X-King, SL, 27,5 x 2,4"Rear tire Continental Mountain King 2, SL, 27,5 x 2,2"Weight 13,95 kg** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted September 15, 2015 Share None of the listed bikes are available in SA, so I'd appreciate comments based on the spec of the bikes. My opinion on the pros of each of the different bikes: Canyon: Frame is sexy as hell, great wheelset, 2x10 drivetrain and the RS Reverb Stealth dropper. Radon: RS Yari fork (poorman's Pike) and Monarch RT3 shock and dual piston Magura MT5 brakes. NicoBoshoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh0 Posted September 15, 2015 Share I would go for the Canyon, in that candy apple red.Super hot! Odinson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted September 15, 2015 Share None of the listed bikes are available in SA, so I'd appreciate comments based on the spec of the bikes. My opinion on the pros of each of the different bikes: Canyon: Frame is sexy as hell, great wheelset, 2x10 drivetrain and the RS Reverb Stealth dropper. Radon: RS Yari fork (poorman's Pike) and Monarch RT3 shock and dual piston Magura MT5 brakes.First off, oh, to have the luxury of looking at two brilliant bikes at sub Eur2000! I really like the suspension on the Radon, but the Canyon is damn hot. Flip, I don't think you can go too wrong either way, but maybe the Canyon just because it has a bit more pedigree and slightly more solid components imo. Besides, the 34 and Evo are great too.Edit: The Canyon's wheelset is also much nicer and the bike's weight bonus is nothing to sneeze at. Edited September 15, 2015 by NicoBoshoff Odinson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally39 Posted September 15, 2015 Share The Radon is getting some decent reviews. Well spec'd for the price, IMO. Either way do it soon, with the Rand in free fall your 2000 Euros is getting less quickly. Where are you looking at getting it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted September 15, 2015 Share First off, oh, to have the luxury of looking at two brilliant bikes at sub Eur2000! I really like the suspension on the Radon, but the Canyon is damn hot. Flip, I don't think you can go too wrong either way, but maybe the Canyon just because it has a bit more pedigree and slightly more solid components imo. Besides, the 34 and Evo are great too.Edit: The Canyon's wheelset is also much nicer and the bike's weight bonus is nothing to sneeze at. Something I also thought. Canyon has a solid reputation and the Spectral is also ridden by one of their riders in the EWS (custom carbon version, but still a Spectral). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted September 15, 2015 Share The Radon is getting some decent reviews. Well spec'd for the price, IMO. Either way do it soon, with the Rand in free fall your 2000 Euros is getting less quickly. Where are you looking at getting it from? I'm in Belgium, so I have the luxury of either having the bikes delivered or I can do a 2 hour trip and fetch either of the bikes in Germany, at the showrooms. Amberdrake, Josh0, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 15, 2015 Share I'm siding with Nico here. The canyon is just that much better specced, and carries the reverb and better wheels. Plus it's a kick ass bike Odinson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally39 Posted September 15, 2015 Share I'm in Belgium, so I have the luxury of either having the bikes delivered or I can do a 2 hour trip and fetch either of the bikes in Germany, at the showrooms.Well that cancels out the Rand issue. I must say, I would not have an issue parking either in my garage. Good luck making up your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberdrake Posted September 15, 2015 Share I vote canyon for looks. Components is a trade off each has some nice stuff but not so nice other area's. The Reverb is a nice positive but mostly Doere groupset. Id love to be in position to get either of them! Odinson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted September 15, 2015 Share Canyon FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelhicks Posted September 15, 2015 Share Canyon ... only bummer is the pressfit bb!!! Otherwise WAY better spec with forks and reverb. Edited September 15, 2015 by nigelhicks Odinson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted September 15, 2015 Share Canyon ... only bummer is the pressfit bb!!! Otherwise WAY better spec with forks and reverb. Yip. For the price, it's a small compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted September 15, 2015 Share Canyon all the way. Sexy as hell and gets great reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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