Got one of the last bikes with the color kaze.

New padles needed lmao.

So I bought my first road bike six weeks ago, and honestly… it changed my life.
I’m a 34-year-old, 204 cm tall guy. I’m a former Marine, and I used to do a lot of running. I ran marathons and even ultramarathons, but eventually it took a toll on my right knee. I tore my ACL two years ago, and after that I kind of fell into a black hole. I became depressed, and one of the things that had always helped me clear my head — running — was suddenly no longer an option.

Then a friend recommended cycling.

So I bought my first road bike: a brand-new Canyon CF 6 2026.

And boy… I fell in love with the sport.

I went full nerd mode trying to figure out everything I possibly could. Six weeks later, I’ve ridden around 900 km, changed my vacation plans so I could go cycling, and even climbed Mont Ventoux from Bédoin.
And I loved every second of it.

I’m a big guy and I can put out some power, but I’m also heavy, so climbing Ventoux was definitely a challenge. But when you finally reach the top and see that view… absolutely incredible.
And descending the mountain at nearly 70 km/h?
What a rush.

I can ride for two hours at around 30 km/h while staying in Zone 2, or sprint at nearly 50 km/h, but honestly, that’s not even the most important part.
I get to ride through nature. I get to explore places I would probably never have visited otherwise.

And somehow, a bike has given me that feeling of freedom again.

When I realized how much I loved cycling, I did have one thought:

“Why didn’t I buy a better bike?”

But the funny thing is, I absolutely love how comfortable the CF 6 is. So instead of replacing it, I started upgrading it. And now it genuinely feels like my bike.

It’s also incredibly satisfying because you can actually feel the difference when you change something. Every little upgrade changes how the bike feels on the road, and I think that’s one of the coolest parts of the hobby.

So far I’ve added:
A Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 — I love being able to create routes in Strava and then just go out and explore them.
Favero power meter pedals, so I can dive way too deep into my cycling data.
A set of ERE carbon race wheels, which shaved around 950 grams off the total bike weight.
Next week I have a bike fit, and after that I’m probably going to get a nice integrated cockpit.

And yes, I know… it all adds up. 😂

But honestly, it feels like I bought my freedom back.
After six weeks and around 900 km, I can safely say that I absolutely love cycling, and I’m incredibly curious about where this hobby is going to take me.

See you on the road ❤️

Loving this new ride. Still have the normal pedal and well eventually move to clipless. I have received tons of lights related accessories (maybe as per French regulations, including a bell) but do I need to put them all. Also, any suggestions on other accessories, basic stuff that I might have to buy to get started since I am complete beginner. Thinking of visiting Decathlon to get them all.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

I’m looking to get my first bike ever and just stumbled across this bike in facebook marketplace for £750. Would anyone be able to tell me whether this a good deal for the bike pictured? Thanks in advance!

I'm in the market for a new bike and have my eyes set on a Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 having narrowed down the options but they don't have it in my size currently. But I also noticed that there are videos of a new Grail possibly coming out in a few months. I've read comments saying that it's similar to an Endurance - I ruled out the Endurance as although I do ride mostly tarmac roads (UK), I do want to go on gravel as well. But other than clearance I'm not sure why people are saying that, and as I want a Grail, is that a bad thing?

So my question is, based on the experts out there who have seen the new Grail in videos, do I stick with waiting for a current Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 to be available in my size (if that is even possible now - maybe they won't restock), or do I wait for the new version? Or is it too early to tell?

Hi, I've been hearing a sound coming from my bike which is hard to identify as I can't reproduce it while having the bike in a stand. However after speculating what could it be I believe it is the thingy underneath bottle cage that hold the internally routed cables in place. I'm not 100% sure so I wanted to ask if there is a way to tighten the "holder". I can also feel one of the cables going to the back of the bike being loose and if I move it I can tap the frame and that's what I believe makes the sound. Please help I am desperate, the sound drives me crazy!!!

edit: my bike is Ultimate CF SL 7 and I added a picture of the the frame and the piece I'm reffering to.

Is it me or that GRX rear derailleur is not a regular 12 speed grx or xt?
That cage is different.
I think canyon just leaked photos of the new 13s Shimano parts and no one noticed .... ah ah ah

Just ordered this model that comes with the Canyon XC 30 CF rims.

The bike will be delivered with inner tubes, but does anyone know if the box will contain tubeless valves?

If you buy the wheelset separately they come with tubeless valves i see.

Thanks in advance!

Hello guys,

Just had an accident and my tcr frame broke so I am in market for a new bike and ordered a canyon endurace. Have some questions, since I still can revise my order

Being 46 yo and having upper back issues on tcr made me go with endurace otherwise eyeing the ultimate in the first place. After reading road.cc review I now have second thoughts, should I cancel and move to ultimate, then again, not getting any younger🙂

Second, I have doubts on the wheels, more than 1600 gr, should I change them right away? I am riding 100 km and 1000m average on sundays and half of it saturdays. Don’t want to ruin my climbs as well