Canyon Endurace AL 7.0 1,000 mile review Part 2

[@Razofen]

For 183 cm (6 feet) height and - i don't remember how much - inseem Canyon site suggests size M for me for this bike. But I was on a 3 hours long bikefitting (with another bike) 2 years ago. So I asked them lately, to fetch my data from the computer and ask it which size is recommended for me from Canyon Endurance Al 7 according to my parameters. The answer was XL. I think the Canyon site somehow underestimates the optimal frame size considerably.

[@kevinswedlow5546]

I am 6ft. I was surprised Canyon fitter recommended M for me, but I like it a little better than the L GTseries4 it replaced.

[@eurobubble7068]

got this one in the red rim brake version. also replaced the saddle quickly (with the same fizik!). replaced the stem, as the available geometry is either too short or too high for my preference. the front derailleur wasnt perfectly adjusted but thats a quick correction, if you know the basics of group sets. other than that: great bike, especially for the price.

[@LeesChannel]

I've heard others mention pressfit vs externally threaded bottom brackets, but no one has gone into detail explaining what pressfit is and what the issue with it is for those who aren't familiar with bottom brackets. I see you have a video on servicing your bottom bracket (which I will watch next), hopefully you get into it there.

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Lee's Channel Pressfit BB allows for a larger BB shell which improves stiffness and provides a larger surface area to connect a larger diameter down tube. They require more expensive and specialized tools for removal and install and if they aren't installed just right, they might break. Thread BB is older style, but very easy to maintain for a home mechanic. There's lots of videos on GCN Tech youtube channel about it.

[@LeesChannel]

@@kevinswedlow5546 Thank you very much!

[@kevinswedlow5546]

I like the red, but the disc version has me hooked. I almost ordered black, but wife and kids outvoted me. 105-R7000 has no issues. First task is bottom bracket. Need the right wrench.

[@floridaflowsen]

I find this colour very eye-catchy :-8 Why did you choose the disc break over the rim break version?

[@kevinswedlow5546]

floridaflowsen I don’t think there is a rim version in the 2019 US lineup in aluminum. I have really enjoyed the better stoping in wet conditions.

[@tennysebastian5375]

Probably a stupid question. Does the front wheel skewer need to be in any specific direction once locked. i remember reading in the instruction that it need to be parallel to the fork and in some other place it should be at right angle. Does it matter?

[@kevinswedlow5546]

The front wheel has a Thru Axle. You just turn it until right. Then the lever portion can be pulled and rotated to the desired position. I have found the torque to be appropriate when the Canyon logo is about parallel to the ground, but that is not in any way a scientific measurement and I do not have the proper adapter to tighten the thru axle to an exact torque.

[@Zaheer.Rashid]

Thanks kevin for the review. Very informative anf useful. I wss wondering whats your inseam measirement? I am 5 10 with an inseam of 88cm i just dont want a big saddle to bar drop if i choose a medium. I have long legs short torso. Could you advise? Thank you.

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Zaheer Rashid I don’t remember what measurement I entered to the Canyon fit calculator on the website. I suggest you trust the results though. You can see in the video there is a relatively long headtube with plenty of spacers and the Endurace frame is designed for long ride comfort rather than race/aero positioning, so you are not likely to end up with a huge drop. If it is a stretch, an 80-90mm stem would probably make all the difference. At 6ft tall, I think I could use 10mm more on the stem.

[@JReastHei]

Hi Kevin, fellow AL 7 rider here. Maybe try fiddling around with the front thru-axle for the brake rub issue you have? I've yet to experience this issue, on flats or on climbs; I put a thin coat of grease on the axle and I try not to over tighten it. Hope this helps! 180lb 6'3 on a XL fame FYI.

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Good advice. Thanks. I have had success with careful torque on the thru-axle.

[@airgead5391]

I have the same in black. I switched to tubeless 28 mm in order to be able to drop the tire pressure without the higher chance of pinchers. I really made the bike much more comfortable. I was wondering: what mud guards did you use as there are unfortunately no mounting points for them. (Which I really find the biggest and perhaps only negative point of this bike, the 105 groupset is awesome!

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Airgead Crud Roadracer Mk3 mudguards. Easy to take off/on

[@airgead5391]

@@kevinswedlow5546 Thank you!

[@kyrillkryvenko752]

Hello Kevin. Nice review. Please show us how you ride it) Question: which max wheel size would you fit on this one? I'm thinking to use this bike as a touring bike and already got 30mm wide Schwalbe Marathon Race for it. Would it fit, say, 35mm tire? Thanks for review.

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Kyrill Kryvenko I don't have a way to film my rides. just an iphone. I stick to multi use and paved bicycle lanes around my suburb. With 28mm tires, there's plenty of room. I'm sure 32mm would fit fine, but not much more. I'd say that 35mm would be too tight and certainly wouldn't allow for any debris to shed off the wheel without risking paint damage on the stays. There are no bosses or attachment points for racks or fenders, so for touring, everything would need strapped on. I notice the newer Canyon ads recommend the Endurace for a good gravel alternative, but I think it is still pretty rooted in road. A slacker fork angle, higher BB, and more compliant seatpost (along with rack mount points) would make it a better choice for gravel/off-road. Comfort-wise, it can be great for long distance road touring, but finding great panniers that mount without bolts would be the key.

[@metalhunter5632]

Hi Kevin I'm also thinking on buying the disc alloy version for the same reasons, alloy durability, threaded BB is reliable and simple to maintain and the road disc brake is here to stay. I'm 1,80 m tall with an inseam 79 cm ( in imperial is +/- 5.9 ft and 2.5 ft inseam), and i'm not very flexible, the Canyon website calculate the small size for me. You have the medium size frame and being 6 ft tall do you think you could fit a smaller size or would it be to tight? And could you show as how the shifting and brake housing is done on the BB and rear triangle please.

[@kevinswedlow5546]

I just got the right sized BB wrench, so i hope to do the Bottom Bracket cleanup soon. I feel it is time, now I'm right at 1300 miles and it is a little gritty. Been riding lots of wet days. At 6'0" on medium, I don't think I could go smaller. I kind of wish I had 10mm more on the stem. I was surprised how nice the M fits overall coming from a 58cm GT with 175mm cranks. My advise there is go ahead and go through the measurements and trust the Canyon fit calculator. That's what I did.

[@metalhunter5632]

thanks for the answer, and i'll be waiting for that video

[@panosmosxos3546]

And im 180 cm high and my inseam is 82 medium is ok???

[@ccc2949]

Hey, nice vid, what frame size is this?

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Cotabato City Cyclist medium.

[@panosmosxos3546]

Hi my friend ,i have a roadlite for commuting and some trainings ,i want to ask you ,if i buy that machine that you have can i do commuting in the city for jobs or everything ( and of course trainings ) and wht time of pedals i will put ?spd pedal with normal shoe in the one surface and clip on the other??or only clip ...with your pedal can i ride with normal shoe ?? Thanx a lot

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Panos Mosxos I can be a great commuter. I added some mudguards and would opt for an MTB style SPD pedal instead of the road style pedal.

[@Navrajize]

Could you have gone with L size? Will going a size up help with the stem length?

[@kevinswedlow5546]

Navraj Singh I think a longer stem on the medium would be a better choice. L would be a slightly racier position, but also a little heavier frame.