From Box To Bike: How To Assemble A Brand New Bicycle

[@gcntech]

Did you find this video helpful? Let us know in the comments 👇

[@hugobci]

I choose all the bike parts mixing used and new, but the shopping will assembly it for my. At my garage I will just make final tuning and adjustments of my own.

[@chrismccarter6875]

Would like to see something similar but with a build from a frame set, what components needed, what tools required etc.

[@whothefoxcares]

canyon.com has no bikes in stock to ship to USA.

[@dwebb1935]

Helpful. It prepares me for the day I 'need' another new bike!

[@guest_informant]

Support your local bike shop. Arrange with them for the bike to be sent there, and for them to assemble it professionally.

[@kartook]

I think Olly just wanted to show off his new bike here, appreciate the video mate!

[@gcntech]

He definitely did that's for sure!

[@milandekkers2795]

Canyon just payed them a lot to do this🤷🏼‍♂️

[@andTutin]

@@milandekkers2795 oh that why bikes so expensive

[@milandekkers2795]

andTutin cant really tell if you’re being sarcastic or not. Canyon just doesnt work like a traditional bike brand. They ensure the lowest prices on top tier bikes by selling them straight to you instead of filling bike dealerships with demo’s. This saves them a lot of money, so they have more possibilities to put money into social media coverage (giving/lending bikes to people like GCN & paying them for it).

[@Marko-sh5tn]

Step one: jump and scream of excitement like a little girl! Just put together a Grail CF SL this past Saturday 😂

[@gcntech]

Haha, classic new bike day behaviour!

[@jonathanhemming2438]

You missed the vital step of fishing about under the garage shelves to retrieve the bolt dropped on the floor.

[@mysticstrikeforce5957]

i think that should be simple without explaining.

[@ivarbrouwer197]

Make pictures of the state you receive your package & the state you sent it out: if there are problems you want to have proof. (I had a frame ordered once that was supposed to come with ‘some paint damage’. Turns out, that the metal bottom bracket lug where the press fit should go in, wasn’t there. I didn’t know it had to be there and found out years after battling with bottom bracket play and creaking after which the supplier claimed I had removed it myself.)

[@paulsymons562]

Clicking a torque wrench in fixings you have already done up isn't 'checking the torque'. It might be checking it is done up to at least the torque but without loosening and re-tightening it won't find an over torqued fixing.

[@JMcLeodKC711]

Ollie, you should have assembled this bike with the tools included with the bike.

[@matteo.ceriotti]

True but I am pretty sure Park Tool is sponsoring too, as well as Canyon.

[@JMcLeodKC711]

Matteo Ceriotti I think you're correct that Park and Canyon are paying to advertise. Having said that, if I was signing the checks at Canyon, I would have wanted them to use the supplied tools, especially the torque wrench.

[@JollyGiant0]

I assembled both my Canyon's (Aeroad and Grail) with the tools included even though I have my own. I keep the Canyon ones to use when I take my bike abroad in a bike box. They are pretty good quality tools!

[@MrTJSE]

I’ve been putting off buying a new bike, tarmac sl7. GCN just uploaded a review on it which was handy, now a new bike set up guide. I think the universe is telling me something!

[@deswhite8268]

Ollie you are a lucky boy, great job with GCN and a great gravel bike

[@gcntech]

The bike looks amazing, doesn't it!

[@kevinbaylyhenshaw2565]

Thank you for this video, just got a new job in bike assembly!!

[@Big2Planker]

Great looking Grail..., mine arrives next week. Same color, although with the DT Swiss wheels.

[@ItothaGO]

Thanks, mate! I got a new gravel bike and haven't put together a bike since I was a kid. This helped a lot. Cheers from across the pond!

[@dh9517]

Who knew watching an unboxing video could be so satisfying. I need to get myself a box 🤪

[@jacksonychia]

this is really helpful, just got my bike today and thanks for the video!!

[@prestachuck2867]

Quick tip: If you have a Canyon, be sure to contact them to purchase a spare derailleur hanger and rear thru-axle. They use their own proprietary parts, and there presently are no compatible aftermarket pieces for those components. Already ran into that when a customer brought one into our shop with a cross-threaded thru-axle. I have no idea how he did that, but some people just have no business turning a wrench on anything. Also, no matter what they tell you on the website or the box, the bike needs a tune up. They always do.

[@PaulGM]

Haha, that video is exactly me last week 😁. Same bike - and it was as easy as Ollie suggests. Great video (as always) 👍👍

[@ABAC6969]

Hi there Paul, is that the Grail GRX DI2 model? I’m seriously looking at buying one and would like to know how it rides? I’ve already got a Canyon Ultimate.

[@PaulGM]

Hi Barney - yes it is. I got the CF SL 8 GRX Di2 (that’s quite a mouthful). Only been out on it twice so far, but absolutely love it. The double-decker bars work really well to absorb vibration and are really comfortable, and the split seatpost also does a great job. It rides surprisingly well on roads too. My biggest worry was that there is basically no adjustment on the bars - my road bike has a long stem and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to replicate the reach on the Grail. In reality, no problem at all, I’ve been able to reproduce the geometry really well. I spent a long time trying to decide which gravel bike to go for and the Canyon offered by far the best value for what you get. If I were you, go for it! 😁😁

[@ABAC6969]

Thanks Paul! I was just checking out the exact same model!!! I’ve had a look at the Cervelo Aspero but it doesn’t compare to the Canyon value wise. I’m definitely leaning towards a second Canyon! Thanks for your feedback!

[@JB00092]

Great timing just waiting on my first new road bike to arrive🙂

[@stevengagnon4777]

Completely rebuild it Then it will be serviceable for 30 years and then it will be easy to rebuild it again. My friend a professional mechanic was working on a Canndale I built 30 years ago telling me what a joy it was to rebuild a bike that 100% correct including the grease and various lubricants.. He was also 100% that I built it.. He had come over to the park were I've been staying for a couple of weeks. Iwas very pleased to hear that. These Cannondales were a God send early in my career because I learned how to build a bike correctly due to necessity. They came to the bike shop in two boxes. One box with a Completely bare frame and bare fork . The other box had everything else. Put the correct grease in the hubs to that way the hubs were correctly adjusted. Never needed a torc wrench until I met carbon fiber better use one with that stuff or pay dearly and hope it's only paper dollars. Strange that I'm unemployed and those guys that slap bikes together are still working. notice the word mechanic in omitted. Just can't put 100$ labor(200$ with the overhead)into a new bike anymore. Most people are going to purchase it somewhere else.😢 . He knew because it still had " my grease in it" after 30 years. They all know

[@LoveMommaCoco]

Thank you Ollie.... I have a Canyon Endurace CF SL 8.0 sitting at the house waiting for me and as soon as this covid19 is over I will be going home to put it together.

[@gcntech]

Best of luck!

[@jacksquat2067]

I own three bikes with different crank lengths and find I'm able to keep my seat height consistent by running the same pedals on all three bikes and measuring from the pedal (at the bottom position) to the top of the seat, aligning the measuring tape with the seat tube. Maybe not the prescribed method, but it works for me.

[@JHOLE21]

Thanks for every video you guys do GCN! Helps a lot during Covid times

[@inVINCEible64]

Can you guys make a video on how to pack up a bike for air travel?

[@MrKevinWhite]

Pool noodles make the best frame protectors, cheap and light. Those cut to size plus nylon straps to hold everything together and you're more than halfway there.

[@JMcLeodKC711]

@@MrKevinWhite Pool Noodles...That is a pro level hack

[@narcosis9842]

That video already exists 👍

[@andrifsig]

Never seen Ollie this giddy. You'd think he was a bit excited. No shots below the waist as well!

[@ov3rkill]

That is one beautiful bicycle.

[@kylebrown4293]

Ironically I just ordered a canyon myself this weekend! Cant wait

[@pankajkulkarni3189]

Saved $200 by following instructions in this video

[@jimmypeek817]

I do all my own maintenance and enjoy videos like this. Let's not forget about our Local Bike Shops. If we are all buying direct, they won't be there when we need them. Buy Local.

[@thomasNL030]

All right, this video convinced me. Can you please send over a box then?

[@staff0flag]

just bought my first torque wrench - was surprised how LITTLE force is needed to hold a bike together - I'd been over doing it for years. Would be interested in a video explaining this ...and how tight do my wheels have to be?

[@rikkiola]

I always go pedal bottom to saddle in case of different crank lengths across bikes (maybe not common) or for if renting a bike abroad, it's the most consistent/safest method

[@ericlysaker7362]

Easy install works great

[@stattusgroov3tube134]

The bike is flames👍

[@ronbyers9912]

Canyon provides all the tools actually necessary to assemble one of their bikes. They really aren't as good as Ollie's but they will do the job. If I every get break out of Covid lock down I am thinking about buying a Canyon Grail. Thanks for the video. It really helps me with my decision process.

[@casiodam9603]

Watching here from the philippines !!!

[@vinxis1897]

Just imagine how happy you are to assemble your own bike like this 🤤

[@guidospanoghe8896]

If you have no experience maintaining and building-up bikes I would recommend you get some by tackling older or cheaper bikes first. Or ask some help from a cycling friend if your LBS isn't eager to help you out with this ( and they rightfully won't be )

[@cianibbotson4692]

Best to apply seat post lube on the inside of the seat tube rather than the seat post as when you put in the seat post it pushes the lube off of the seat post. Best practice to apply to both.

[@MyLifeis-smiple]

Awesome color it is a pace of art!

[@GOlone9597]

13:22 when I do this with my bike, my neck would surely break HAHAH

[@doomedtolinger2213]

Nice ride dude; May I have one? Good educational vid, drooled throughout.

[@noelwilde]

Thanks. A great help to me.

[@z3sty351]

You guys should do a bike build from the ground up

[@arifazhari7598]

Instructions unclear : I don't have brand new bike.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Mine's stuck in ceiling fan.

[@brianbuday8639]

Derek Hobbs very droll 😜

[@gordon415]

Love that Ollie’s the only host in the video but Manon’s hands are in the close up of the shifter hoods. I was a little thrown off at first, but now I think Ollie should consider getting a blue ring like Manon’s.

[@edwardgawarecki504]

Or time to start shipping Ollon?

[@dlevi67]

For that matter, the Canyon suddenly became a Pinarello at the point of checking if gears and brakes work...

[@gordon415]

dlevi67 ha! Good eye.

[@soapdishjp]

@11:18 That's a really nice ring, Ollie.

[@mx2000]

As it happens, I am waiting for a bike exactly like this to be shipped to me, so this video could not have come at a better time. 👍

[@bewster7]

Anybody else think Ollie resembles Benny from Crossroads with his hat on??

[@adamrigely3607]

So I've just assembled my new Canyon: Grand Canyon bike and instead of 20mins, it took me a whole afternoon 😂 (it's my first serious bike, and I've never assembled one before). I had to repair a cable that I managed to tear and also pulled the front brakes without the wheel in place so I had to fix that too, but at the end of the day it's finally finished and I've also learnt quite a lot about bike maintenance, so I'm happy I guess. Oh and I didn't know about bikes not coming with pedals out of the box, so I still couldn't take my bike for its first ride because I had to order a pair of pedals after unboxing the bike 😂

[@ChrClausen]

Technically, that was an unboxing - right?

[@sapiens7821]

Nice Gravel Bike 🚴‍♂️ do we see Olly test out his new rig whoop whoop. The bike looks so much nicer than on the canyon site. I might have a look myself 🤪

[@AaronGoodTimes]

I am very much looking forward to ordering a bike for delivery to my home.

[@peterparahuz7094]

good to know that the bike (at least the deep gorge brand) came preassembled. i thought you'd have to do everything from 'first principles', i.e. thread cables, etc.

[@joshielmohan1166]

Hey there, just found your channel and loving it so far! Just one concern that ive had, what about the brakes? My bike is on the way atm, although installing the brakes is a concern for me. Can you or someone in the comments please advise me? Im so confused on how to do it and where to run the 'cords'. Thanks in advance!

[@robbchastain3036]

Assembling a boxed bike definitely goes better when you have a basement Park Tools Pro Shop :)

[@sammould79]

Feeling like I don’t know which way is up!! Ollie was wearing rubber gloves and didn’t say lube once. Is it still even Monday?

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Can i use carbon paste on a aluminium frame with aluminium seat post? Also on the pedal threads?

[@mattomann1093]

I have not bought a bike that's direct-to-consumer before but I have had customers bring bikes like a GT Laguna Pro in (this is a bit better than what you'd find at a box store) and I have spent ages on them becuse they don't check for wobbly rims, loose or espically over-preloaded bearings, and the shifting and brakes usually need to have every adjustment possible done to them. On a super high end bike like this canyon, I'd expect a much higher build quality. But in my experience most people ride sub $500.00 bikes like the afformentioned Laguna. Assembly jobs like that are probably one of the most dreaded by the technicians that shops offer.

[@KendallxWoken777]

Dexter Morgan ?

[@paullmight42]

i'll be doing this at the end of this month...great timing...wont be anywhere near as nice as that one tho lol

[@roadiemuhsil9821]

Gcn please make your channel more entertaining like donut you tube channel

[@del4189]

If you drop the forks over the end of the Canyon box its a lot easier to mount the handlebars and seatpost.

[@paul_hd1875]

Gosh I wanted to buy an Ultimate CF 8.0 this month... but with the Canyon storefront in SoCal being closed (no demos)... no bikes locally to inspect for quality and craftsmanship... and the non dropped seat stays... I just couldn't take the leap. Building an S-Works Tarmac piece by piece instead.

[@johnandrew6320]

Great vid Ollie! Recently assembled a canyon road bike as well. Just wondering, when would you consider re-applying carbon paste and grease on its corresponding parts? And how often would you do so?

[@noahfontaine7832]

When it becomes dry, so about once or twice a year

[@johnandrew6320]

@@noahfontaine7832 Thanks for that mate

[@JoggeTheDirector]

Could you please explain what’s up with the double decker handlebar? It looks kinda freaky. What’s it good for?

[@3693G]

I work at a bike shop so make sure you get your 90% pre-built bike to 95% before giving up and bringing it in so we can charge you for a box build and undo all the mistakes you made. You can pay when you pick it up.

[@eblackshaw]

Nice .

[@SignorLuigi]

What would be the approximate difference in total price between buying this bike direct from the manufacturer online and purchasing the bike from a LBS? I have no worries about assembling a bike on my own. But I do worry if there are problems/defects with the bike and I would have to go at it alone with the manufacturer rather than taking it back to the LBS b/c they would be responsible for sorting things out.

[@elorz007]

Also make sure to check the tyre pressure before the first ride (and buy a floor pump with a pressure gauge, trust me)

[@RichardMigneron]

You'll end the assembly by pumping up the tires to the appropriate pressure and go for a test ride, in the case of this gravel one, on Conor's gravelodrome 😂😂😂

[@robtk3]

Ahh, the Graveldome! I remember that!😆

[@Jerry-tc8wp]

The canyon bike came with pumped tires

[@maxrevell3830]

To echo the point that another commenter made: PHOTOGRAPH EVERY STAGE OF THE UNBOXING IN DETAIL; if there are any issues with the bike - cosmetic damage or worse - you need the proof in order to be able to deal with the seller effectively. Some retailers are much better than others at packaging and shipping bikes.

[@elwray242]

I did my Endurace yesterday after waiting 2 weeks for the delivery, UPS doesn’t understand the concept of deliver on a date, and a week more because the front axle was missing in the box...

[@ACEKING26]

I AM DOING ONE TODAY

[@Staxman6969]

you should do these videos with XL oder XXL bikes where you have to build up the back with no wheel ready out of the box

[@gulfcitynd]

Here's a very good idea if you don't want to risk it bring the bike in the box to the bike shop yeah it might cost a bit more. But if there is a problem the bike is already at the shop which can be fixed on site

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Yup. And they can also cut the steerer tube, cos we all slam stems immediately

[@gulfcitynd]

@@pigeonpoo1823 I don't but I also prefer the woods lol

[@jerryvarghese6261]

How much is this bike? Also What are the tools to buy? Thanks

[@seams1174]

Hi what the website for the bike gow much is it and also does they deliver to Canada?

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Heard of gavia bikes? Just ordered a gavia treviso and its literally all my money for a damn year. Hope its good

[@petrcivela9413]

The very last step in assembling Canyon bikes is fixing the severely undersized and oval bottom bracket.

[@faisalalsaiful3838]

hambini fan?🤣🤣

[@petrcivela9413]

@@faisalalsaiful3838 Yes, I'm Hambini fan. But it was actually my own experience with their top of the range TRI bike. Their customer service is somewhere between abysmal and non existent. edit: Hambini name. F autocorrect.

[@Jerry-tc8wp]

Petr Cívela totally agree with their customer service. For me till now, it was non existent 😂

[@faisalalsaiful3838]

@@petrcivela9413 cycling industry sure is robbing our money when we see 90 % of the brands can't even make a hole properly round.🙂

[@BinarySecond]

Olly is the Duncan Rhodes of bikes

[@olesrensen1863]

Are the stem-bolts self sealing?

[@slurpalurple]

Great video - What size Canyon Grail is that?! I noticed Ollie mention the 75cm seat height, which is the same as my own, so I’m wondering which size he chose!

[@jksjksjks85]

And If your bike comes from Canyon, the limiting screws might not be set correctly, the shifting might be slow and loud and the bar tape might be wrapped poorly. All of that was the case on my bike. The bar tape of the bike shown in the video also looks poorly wrapped at the bend.

[@Jerry-tc8wp]

jksjksjks85 I also shifting and brake problem with my canyon bike. They really should increase their quality control .

[@jksjksjks85]

@@Jerry-tc8wp let them know, in my case they they apologized and gave me an 80€ voucher for the the shop

[@charliecosta1735]

There is a video I would like to see: Could you convert a 90s MTB-Hardtail into a road-bike? Are there some pitfalls?

[@kyriakossach3000]

Hello my friend i want your opinion! I buy one oltre xr4 rim brakes or xr3 disc brake or aria disc brakes?

[@abedfo88]

Disc I would say.

[@pipapo4947]

I would go for an aria disc:)

[@airwilliam24]

Disc brakes offer superior braking performance compared to rim brakes at the cost of being marginally heavier or less aero. Totally worth it for most riders and probably for you too.

[@abedfo88]

@@airwilliam24 also wider tires. Get some 30mm on there and it will be heaven. Specially when the review on cycling weekly suggestions the ride is quite stiff.

[@michellediaz9148]

Are the tires tubeless or clincher?

[@johnraybenitez7900]

Give away give away.. 😁😁😁

[@georgehugh3455]

Must be an incredibly light bike given that Ollie lifted it out without straining

[@gcntech]

Hahahaha!

[@LegSpinna]

6:18 What's that tool, bottom right? Looks like something I use for lopping branches.

[@vote47]

It's a tool for straightening and aligning steel frames. (Tool name: ParkTool FFS-2)

[@richardmoody5482]

Not one of GCN's better edited videos. He removes the top cap but doesn't then put is back on. Surely one of the more vital steps on here, as it should be replaced and tightened before clamping the stem/handlebar. A novice could end up with a wobbly front end and maybe a feeling of having bought a crap bike.

[@a13xcube5]

Umm what are those kind of handlebars called ( the ones with a middle bar between the 2 drops)?

[@steffanh]

Was anybody else really hoping this was an un-boxing video 🤣🤣

[@DanuelNuel]

Oh ya, once I screech my new bike with scissors when I cut some foam rubbish... That was a pain...

[@sgorratoad]

should grease be applied also on the body (non threaded part) of the thru axle or just on the threaded part?

[@gcntech]

You can apply grease to the thru axle body yes, but it's not as essential as greasing the threads

[@Jerry-tc8wp]

My canyon bike came with the thru axle already greased in a plastic bag. I think you don’t need to redo it again

[@salvadorelvingonzalez6580]

What model bicycle is this ?

[@FacingWorld07]

I would have build a new bike if Canyon have the Endurance CF 8 in stock...

[@Jerry-tc8wp]

I recently got the Grail AL 6 from Canyon. It came very nice in box but when I assembled the bike, I found so many problems. The front brake was not correctly aligned so the disc is rubbing one side of the brake pad. And the front derailleur was also not aligned properly , the cage was not straight with the cassette and the chain was rubbing the cage when on fastest speed gear combination or slowest speed gear combination. I wrote email to canyon to complain the issue, no reply received. And their return policy is only for unused bike. But you can’t really notice those problems once you actually ride the bike. Very annoying experience with canyon. It is great bike but really poorly built at the factory and bad after sale service !

[@elorz007]

Those issues seem normal for a new bike and it's worth learning how to fix them for the future. Adjusting the disc brake pistons to stop the rubbing is usually easy with one hex key. Same with front derailleur rub. I agree it's shitty but if you learn it it will be rewarding and will save you money in the future

[@Jerry-tc8wp]

elorz007 elorz007 I agreed that it’s worth to learn how to fix it and I did actually learn to have fixed the front disc brake issue. Even though it was quite a work. I need to loosen the screws to realign the disc brake calipers several times to almost solve the issue. Although it is still slight rubbing the pad but I think it’s ok. The front derailleur problem can’t be solved by adjusting cable tension or L/H screws. And it was not easy for me adjust since I don’t have bike stand at home. So I went to the local bike shop. There even the professional mechanic spent nearly half an hour to fix it. They was not happy with what they deal with either when I told them it was a new bike. This i don’t think it’s a small issue for a new bike. I think it’s poor quality control before Canyon ships the bike to their customers. And I got the reply way much faster on KZbin here than Canyon service, because they never reply me;).

[@yeyee4707]

Can’t wait until I’ll be able to do this

[@derekhobbs1102]

What on earth is that bottom tool behind your left shoulder?

[@snappyfish]

Might wanna forward this to all the online retailers that send 95% built.

[@jessiedasig8862]

The timing my bike actually got stolen yesterday and was just retrieved all of the parts got removed at the frame now im stuck with a frame and the groupset idk some nuts and bolts might even be missing