NEW Canyon Spectral CF7 BUILD & UPGRADE | How To DROP 3lbs Quickly! | DIY From The DUTCHMAN'S DEN

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Watch my full Rider's REVIEW here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWHPnphnpJ6Sd5o

[@topchoice1621]

nice build bro im waiting on my canyon can't wait to post it on KZbin

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks bro! Good luck with your canyon when you get it, it’s gonna be sick 🤙

[@jodythornhill]

I don’t even care about bikes and still really enjoyed this video. Side note, I dig the pistachio look.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Haha hell yeah dude good to hear!! Thanks for watching 👍

[@FadeToBlackLLC]

Ok first off the bike is insane! I don't even know what the heck I was looking at but it looks like some high tech stuff! Secind6, the editing was 💯. Man you stepped it up on that one. The tranditins6, the music, lighting... 😲😲😲. Badass! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Hell yeah homie I appreciate you! This one took a bit to edit lol. But you know the deal. Thanks so much 🙌🙌

[@FadeToBlackLLC]

@@TheDustyDutchman oh I know that took some time! Killed it though!

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks for noticing my dude!

[@michaelibershof2933]

I was in the same spot. Looked at the exact same bikes and ordered the CF7. changed all the drivetrain to XT, NOBL/I9 wheel set and the same feelings as yourself on the bike and build.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

That’s awesome. 🤝 I rode mine for the first time today. I’m super happy with the result 👍👍

[@michaelibershof2933]

@@TheDustyDutchman I have 2 rides on mine. dialing it in is so fun. I live in Idaho right now and we have some snow yet so I have had to drive 3 hours to find good dry stuff. I am from Michigan originally.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

That’s awesome. I spent most of the day dialing mine in as well. I’m from Wisconsin so we drove down to Arkansas to find fun rideable trails.

[@landroverday]

@@TheDustyDutchman You from Wisconsin? me too.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Yup! Born and raised in south eastern Wisconsin.

[@CupofKatie]

Beautiful build and even more beautiful editing! #goalstoeditlikeyou 🥰

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Aww thanks Katie! You’ll be there soon I promise

[@55mblindy]

U da Man

[@mtbboy1993]

4:59 Race Face SIXC35 reduce the chatter a great deal too, but they are flexier horizontally, One Up are much stiffer horizontally, so if you mess up the angle you will feel the harshness.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Interesting. Good to know

[@jenniferg2488]

I like the pistachio look!! 💚 Very entertaining video! Nice work! 😁👏🏼

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Awesome! Glad you liked it 🙌

[@kevinswanson5744]

I love those HandUp flannels, gotta get more of em! Good work on the video, it's kinda like Pinkbike's Budget vs Baller series, but actually useful

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks man! Yeah I do love those flannels… I agree I could use a few more. Appreciate you watching 👍🤙😎

[@kevinswanson5744]

@@TheDustyDutchman I live in NE Wisconsin so it's rad to see content that's in my driving range!

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Hell yeah dude, people gotta see how great it is to be a cyclist in Wisconsin. I’m stoked you enjoy the content.

[@superawesomefuntimego]

Enjoyed this, thanks! I just picked up a Spectral CF8 (arrived today actually). Mine weighed in at 31.5lbs stock (I think they installed tubes in the tires, so that may have added weight), so less weight to drop compared to the awesome 3lbs you saved. But have not even ridden it yet and have a few upgrades ready to put on. Renthal V2 Fatbar Carbon is almost 200g lighter than the stock bar. I am okay with the stock stem for now, 40mm feels good and while a nicer stem would save 30g, I can save that for later. Other than that, have some NOBL TR37 carbon wheels coming soon with 1/1 hubs. I have the TR37's on my Wreckoning and love them. They should shave off close to another 200g. Only other upgrade is swapping the 150mm dropper for a 180mm OneUp and lever. Not likely saving weight there, but absolutely want the extra 30mm drop. Might swap the rear tire for a Dissector and maybe put a Assegai on up front, but otherwise I think the bike is ready to rip. So I am figuring, I'll only lose 1lb in total. But still not bad.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Not bad at all. Sounds like a nice set up. I’m excited to ride mine for the first time as well. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@rustedskull7093]

It's cold in there :)

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Oh yeah 👍

[@CoolBikeVidBro]

Love the build, great video quality as well!

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@GTJUSTY]

Nice bike and great video. I just picked up the Spectral CF 8, it has been great with the limited riding I have done. I wish it had the G2 brakes like yours.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks for watching 🤙. I’m stoked to ride mine soon too!

[@Pozitivi]

Congrats for the new Canyon! so cool !

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks so much 👍. I’m super stoked to ride it 🤙

[@Pozitivi]

@@TheDustyDutchman 🏆🤘🤘

[@TonyVsEarth]

Reggie even buy that bike if you're going to put all those upgrades on it right away!?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

This was the only spec available at the time in a carbon spectral 29er. Also I had a bunch of the parts already. But who’s Reggie?

[@alexkeyes1706]

Weight is not as big of a deal as people thought years ago. I think all my bikes 150 travel and over are 33 to 35 lbs and ride great with no compromise's on the Downhill. That Spectral does look good

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I totally agree. That’s why I didn’t worry too much when I recently added a pound back onto it with heavier tires. The added traction and protection was well worth the weight penalty that I don’t even notice. Thanks for checking it out 🤘

[@jaredhernandez8753]

I have the same bike !!!!! I love the spectral so much

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I rode mine for the first time this weekend, I love mine too!!

[@kahoycrafts]

Nice! 👏

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thank you!

[@eltonnanton7705]

Brilliant video mate, I'm curious... did you use any frame protection. Be safe, cheers!!

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks for watching! As of yet I haven’t applied any frame protection but I think you bring up a good point and I may get some before spring 👍

[@mtbboy1993]

3:31 No it's not, if you look at it from an technical or engineering point of view it makes sense, lighter gear when at the heaviest part of the stroke. But they eliminated my knee pain. But how much effect it has varies on the person, but technically it makes a difference.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I like oval chainrings. I’ve got 5 of them on different bikes with a few thousand miles collectively. So far no negative effects, only what feels to me like smoother power delivery.

[@hahasteven2266]

I know this is old but do you have a list of the cockpit parts? Stem/spacers/bars/topcap? I am having. A hard time tracking down specifics. And it’s killing me.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

The bars are carbon one up components, stem is industry 9, spacers are just cheap carbon from Amazon, and the top cap / gps mount is from k-edge.

[@KV89-b3c]

Nice build and video!! So they are lying a lot at the website. It says that 2022 model is 13.90kg stock without pedals :D

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks so much! Yeah there’s a bit of marketing magic going on there lol 😂

[@KV89-b3c]

@@TheDustyDutchman it was my bad! The cf 125 is marketed at 13.90. yours is 14.60 😀

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Ah there ya go 👍

[@Kcducttaper1]

If you're replacing most everything anyways, why didn't you just get the frameset and build it from the ground up?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

This was the only package that was available in my size at the time.

[@landroverday]

I have the same bike, i didn't think an oval chain ring would fit.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

A 32 tooth oval fit on mine with a little adjustment of the chain guide 👍

[@elijahroberts9703]

loved the video but i hate to see those parts go to waste, whats happening with those stock parts?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks! They all got sold locally. Went to a new mountain bikers first build 👍

[@petesahad3028]

How did you get a 2021 frame? The reactor green is 🔥 but out if stock for months😁

[@TheDustyDutchman]

The color of my bike is called “x-ray” it’s much more “minty” in person then it looks on video.

[@erikhenriod5272]

Thanks for the epic video ! I bought the spectral 125 Al 6 ( like it a lot ) but i would like to make it lighter... Would you do the same upgrades to the aluminum version ? Is it worth it ? Do you think it would loose more than 2.9 pounds ? Thanks again

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thanks! I think that similar upgrades would yield similar results. I thought it was very worth it.

[@wilsimon]

Great video. Could you tell me how you dealt with mounting regular headset spacers? There are small positioning pins on the plastic stock spacers and cover of the top headset. Did you chop those pins down? In addition, the stock headset cover is not a circle. Is there by any chance that after a few rides the cover shifts and becomes unaligned with the frame? I also wanted to upgrade the stem on my Spectral.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Thank you! I swapped out the stock plastic spacers for carbon fiber spacers and clipped off the plastic positioning pins on the stock headset cover. Thus far I haven't had the stock headset cover become unaligned with the stem.

[@wilsimon]

@@TheDustyDutchman Thanks, man! This is very helpful!

[@TheDustyDutchman]

@@wilsimon no worries. If you have any more questions you can DM me on instagram, Facebook, or send me an email.

[@damacknificent151]

How tall are you? Does the bike feel roomy or small for you?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I’m 6’ tall and 190lbs. The bike feels perfect. Not too big and not too small. Thanks for watching 👍

[@jiajianhou426]

How much did all this stuff cost? I’m thinking going for a CF8 may be cheaper overall? Just guessing here lol.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

If I remember correctly after purchasing the new parts (some new, some used) and then selling some of the take off parts I believe it was around 2 grand. Unfortunately at the time I bought this bike the CF8 was not available in my size or I would have gone that route

[@alejandroh3347]

Why didn't you go for the CF8? if you where gonna update all these things so many of them are adressed with the model 8

[@TheDustyDutchman]

It wasn't available in my size and I already had most of these parts on hand from other builds

[@alejandroh3347]

@@TheDustyDutchman Oh I see, Im looking to buy the spectral, contemplating both builds but now that the new 125 is out Im unsure again lol

[@TheDustyDutchman]

@@alejandroh3347 if I didn't already have a trail bike I would go 125. I really love the spectral now that I've got a few rides on it.

[@lincolnlendor7690]

Hi - did you go for the 30T or 32T oval chainring?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I went with 32 tooth 👍

[@lincolnlendor7690]

@@TheDustyDutchman Thank you for getting back to me.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

No problem 👍

[@stevehunter7402]

Cost of upgrades? Enve wheels ?? I’m trying to figure out a $/lb number.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Between new and used parts I spent around $2k after selling most of the stock parts I took off the spectral.

[@ITSAMN88]

how much does it cost to change those components? what about going for a CF9 or even CFR?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Those other modes were not in stock at the time so this model and upgrades were the best option for me.

[@AlexanderBallot]

3 pounds!! Wow if I could drop that kind of weight off of my bike too....

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Haha I hear ya Alexander 😂

[@sk8ingrocks10]

Hey brotha you ride this bike in Wisconsin? I just picked up the AL 6 version how you like it?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I do. Riding it for the first time today. I love it 😍

[@sk8ingrocks10]

@@TheDustyDutchman hell yeah buddy!! I’m from Wisconsin too I’ll be on the lookout for this green beauty! Hopefully meet ya out there this year I’ll be on the orange frame 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Sounds good bro 🤙. If you see me out there come say what’s up 👍

[@mtbboy1993]

4:42 I use Sram butter, I have 500ML tub of it.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Nice!

[@Lutze3D]

Hi, I also got a 32T oval chainring on mine, but the chain is now rubbing against the chainstay protector when in the smallest gear. Don‘t you have this issue, too?

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I did. I just moved the chain guide up a little bit and the rubbing went away.

[@Lutze3D]

@@TheDustyDutchman Many Thanks for the fast answer. Well I did remove the guide completely. My problem is the rubber which is protecting the frame from chain slapping. When I‘m in the smallest gear it‘s touching the chain and rubbs constantly.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Oh that’s interesting. I haven’t seen that issue yet

[@artlocks755]

By visual inspection I thought a 30T chainring might cause the chain to rub the frame guard on top when in the lowest gear. So I contacted Canyon and was told I couldn't put on a 30T. I am thinking a 32T oval behaves like a 30T through part of its rotation so would cause the chain to rub the frame guard at some point. Could the frame size be the difference why the chain would rub on yours but not on Dusty's? My 2022 CF7 is a medium. Now looks like I can't use a 32T or 30T. Seems like a Canyon design flaw not to allow a 30T.

[@Lutze3D]

@@artlocks755 hmm sounds like the frame size matters. Mine is a medium, too

[@cglasford1]

sick build. For me its a lot cheaper and easier to drop 3lbs off my a$$ than the bike haha.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

That’s always a better option 👌. I am trying to loose weight on the bike AND my ass 👍

[@bmudri]

I prefer to lose 3lbs off my gut personally

[@TheDustyDutchman]

I do too 👍

[@BladeBarn]

what the heck? says 14.16kg on the site for it. no fucking way im buying one if its 15.2kg stock. was thinking id take 3lbs off it and have it 31lbs or less bare minimum. cant hump something this heavy geeze o man.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Yeah it’s definitely not a very lite bike. But it’s fun

[@j.albertogratacos2076]

@@TheDustyDutchman I have the same. I feel it's more on the enduro end of "trail". Hence, the weight. Which means it should be burly.

[@TheDustyDutchman]

Yeah very true. That’s a good point

[@dumirazvan8741]

The 14.16 is for M. And for any other measure is about 250/350 grams more !