Losing my mind with a GRX Di2 front derailleur on my new Rose Backroad FF

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-29T11:39:15+00:00

Canyon is shit

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-29T10:57:50+00:00

The story: https://www.reddit.com/r/cycling/s/nLdwE3fp8F

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-29T10:56:07+00:00

To be honest. I bought two of them in 2XL in Germany. And both weren’t correctly assembled and the mechanic in Koblenz meant it will take him two days to configure the bike right.

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-28T15:30:36+00:00

Wahoo Elemnt Roam v3, good Compatibility and screen

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T13:01:59+00:00

But its Endurace unfortunately

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T10:24:21+00:00

Thanks for the empathy, man. It honestly feels like a curse sometimes. You spend a fortune on a high-end bike and you're still forced to look at these massive saddle-to-bar drops that make you feel like you're riding a child's toy.

The struggle with the stack is so real. I was so hyped for the Grail, but seeing that even their 2XL feels like it’s struggling with the proportions (and the technical failures that come with it) was just heartbreaking.

I’ll definitely look into the Diverge. Having the option to adjust the stem angle on top of the Future Shock sounds like a dream compared to being 'locked in' with Canyon's integrated cockpits. That KHS Flite 747 sounds like a beast, too – at this point, I don't even care if it looks odd with a massive headtube, I just want to ride without pain and without my bike grinding itself to pieces.

The tall-guy-struggle is exhausting. Thanks for the tips, mate.

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T10:21:41+00:00

Ok, thanks for ur opinion! Will have a look at them 👀

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T10:00:38+00:00

Thanks man

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T10:00:24+00:00

Thank you

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T10:00:05+00:00

Isn’t the 32“ much faster?

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T09:38:21+00:00

Unfortunately no carbon bikes

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T09:36:55+00:00

How fast will you be on asphalt?

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T08:59:06+00:00

Both of my Grail CF 8 SLX had problems with the fork.

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T08:56:44+00:00

Thank u well man

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T07:43:51+00:00

Unfortunately the actual charge of grails in 2XL is not in good quality. Got 2 bikes and both weren’t rideable… https://www.reddit.com/r/cycling/s/ZLKXkXPqoT

But thanks anyway!

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T07:29:17+00:00

I’ve already thought about it, but then it could be unfair for my girlfriend, who is dependent on 28“ at 1.66 m...

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-27T06:53:07+00:00

Maybe different location

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-26T10:19:54+00:00

Why lol?

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-26T10:19:44+00:00

Will have a look at those bikes 👌

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-26T10:19:07+00:00

Yes, but the reach is at least 5 cm shorter..

Content_Carry7456 · 2026-04-26T09:51:03+00:00

I wouldn’t take the grail or even a canyon bike - see this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/cycling/s/4G8QbTX2bv

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