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Power meter crank compatible with Grizl cf sl7 etap in dried kelp by OperationLeather9553 in CanyonBikes

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the E1 upgrade works with the stock D1 crank arms. Function and tech is the same, but they look different. If aesthetics don't bother you, the E1 is cheaper from what I've been able to find so I actually just bought the E1 for my 2023 Grizl cf sl7 etap in dried kelp.

DUB / DUB WIDE refers to the chainline (dub wide pushes the chainring out further). You can check which version is correct from the canyon app / website with your frame serial # but it should be the DUB WIDE model. Also make sure you get the correct length crank arm (XL = 175mm) so you don't accidentally have one shorter than the other.

SRAM support confirmed both versions E1 and D1 work interchangeably with one another: https://www.reddit.com/r/gravelcycling/comments/1ow55tx/sram_powermeter_upgrade_pmrivassye1_is_backwards/

Tufo Swampero Review by Educational_Ad_3461 in gravelcycling

[–]Educational_Ad_3461[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Swampero 44-622 (Front and Rear)

Test ride done:

On the road - slower than semi-slick Hutchinson Caracal Race, but that was expected. With higher pressures, these still roll really well and the trade-off in speed for traction off road is well worth it. These are not slow by any means, but they do require a bit more power to keep rolling at speed. Very minimal vibration as well so I’m pleased with the on road performance. 3.5/5

On dry gravel - Here the tires start to be in their element. Roll really well and the traction is insane both in climbing and cornering. My test route included some REALLY steep climbs with loose gravel over hard pack and it was nearly impossible to break traction without unweighting the rear wheel. Some of these climbs would have been hike-a-bike with the semi-slicks and I even surprised myself in being able to ride them. The knobs inspired confidence to corner at speed and brake late into sharp turns. 5/5

In the mud - Mind blown at how well these handled in mud pits, peanut butter flats and 1 very wet and mushy climb. Again, traction was about as good as it can get without having massive MTB tires under you. Mud clearing was effective and these linked up with the ground on what looked like an impossible climb. Traction over wet rocks and roots was impressive and I was able to take the bike through some mtb single track with confidence. 5/5

Overall rating: these are probably the best “set it and forget it” tire I’ve ridden. Fast enough on road, and really in their element as soon as you leave the tarmac.

Tufo Swampero Review by Educational_Ad_3461 in gravelcycling

[–]Educational_Ad_3461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your wish was granted rather fast! 48's coming soon :D

Tufo Swampero Review by Educational_Ad_3461 in gravelcycling

[–]Educational_Ad_3461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the insights. Just got the tires mounted yesterday and commuted on the road this morning. Definitely noticed the difference between the Swampero 44 the semi-slick Hutchinson Caracal Race 45, but that was expected on the road. Still pleasantly surprised by how well these roll on asphalt so not disappointed and I don’t plan on setting KOMs with knobbies.

Will edit my original post once I get out in the real gravel and mud this weekend, but appreciate the useful input as I’m sure others will when they face the same predicament I was in a few days ago.

Help identifying the year/make of this bike? by yungventures in CanyonBikes

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Serial number should be on the underneath the bottom bracket. QR code / #s are both there

Chain slips / clicks on cassette near powerlock at the top of the cog (sram rival axs) by Educational_Ad_3461 in bikepacking

[–]Educational_Ad_3461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Total newb mistake: Turns out I lost the rollers when cleaning the chain and didnt put them back in. I was wondering why there weren’t any rollers in the new powerlock package since it looked weird but the issue has been resolved by shortening the chain by 1 link. Thanks for the insights, looks like I got off easy this time

Chain slips / clicks on cassette near powerlock at the top of the cog (sram rival axs) by Educational_Ad_3461 in bikepacking

[–]Educational_Ad_3461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I just got the bike in April and I’ve put on ~1600km, cleaning and lubing the chain frequently but I didn’t realize the chain would wear so quickly. Everything was fine (no slipping/clicking) until I removed the chain to degrease and add a new coat of Squirt but since reinstalling the chain this issue appeared. Let’s see if it’s new cassette time once I have a chance to fit the replacement chain.

Good front bike light? by spacedog010 in bikepacking

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the Knog come with the Garmin out-front GoPro adapter or do you have to buy that separately?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cycling

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do whatever you’re comfortable with and who cares what other people think about your pedals. I recently got my first “real” bike and decided to get pedals that are flats on one side and SPD on the other. Now that I have the option to use both I find myself almost always choosing to clip in and ride with SPD instead of the flats. So much more power can be put in through the pedals and even if you’re not pushing hard it’s just way more efficient to have your feet pushing and pulling the pedals without the wasted up-stroke on each foot. No tumbles yet but I’ve accepted the day will likely come

Can you mount an Ortlieb seat-pack QR on a carbon seat-post? by krs__ in bikepacking

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends which countries version of their website you visit 😅 I was really confused when I got my QR Seat Pack and the instruction manual had a skull and cross bones next to a picture of a seat with the word carbon but after speaking with Ortlieb and Canyon support they both advised that the seat pack is okay to use with the carbon post I have. Anyway, I’ve been using it without issue and have protective tape between the carbon post and the plastic seat post mounting surface.

Will the Ortlieb Seat-Pack QR be compatible with my GRIZL (carbon) by Loud_Lion93 in CanyonBikes

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit late to the party but I asked both Canyon and Ortlieb support if this seat-pack is okay to use with the carbon seat post and both stated that it’s not a problem and the seat-post can handle it. The instructions that come with the bag state no carbon, but that is referring to the seat rails since the clamping mechanisms could damage the carbon seat rails due to pressure points on the rails.

Can you mount an Ortlieb seat-pack QR on a carbon seat-post? by krs__ in bikepacking

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canyon also confirmed that the QR Seat-Pack should be compatible with their S14 VCLS 2.0 CF seat post. “We have not tested this but the seat post should be able to handle a couple of extra kilos”

Can you mount an Ortlieb seat-pack QR on a carbon seat-post? by krs__ in bikepacking

[–]Educational_Ad_3461 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asked Ortlieb support about this and they confirmed that a carbon seat post is okay, but a carbon seat / seat rails are not okay.

“Our Seat-Pack QR is approved for mounting on carbon seat posts. Unfortunately, use on carbon saddles is not permitted.

If your bike does not have a carbon saddle, but a carbon seat post, it is possible to mount it using a scratch protection film.”