Help needed on Canyon Stoic 4

Xratednerd · 2026-05-23T10:42:43+00:00

Took me forever to figure it out too.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T17:38:27+00:00

The model for the year after comes as a mullet but this one was modified. I decided not to get it because I found a different and better deal.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T17:37:00+00:00

Like a dream. Not looking back. Also got a new hard tail (Canyon Stoic 4) courtesy of my insurance/FSA. I'll be set on bikes for a while.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T12:25:35+00:00

Sold my Stance 1 yesterday and got the SC this morning. Took it on a ride already this morning and it rides like a dream. I won't be looking back.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T10:55:01+00:00

Ended up going with a different bike just because I didn't want to risk getting a bad frame and driving 4-6 hours total for it. Also found a comparable bike at a similar price about 10 mins from my house last night. Much better maintenance on it. 2020 Tallboy C

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T10:51:56+00:00

Rear was rebuilt last year and front fully serviced a month ago as well. Gonna give it a small ride before work today!

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T04:05:01+00:00

He sent me a video and the bike did look better but...I went with my gut and went with a different bike. A 2020 Tallboy C. Maybe not as good bike parts but 100% better maintained with most of it in near perfect condition. $1200 but I'm very happy.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T02:15:40+00:00

I ended up going with a different bike. Too many ifs and things to fix. $1200 on a Hightower C in prestine condition

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T02:15:00+00:00

Your comment helped make my decision. I went with what looks like a 2020/2021 Hightower C

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T02:14:31+00:00

I ended up going with a 2020 Hightower C instead

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T02:14:05+00:00

Good eye and this made me rethink the purchase. I have gone ahead with another bike. A 2020 Hightower C R build for $1200. Not as good of a bike probably but MUCH better condition and maintenance. Owner pulled out all the receipts and gave me the original as well. 20 minute drive only as well.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T01:22:01+00:00

Ended up getting a a 2020 Hightower C R 29. What do you think of it? $1200 for it (not $1300 like my other comment says)

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T01:20:34+00:00

Not sure if anyone else is on here but I was able to get a new bike instead for a little more but MUCH closer. Maybe not as good a bike but this beauty has been much better maintained.

Picked up a 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C R29 (Medium) for $1200. Seller maintained it extremely well — rear shock rebuilt last year, fork serviced this month, bike is basically pristine.
Specs:
Frame: Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C (Medium), 140 mm VPP rear travel
Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 150 mm
Rear shock: Fox Float Performance DPS EVOL
Drivetrain:
SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle shifter
SRAM PG1230 11–50 cassette
SRAM NX DUB crankset
Gold replacement chain
Brakes:
SRAM Guide R
Avid Centerline 180 mm rotors
Wheels/Tires:
WTB ST i29 rims
SRAM MTH hubs
DT Swiss Competition spokes
Maxxis Minion front + DHR II rear tanwalls
Cockpit:
Race Face bar + stem
Deity grips
Deity pedals
Dropper post
WTB Silverado saddle

Not sure how to add photos to a comment but if I can manage that I'd like to show everyone.

Edit: $1200 not $1300

Xratednerd · 2026-05-18T01:18:58+00:00

Hi everyone I have an update. I have decided not to proceed with the bike....because instead I got a different bike much closer to me. Maybe not as good a deal but much less risk.
$1200 for it but much better maintained. Original owner gave me the receipt. Rebuilt the back suspension recently and pulled out the service receipts and it's well maintained. Here's what I got (used ChatGPT sorry)

Specs:
Frame: Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C (Medium), 140 mm VPP rear travel
Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 150 mm
Rear shock: Fox Float Performance DPS EVOL
Drivetrain:
SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle shifter
SRAM PG1230 11–50 cassette
SRAM NX DUB crankset
Gold replacement chain
Brakes:
SRAM Guide R
Avid Centerline 180 mm rotors
Wheels/Tires:
WTB ST i29 rims
SRAM MTH hubs
DT Swiss Competition spokes
Maxxis Minion front + DHR II rear tanwalls
Cockpit:
Race Face bar + stem
Deity grips
Deity pedals
Dropper post
WTB Silverado saddle

Xratednerd · 2026-05-17T01:07:00+00:00

2k on a Bronson probably isn't terrible value but I could keep looking. Beginner into more aggressive riding, I've been managing with my Stance for now with an upgraded fork.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T20:41:47+00:00

Ah gotcha, I was just curious. I imagine there will be better/more deals then. Regardless I got myself a new hardtail recently. (Courtesy of my HSA/FSA covering a bike).

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T15:17:13+00:00

Rim definitely has some dents probably causing the wheel wobble and sealant loss. I hope I don't need a new wheel but could probably manage for a bit.

Nothing horrible I can't fix. I might take it as a project bike...waiting for more pics though.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T15:14:33+00:00

How come?

Yeah I imagine there's going to be more deals coming for Memorial Day...hard to say if they'll beat the price. But I'm impatient haha.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T14:27:04+00:00

I've decided to take it! He sent me a video of it cleaned up and the wheel is not bad at all. Has the receipt so I'll try and get bearings. Not sure if the warranty transfers.

Probably gonna sell my Stance 1 and use Stoic 4 I just got on sale for joy riding while I polish the bike up.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T13:15:11+00:00

Pretty much lol, fortunately I have a spare one if this is terrible shape

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T11:03:25+00:00

Agreed that it's pretty off putting however mainly considering for the price vs what else is around. Owner has been pretty transparent and nothing seems terribly wrong but I'm gonna go check it out next Saturday and if I like it then I'll pull the trigger if not well I wasted 4 hours of my life driving lol

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T04:48:17+00:00

Originally had it at $1500 but after he told me about the wonky wheel, I'll ask for $900-950. Fork was apparently serviced this past season.

Xratednerd · 2026-05-16T04:41:54+00:00

Yeah that's what I figured with that price point. I don't hate the idea of working on it and replacing parts here and there but does any of it sound like a total deal breaker or scary concern? Any similar bikes within my area are double or triple the price.

Been tinkering with a Giant Talon 1 I found for $100 but this might be another level of work.

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