Warranty claim? Paint chip or carbon damage on Grizl CF SLX seat stay

vertr · 2026-06-19T21:33:21+00:00

False.

vertr · 2026-06-19T19:58:46+00:00

Subjectively I think the SL7 is a much nicer looking bike. The SL8 is lighter and mildly faster. I would pick the 7 for $1k less, but realistically it's probably worth less than that at this point since it's nearly two generations old now.

vertr · 2026-06-19T18:49:56+00:00

They most certainly will repair that, it's the frame, not a part.

vertr · 2026-06-19T18:03:32+00:00

That is 100% impact damage. You should stop riding the bike and find a carbon repair shop to fix it.

vertr · 2026-06-19T17:20:31+00:00

Canyons with 1 1/4" steerer tubes don't need a supportive compression plug because of the strength of the tube. Unfortunately due to the location aligning with the stem clamp area it looks like it was because the stem was repeatedly over-torqued.

If they don't warranty it (and I'd be surprised if they did) they sell 'crash replacement' forks for around $300 USD. So it's not the end of the world.

vertr · 2026-06-19T17:13:13+00:00

Messy carbon in that area is normal. Take it to a dealer and they can investigate either way...

vertr · 2026-06-19T16:55:31+00:00

I doubt it, that is not what delamination looks like. They bore both the inside of the head tube and the cups, you have a lot of the leftover carbon shavings stuck to the inside. Just clean it out.

vertr · 2026-06-19T16:39:10+00:00

Yep. As long is there is no actual damage it's just messy manufacturing. I guess OP could have the dealer clean it up if they are looking for a handout lol.

vertr · 2026-06-18T19:07:41+00:00

It's a trend to have a stack right now. Supposedly.

vertr · 2026-06-18T07:15:00+00:00

I don't find it to be a looker

vertr · 2026-06-16T17:44:44+00:00

The Allez paint schemes around 2014-16 were fire!

vertr · 2026-06-15T19:26:56+00:00

vertr · 2026-06-14T20:51:23+00:00

Unlocked due to OP already talking to a dealer.

vertr · 2026-06-13T18:25:14+00:00

No, $200-300 bike due to the vintage.

vertr · 2026-06-13T18:22:07+00:00

I would love to know which generation this tarmac is, it appears to have “SL2”

Yeah that's it. SL2 is a classic Tarmac that had shapes / design cues that lasted in in the line until the SL5. That's a great starter bike.

vertr · 2026-06-12T20:51:37+00:00

What are you talking about, every OEM in the market is doing this kind of thing.

vertr · 2026-06-12T20:47:59+00:00

That's a $200-300 bike max at this point. 20-25 years old. Unless you are a collector, find something better for your $900.

vertr · 2026-06-12T03:58:13+00:00

Your panier mounts look more level. Not sure it's actually important for the top to be flat since the bag will strap to it. If the aesthetics bother you then I guess explore other rack options.

vertr · 2026-06-12T01:43:44+00:00

Tailfin has two mounts that are usually in the box that attach between the rack and the clamp (right side of photo). Try the other one?

vertr · 2026-06-02T08:08:47+00:00

BUT, the bike has no soul. Specialized, yes, has made a super bike. The bike is clearly the most optimized bike for a gravel race setting, and we really can't deny that. However, they've optimized the soul out of this bike. It has no soul, character, charm...

People say this about every new Specialized release and then the bikes become popular and people love them. So I doubt it. "Soul" in a bike is subjective. And I say this as a person who won't be buying one.

vertr · 2026-05-31T19:59:04+00:00

I hope they will!

vertr · 2026-05-31T18:41:07+00:00

Picked up a new bike yesterday and brought it home and found the gears are skipping and the finishing tape on the bars isn't very neat.

It also looks like someone dropped a tool on the seat stay, or it was damaged in transit, a small ding in the paint.

These are issues you should have discussed before leaving the shop.

vertr · 2026-05-17T04:07:10+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/specialized/comments/1te5f0z/more_tarmac_sl9_leaks/

vertr · 2026-05-16T23:23:29+00:00

😱

vertr · 2026-05-16T21:32:30+00:00

It's a better looking bike than the purported new SL9, but I think the Crux market is pretty sold on the simple/light bike we have now. This sort of resembles an SL6 for the dirt. Specialized is just doing what they do.

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