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@hugobci4 жыл бұрын
I choose all the bike parts mixing used and new, but the shopping will assembly it for my. At my garage I will just make final tuning and adjustments of my own.
@chrismccarter68754 жыл бұрын
Would like to see something similar but with a build from a frame set, what components needed, what tools required etc.
@whothefoxcares4 жыл бұрын
canyon.com has no bikes in stock to ship to USA.
@dwebb19354 жыл бұрын
Helpful. It prepares me for the day I 'need' another new bike!
@guest_informant4 жыл бұрын
Support your local bike shop. Arrange with them for the bike to be sent there, and for them to assemble it professionally.
@kartook4 жыл бұрын
I think Olly just wanted to show off his new bike here, appreciate the video mate!
@gcntech4 жыл бұрын
He definitely did that's for sure!
@milandekkers27954 жыл бұрын
Canyon just payed them a lot to do this🤷🏼♂️
@andTutin4 жыл бұрын
@@milandekkers2795 oh that why bikes so expensive
@milandekkers27954 жыл бұрын
andTutin cant really tell if you’re being sarcastic or not. Canyon just doesnt work like a traditional bike brand. They ensure the lowest prices on top tier bikes by selling them straight to you instead of filling bike dealerships with demo’s. This saves them a lot of money, so they have more possibilities to put money into social media coverage (giving/lending bikes to people like GCN & paying them for it).
@Marko-sh5tn4 жыл бұрын
Step one: jump and scream of excitement like a little girl! Just put together a Grail CF SL this past Saturday 😂
@gcntech4 жыл бұрын
Haha, classic new bike day behaviour!
@jonathanhemming24384 жыл бұрын
You missed the vital step of fishing about under the garage shelves to retrieve the bolt dropped on the floor.
@mysticstrikeforce59573 жыл бұрын
i think that should be simple without explaining.
@ivarbrouwer1974 жыл бұрын
Make pictures of the state you receive your package & the state you sent it out: if there are problems you want to have proof. (I had a frame ordered once that was supposed to come with ‘some paint damage’. Turns out, that the metal bottom bracket lug where the press fit should go in, wasn’t there. I didn’t know it had to be there and found out years after battling with bottom bracket play and creaking after which the supplier claimed I had removed it myself.)
@paulsymons5624 жыл бұрын
Clicking a torque wrench in fixings you have already done up isn't 'checking the torque'. It might be checking it is done up to at least the torque but without loosening and re-tightening it won't find an over torqued fixing.
@JMcLeodKC7114 жыл бұрын
Ollie, you should have assembled this bike with the tools included with the bike.
@matteo.ceriotti4 жыл бұрын
True but I am pretty sure Park Tool is sponsoring too, as well as Canyon.
@JMcLeodKC7114 жыл бұрын
Matteo Ceriotti I think you're correct that Park and Canyon are paying to advertise. Having said that, if I was signing the checks at Canyon, I would have wanted them to use the supplied tools, especially the torque wrench.
@JollyGiant04 жыл бұрын
I assembled both my Canyon's (Aeroad and Grail) with the tools included even though I have my own. I keep the Canyon ones to use when I take my bike abroad in a bike box. They are pretty good quality tools!
@prestachuck28674 жыл бұрын
Quick tip: If you have a Canyon, be sure to contact them to purchase a spare derailleur hanger and rear thru-axle. They use their own proprietary parts, and there presently are no compatible aftermarket pieces for those components. Already ran into that when a customer brought one into our shop with a cross-threaded thru-axle. I have no idea how he did that, but some people just have no business turning a wrench on anything. Also, no matter what they tell you on the website or the box, the bike needs a tune up. They always do.
@MrTJSE4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been putting off buying a new bike, tarmac sl7. GCN just uploaded a review on it which was handy, now a new bike set up guide. I think the universe is telling me something!
@bossg28174 жыл бұрын
13:22 when I do this with my bike, my neck would surely break HAHAH
@andrifsig4 жыл бұрын
Never seen Ollie this giddy. You'd think he was a bit excited. No shots below the waist as well!
@dh95174 жыл бұрын
Who knew watching an unboxing video could be so satisfying. I need to get myself a box 🤪
@deswhite82684 жыл бұрын
Ollie you are a lucky boy, great job with GCN and a great gravel bike
@gcntech4 жыл бұрын
The bike looks amazing, doesn't it!
@staff0flag4 жыл бұрын
just bought my first torque wrench - was surprised how LITTLE force is needed to hold a bike together - I'd been over doing it for years. Would be interested in a video explaining this ...and how tight do my wheels have to be?
@inVINCEible644 жыл бұрын
Can you guys make a video on how to pack up a bike for air travel?
@MrKevinWhite4 жыл бұрын
Pool noodles make the best frame protectors, cheap and light. Those cut to size plus nylon straps to hold everything together and you're more than halfway there.
@JMcLeodKC7114 жыл бұрын
@@MrKevinWhite Pool Noodles...That is a pro level hack
@narcosis98424 жыл бұрын
That video already exists 👍
@Big2Planker4 жыл бұрын
Great looking Grail..., mine arrives next week. Same color, although with the DT Swiss wheels.
@jacksquat20674 жыл бұрын
I own three bikes with different crank lengths and find I'm able to keep my seat height consistent by running the same pedals on all three bikes and measuring from the pedal (at the bottom position) to the top of the seat, aligning the measuring tape with the seat tube. Maybe not the prescribed method, but it works for me.
@kevinbaylyhenshaw25652 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, just got a new job in bike assembly!!
@PaulGM4 жыл бұрын
Haha, that video is exactly me last week 😁. Same bike - and it was as easy as Ollie suggests. Great video (as always) 👍👍
@ABAC69694 жыл бұрын
Hi there Paul, is that the Grail GRX DI2 model? I’m seriously looking at buying one and would like to know how it rides? I’ve already got a Canyon Ultimate.
@PaulGM4 жыл бұрын
Hi Barney - yes it is. I got the CF SL 8 GRX Di2 (that’s quite a mouthful). Only been out on it twice so far, but absolutely love it. The double-decker bars work really well to absorb vibration and are really comfortable, and the split seatpost also does a great job. It rides surprisingly well on roads too. My biggest worry was that there is basically no adjustment on the bars - my road bike has a long stem and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to replicate the reach on the Grail. In reality, no problem at all, I’ve been able to reproduce the geometry really well. I spent a long time trying to decide which gravel bike to go for and the Canyon offered by far the best value for what you get. If I were you, go for it! 😁😁
@ABAC69694 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! I was just checking out the exact same model!!! I’ve had a look at the Cervelo Aspero but it doesn’t compare to the Canyon value wise. I’m definitely leaning towards a second Canyon! Thanks for your feedback!
@stevengagnon4777 Жыл бұрын
Completely rebuild it Then it will be serviceable for 30 years and then it will be easy to rebuild it again. My friend a professional mechanic was working on a Canndale I built 30 years ago telling me what a joy it was to rebuild a bike that 100% correct including the grease and various lubricants.. He was also 100% that I built it.. He had come over to the park were I've been staying for a couple of weeks. Iwas very pleased to hear that. These Cannondales were a God send early in my career because I learned how to build a bike correctly due to necessity. They came to the bike shop in two boxes. One box with a Completely bare frame and bare fork . The other box had everything else. Put the correct grease in the hubs to that way the hubs were correctly adjusted. Never needed a torc wrench until I met carbon fiber better use one with that stuff or pay dearly and hope it's only paper dollars. Strange that I'm unemployed and those guys that slap bikes together are still working. notice the word mechanic in omitted. Just can't put 100$ labor(200$ with the overhead)into a new bike anymore. Most people are going to purchase it somewhere else.😢 . He knew because it still had " my grease in it" after 30 years. They all know
@ItothaGO3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate! I got a new gravel bike and haven't put together a bike since I was a kid. This helped a lot. Cheers from across the pond!
@jacksonychia Жыл бұрын
this is really helpful, just got my bike today and thanks for the video!!
@thomasNL0304 жыл бұрын
All right, this video convinced me. Can you please send over a box then?
@JB000924 жыл бұрын
Great timing just waiting on my first new road bike to arrive🙂
@bewster74 жыл бұрын
Anybody else think Ollie resembles Benny from Crossroads with his hat on??
@arifazhari75984 жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear : I don't have brand new bike.
@derekhobbs11024 жыл бұрын
Mine's stuck in ceiling fan.
@brianbuday86394 жыл бұрын
Derek Hobbs very droll 😜
@LoveMommaCoco4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ollie.... I have a Canyon Endurace CF SL 8.0 sitting at the house waiting for me and as soon as this covid19 is over I will be going home to put it together.
@gcntech4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@ChrClausen4 жыл бұрын
Technically, that was an unboxing - right?
@vinxis18974 жыл бұрын
Just imagine how happy you are to assemble your own bike like this 🤤
@ov3rkill Жыл бұрын
That is one beautiful bicycle.
@cianibbotson46924 жыл бұрын
Best to apply seat post lube on the inside of the seat tube rather than the seat post as when you put in the seat post it pushes the lube off of the seat post. Best practice to apply to both.
@JHOLE214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for every video you guys do GCN! Helps a lot during Covid times
@kylebrown42934 жыл бұрын
Ironically I just ordered a canyon myself this weekend! Cant wait
@ericlysaker7362 Жыл бұрын
Easy install works great
@jimmypeek8174 жыл бұрын
I do all my own maintenance and enjoy videos like this. Let's not forget about our Local Bike Shops. If we are all buying direct, they won't be there when we need them. Buy Local.
@mx20004 жыл бұрын
As it happens, I am waiting for a bike exactly like this to be shipped to me, so this video could not have come at a better time. 👍
@gordon4154 жыл бұрын
Love that Ollie’s the only host in the video but Manon’s hands are in the close up of the shifter hoods. I was a little thrown off at first, but now I think Ollie should consider getting a blue ring like Manon’s.
@edwardgawarecki5044 жыл бұрын
Or time to start shipping Ollon?
@dlevi674 жыл бұрын
For that matter, the Canyon suddenly became a Pinarello at the point of checking if gears and brakes work...
@gordon4154 жыл бұрын
dlevi67 ha! Good eye.
@pankajkulkarni318911 ай бұрын
Saved $200 by following instructions in this video
@rikkiola4 жыл бұрын
I always go pedal bottom to saddle in case of different crank lengths across bikes (maybe not common) or for if renting a bike abroad, it's the most consistent/safest method
@casiodam96034 жыл бұрын
Watching here from the philippines !!!
@sammould794 жыл бұрын
Feeling like I don’t know which way is up!! Ollie was wearing rubber gloves and didn’t say lube once. Is it still even Monday?
@stattusgroov3tube1342 жыл бұрын
The bike is flames👍
@z3sty3514 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a bike build from the ground up
@ronbyers99124 жыл бұрын
Canyon provides all the tools actually necessary to assemble one of their bikes. They really aren't as good as Ollie's but they will do the job. If I every get break out of Covid lock down I am thinking about buying a Canyon Grail. Thanks for the video. It really helps me with my decision process.
@guidospanoghe88964 жыл бұрын
If you have no experience maintaining and building-up bikes I would recommend you get some by tackling older or cheaper bikes first. Or ask some help from a cycling friend if your LBS isn't eager to help you out with this ( and they rightfully won't be )
@adamrigely36073 жыл бұрын
So I've just assembled my new Canyon: Grand Canyon bike and instead of 20mins, it took me a whole afternoon 😂 (it's my first serious bike, and I've never assembled one before). I had to repair a cable that I managed to tear and also pulled the front brakes without the wheel in place so I had to fix that too, but at the end of the day it's finally finished and I've also learnt quite a lot about bike maintenance, so I'm happy I guess. Oh and I didn't know about bikes not coming with pedals out of the box, so I still couldn't take my bike for its first ride because I had to order a pair of pedals after unboxing the bike 😂
@soapdishjp3 жыл бұрын
@11:18 That's a really nice ring, Ollie.
@knifesharpeningnorway28 күн бұрын
Can i use carbon paste on a aluminium frame with aluminium seat post? Also on the pedal threads?
@noelwilde11 ай бұрын
Thanks. A great help to me.
@MyLifeis-smiple4 жыл бұрын
Awesome color it is a pace of art!
@doomedtolinger22134 жыл бұрын
Nice ride dude; May I have one? Good educational vid, drooled throughout.
@knifesharpeningnorway29 күн бұрын
Heard of gavia bikes? Just ordered a gavia treviso and its literally all my money for a damn year. Hope its good
@eblackshaw2 жыл бұрын
Nice .
@elwray2424 жыл бұрын
I did my Endurace yesterday after waiting 2 weeks for the delivery, UPS doesn’t understand the concept of deliver on a date, and a week more because the front axle was missing in the box...
@sapiens78214 жыл бұрын
Nice Gravel Bike 🚴♂️ do we see Olly test out his new rig whoop whoop. The bike looks so much nicer than on the canyon site. I might have a look myself 🤪
@johnraybenitez79004 жыл бұрын
Give away give away.. 😁😁😁
@AaronGoodTimes4 жыл бұрын
I am very much looking forward to ordering a bike for delivery to my home.
@ACEKING262 жыл бұрын
I AM DOING ONE TODAY
@joshielmohan116610 ай бұрын
Hey there, just found your channel and loving it so far! Just one concern that ive had, what about the brakes? My bike is on the way atm, although installing the brakes is a concern for me. Can you or someone in the comments please advise me? Im so confused on how to do it and where to run the 'cords'. Thanks in advance!
@peterparahuz70944 жыл бұрын
good to know that the bike (at least the deep gorge brand) came preassembled. i thought you'd have to do everything from 'first principles', i.e. thread cables, etc.
@paullmight424 жыл бұрын
i'll be doing this at the end of this month...great timing...wont be anywhere near as nice as that one tho lol
@robbchastain30364 жыл бұрын
Assembling a boxed bike definitely goes better when you have a basement Park Tools Pro Shop :)
@johnandrew63204 жыл бұрын
Great vid Ollie! Recently assembled a canyon road bike as well. Just wondering, when would you consider re-applying carbon paste and grease on its corresponding parts? And how often would you do so?
@noahfontaine78324 жыл бұрын
When it becomes dry, so about once or twice a year
@johnandrew63204 жыл бұрын
@@noahfontaine7832 Thanks for that mate
@RichardMigneron4 жыл бұрын
You'll end the assembly by pumping up the tires to the appropriate pressure and go for a test ride, in the case of this gravel one, on Conor's gravelodrome 😂😂😂
@robtk34 жыл бұрын
Ahh, the Graveldome! I remember that!😆
@Jerry-tc8wp4 жыл бұрын
The canyon bike came with pumped tires
@paul_hd18754 жыл бұрын
Gosh I wanted to buy an Ultimate CF 8.0 this month... but with the Canyon storefront in SoCal being closed (no demos)... no bikes locally to inspect for quality and craftsmanship... and the non dropped seat stays... I just couldn't take the leap. Building an S-Works Tarmac piece by piece instead.
@JoggeTheDirector3 жыл бұрын
Could you please explain what’s up with the double decker handlebar? It looks kinda freaky. What’s it good for?
@roadiemuhsil98214 жыл бұрын
Gcn please make your channel more entertaining like donut you tube channel
@mattomann10934 жыл бұрын
I have not bought a bike that's direct-to-consumer before but I have had customers bring bikes like a GT Laguna Pro in (this is a bit better than what you'd find at a box store) and I have spent ages on them becuse they don't check for wobbly rims, loose or espically over-preloaded bearings, and the shifting and brakes usually need to have every adjustment possible done to them. On a super high end bike like this canyon, I'd expect a much higher build quality. But in my experience most people ride sub $500.00 bikes like the afformentioned Laguna. Assembly jobs like that are probably one of the most dreaded by the technicians that shops offer.
@del41894 жыл бұрын
If you drop the forks over the end of the Canyon box its a lot easier to mount the handlebars and seatpost.
@3693G4 жыл бұрын
I work at a bike shop so make sure you get your 90% pre-built bike to 95% before giving up and bringing it in so we can charge you for a box build and undo all the mistakes you made. You can pay when you pick it up.
@MrLuigi-oi7gm4 жыл бұрын
What would be the approximate difference in total price between buying this bike direct from the manufacturer online and purchasing the bike from a LBS? I have no worries about assembling a bike on my own. But I do worry if there are problems/defects with the bike and I would have to go at it alone with the manufacturer rather than taking it back to the LBS b/c they would be responsible for sorting things out.
@Staxman69694 жыл бұрын
you should do these videos with XL oder XXL bikes where you have to build up the back with no wheel ready out of the box
@slurpalurple4 жыл бұрын
Great video - What size Canyon Grail is that?! I noticed Ollie mention the 75cm seat height, which is the same as my own, so I’m wondering which size he chose!
@castlegaming38124 жыл бұрын
When are you getting james may on show?
@abedfo884 жыл бұрын
I was so nicely shocked and surprised when I saw James do that.
@castlegaming38124 жыл бұрын
@@abedfo88 you mean that giant video of Mr may dont you
@abedfo884 жыл бұрын
@@castlegaming3812 aye
@michellediaz9148 Жыл бұрын
Are the tires tubeless or clincher?
@derekhobbs11024 жыл бұрын
What on earth is that bottom tool behind your left shoulder?
@LegSpinna4 жыл бұрын
6:18 What's that tool, bottom right? Looks like something I use for lopping branches.
@vote474 жыл бұрын
It's a tool for straightening and aligning steel frames. (Tool name: ParkTool FFS-2)
@elorz0074 жыл бұрын
Also make sure to check the tyre pressure before the first ride (and buy a floor pump with a pressure gauge, trust me)
@jerryvarghese62613 жыл бұрын
How much is this bike? Also What are the tools to buy? Thanks
@a13xcube54 жыл бұрын
Umm what are those kind of handlebars called ( the ones with a middle bar between the 2 drops)?
@seams11744 жыл бұрын
Hi what the website for the bike gow much is it and also does they deliver to Canada?
@salvadorelvingonzalez65804 жыл бұрын
What model bicycle is this ?
@olesrensen18634 жыл бұрын
Are the stem-bolts self sealing?
@maxrevell38304 жыл бұрын
To echo the point that another commenter made: PHOTOGRAPH EVERY STAGE OF THE UNBOXING IN DETAIL; if there are any issues with the bike - cosmetic damage or worse - you need the proof in order to be able to deal with the seller effectively. Some retailers are much better than others at packaging and shipping bikes.
@mauriciosandoval4482Ай бұрын
What on earth is a through axle I have a Celsius bike and it came with one on and the other already installed.
@DanuelNuel4 жыл бұрын
Oh ya, once I screech my new bike with scissors when I cut some foam rubbish... That was a pain...
@jessiedasig88624 жыл бұрын
The timing my bike actually got stolen yesterday and was just retrieved all of the parts got removed at the frame now im stuck with a frame and the groupset idk some nuts and bolts might even be missing
@charliecosta17354 жыл бұрын
There is a video I would like to see: Could you convert a 90s MTB-Hardtail into a road-bike? Are there some pitfalls?
@jksjksjks854 жыл бұрын
And If your bike comes from Canyon, the limiting screws might not be set correctly, the shifting might be slow and loud and the bar tape might be wrapped poorly. All of that was the case on my bike. The bar tape of the bike shown in the video also looks poorly wrapped at the bend.
@Jerry-tc8wp4 жыл бұрын
jksjksjks85 I also shifting and brake problem with my canyon bike. They really should increase their quality control .
@jksjksjks854 жыл бұрын
@@Jerry-tc8wp let them know, in my case they they apologized and gave me an 80€ voucher for the the shop
@rhicxodkingrog15314 жыл бұрын
how to buy online bike please
@EasternDoubleU4 жыл бұрын
Are we just going to ignore the messy bar tape?
@kyriakossach30004 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend i want your opinion! I buy one oltre xr4 rim brakes or xr3 disc brake or aria disc brakes?
@abedfo884 жыл бұрын
Disc I would say.
@pipapo49474 жыл бұрын
I would go for an aria disc:)
@airwilliam244 жыл бұрын
Disc brakes offer superior braking performance compared to rim brakes at the cost of being marginally heavier or less aero. Totally worth it for most riders and probably for you too.
@abedfo884 жыл бұрын
@@airwilliam24 also wider tires. Get some 30mm on there and it will be heaven. Specially when the review on cycling weekly suggestions the ride is quite stiff.
@Jerry-tc8wp4 жыл бұрын
I recently got the Grail AL 6 from Canyon. It came very nice in box but when I assembled the bike, I found so many problems. The front brake was not correctly aligned so the disc is rubbing one side of the brake pad. And the front derailleur was also not aligned properly , the cage was not straight with the cassette and the chain was rubbing the cage when on fastest speed gear combination or slowest speed gear combination. I wrote email to canyon to complain the issue, no reply received. And their return policy is only for unused bike. But you can’t really notice those problems once you actually ride the bike. Very annoying experience with canyon. It is great bike but really poorly built at the factory and bad after sale service !
@elorz0074 жыл бұрын
Those issues seem normal for a new bike and it's worth learning how to fix them for the future. Adjusting the disc brake pistons to stop the rubbing is usually easy with one hex key. Same with front derailleur rub. I agree it's shitty but if you learn it it will be rewarding and will save you money in the future
@Jerry-tc8wp4 жыл бұрын
elorz007 elorz007 I agreed that it’s worth to learn how to fix it and I did actually learn to have fixed the front disc brake issue. Even though it was quite a work. I need to loosen the screws to realign the disc brake calipers several times to almost solve the issue. Although it is still slight rubbing the pad but I think it’s ok. The front derailleur problem can’t be solved by adjusting cable tension or L/H screws. And it was not easy for me adjust since I don’t have bike stand at home. So I went to the local bike shop. There even the professional mechanic spent nearly half an hour to fix it. They was not happy with what they deal with either when I told them it was a new bike. This i don’t think it’s a small issue for a new bike. I think it’s poor quality control before Canyon ships the bike to their customers. And I got the reply way much faster on KZfaq here than Canyon service, because they never reply me;).
@snappyfish4 жыл бұрын
Might wanna forward this to all the online retailers that send 95% built.
@SudiptDash4 жыл бұрын
Finally
@BinarySecond4 жыл бұрын
Olly is the Duncan Rhodes of bikes
@gulfcitynd4 жыл бұрын
Here's a very good idea if you don't want to risk it bring the bike in the box to the bike shop yeah it might cost a bit more. But if there is a problem the bike is already at the shop which can be fixed on site
@pigeonpoo18234 жыл бұрын
Yup. And they can also cut the steerer tube, cos we all slam stems immediately
@gulfcitynd4 жыл бұрын
@@pigeonpoo1823 I don't but I also prefer the woods lol
@stephentuthill45984 жыл бұрын
Great advice, but I would disagree with one thing, having the saddle level with the top bar... I always find that a level saddle is highly uncomfortable, so always have my saddle tilted forwards.
@sgorratoad4 жыл бұрын
should grease be applied also on the body (non threaded part) of the thru axle or just on the threaded part?
@gcntech4 жыл бұрын
You can apply grease to the thru axle body yes, but it's not as essential as greasing the threads
@Jerry-tc8wp4 жыл бұрын
My canyon bike came with the thru axle already greased in a plastic bag. I think you don’t need to redo it again
@petrcivela94134 жыл бұрын
The very last step in assembling Canyon bikes is fixing the severely undersized and oval bottom bracket.
@faisalalsaiful38384 жыл бұрын
hambini fan?🤣🤣
@petrcivela94134 жыл бұрын
@@faisalalsaiful3838 Yes, I'm Hambini fan. But it was actually my own experience with their top of the range TRI bike. Their customer service is somewhere between abysmal and non existent. edit: Hambini name. F autocorrect.
@Jerry-tc8wp4 жыл бұрын
Petr Cívela totally agree with their customer service. For me till now, it was non existent 😂
@faisalalsaiful38384 жыл бұрын
@@petrcivela9413 cycling industry sure is robbing our money when we see 90 % of the brands can't even make a hole properly round.🙂