Here I am, on my Endurace 6 AL XXL which I have been riding for two years. I am 198 cm and my inseam is 97 cm. I am considering buying a carbon Endurace, but I'm unsure whether it should be XXL again… or a XL. Canyon's chart is clear: XXL. However, sometimes I wonder if the reach is too long. I suffer from neck pain, but thats maybe just because I lack flexibility.
by sezamski
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Something just looks off to me with the bike and I can’t quite out my finger on it. Initial thoughts were the bike is too big, but I’m not certain
You have been riding it for two years and you never bothered to get a proper bike fit? I dont get these “does it look ok” posts.
Get a bike fit!
Dont know, but the XL should be good. Im 203cm with a 100cm inseam and even the 2XL feels a bit long
Reach doesn’t seem too long. Your arms and shoulders aren’t overstretched. But that’s only a picture…
I’m similar proportions to you, though slightly shorter (~195cm, long legs and arms) – I wouldn’t size down. If you are having neck pain, consider a shorter stem and/or positive rise stem to get a shorter reach. Hard to tell from the photos, but it looks like your stem is in the 90mm range – try a 70mm, possibly even flipped to positive rise.
That Canyon is nearly identical to a custom frame I had made based on a fit from a great shop in my city. Check out the geometry overlay with your Canyon:
https://preview.redd.it/4zsb7ekfhafd1.png?width=1061&format=png&auto=webp&s=994498ba9de5cee807f938326762defa4ae42997
I’m a couple centimeters shorter than you. With a 70mm stem on mine, it feels fairly upright (depending on where I put the stem on the steertube and how I flip the rise). With a 90mm stem, close to slammed, I’m in a fairly aero / aggressive position.
I definitely wouldn’t go smaller! Just plan for a shorter stem if needed.
I have a completely different question but it relates to your height, what brands fit you? It seems your kit fits quite well and I’m struggling to find good kit. Thanks!
I’d find a local fitter and become good friends. They will be your best ally
How does it feel is the real question?
Hard to say, looks ok? Could maybe lower stem a little to give yourself a more comfortable ride on hoods?
Find a good bike fitter. Best decision you could make for yourself. Then assuming the bike is the correct size and your position dialled in, future bike purchases are going to be a lot easier in terms of what size to choose from, as you could compare the current bike/set up measurements to your new one. Also if the bike feels too big then probably is too big, but then again I’d just go for a bike fit and remove the guesswork.