Hi Ian,
I'm considering to buy the Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0 size M. My length is 1.83m.
According to a bike fit I did last year, my pad X is 498 and my pad Y is 619. I doubt the fit a bit though, and therefore attached it to this message.
In the pdf you'll see that the pad X (Handlebar center X) seems to be further away from the BB than the armpads so it's probably some mm's smaller than 498.
Do you agree that M would fit me? I intend to do a new bikefit once I have the bike.
Many thanks in advance!
Floris,
I'm glad that you wrote. Regarding the attached fit sheet - the Stack is 539 and Reach is 433. That seems certain. The HY (Handlebar Y) speaks to the height of the center of the handle bar is 619 and the HX is 498. Fitters and bike bike builders like and need those numbers, but for a rider those numbers are less important. What we want/need is the Pad Y and Pad X because that's where your body touches the bike. Those numbers aren't on this fit sheet which is a shame.
So, I have two answers for you #1 I'm certain of and #2 is a best estimates.
#1 - if your intention is to get another bike the you absolutely need to get that fit done before you buy. I'd like to know you live so I can see if there's a fitter who can do a dynamic fit on you, one that will give us exact Pad Y and Pad X for purchase AND give you all your fit numbers so the fit is finished before you buy.
#2 - if I had to act on the data I have now....I'd say your Pad Y is roughly 640 and your Pad X is roughly 490. The medium will work and the Pad Y is right in the middle so there's lots of room to move the pads up and down to find your perfect spot. The Pad X however maxes out at 492 on the Medium so if you had to go longer on that bike you'd need to swap out the 80mm stem that comes stock for a 90.
Ian
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