I regret not getting the roadlite, instead bought the pathlite at the outlet for 1 k plus , ended up selling it for 1.3 k so made profit , bought an all city super professional ss & very happy with it , even went from single speed to gears ⚙️ 1 x11 sram eagle, I have plans to get me the roadlite once it becomes available, chain rub is due to cross chaining, thers 4 clicks on the left shifter to avoid cross chain, click up or midway to avoid the problem or go to a bike shop , I have 3 bikes , giant fast road sl 3 , similar to the roadlite (105 ) but Claris drivetrain , all city & a REI co op cty 3.1 as my winter bike , gotta wait till March or may to order my roadlite , thanks for the video , need a roadlite , upgrade to wtb pure saddle, you won’t regret it & get a carbon seat post & handlebars for better bike experience used
Wow, thank you so much for the info. Actually, I was looking for a saddle I will definitely take note of the WTB pure saddle. no more budget for the seatpost and handle bars. maybe next year. 😀The cross chaining was explained with my friend who is doing road bike for quite a while and I didn't get it.lol. I will observe that and do what you recommend. This is my first road bike and currently, I just had like less than 100km on it.
Curious your impression of roadlite vs pathlite as I'm trying to decide between the two. If doing light trails often, which would you recommend? Thanks
@@robertd.5479 I don't have a pathlite but we do have hardtails. If you are running 90% on paved trails I would go for roadlite. It's lighter and more efficient. I tried the roadlite in dirt and gravel but not crazy rooty or technical trail and bike can handle it. Hope that helps.
@@JitinMisra The cross-chaining can be easily fixed by a bike mechanic. My friend did it with our other bike same drivetrain and the problem was solved. I just change gears to avoid the notice or kind of ignore it. after using it for one season I might have my friend adjust that.
Great video! I'm thinking on buying the roadlite 7, to use mainly for street roads, but I'd like to have the possibility to go to some moutain trails (not too harsh). Do you think your roadlite 6 could handle it? I weight 100Kg. I can go with the Grand Canyon 7 that seems a great bike too, proper for any road, but I'm not sure if the extra 4Kg of the bike could slow down very much in daily commute to work. Thanks for the content!
You can't have it all. For commute yes the roadlite is great but for mountain bike trails like with roots no it's not designed for that. Packed gravel is fine. The grand canyon in a paved path is slow because it has wider tires but will do the work for both paved and mountain bike trails.
I've had a 2021 Roadlite 6 for 2 1/2 years, done around 10,000 miles on it commuting to and from work in all seasons on mostly flat roads in London. It's a great commuter bike, has required very little maintenance (just now changing some pitted axles, done a few chains, inner tubes, cables, tyres and brake pads as you'd expect). Flat bars are great in London traffic, I use the lightweight Canyon mudguards, it's tough enough for the inevitable accident. I prefer the 2022 model's 2x11 Shimano 105 to the newer 2024 version's Deore 1x12 but that's just personal, as I never use the small front cog, I just like the close ratios at the rear. Gears do need occasional adjustment if you want them super-smooth and noise-free, it's quite a tight tolerance to get it past the front deraillieur cleanly in both 1st and 11th. The G-One Speed tyres are great for roads, I run them around 70psi with tubes. The hydraulic brakes are basic but excellent: if you're on roads you don't need upgrades and it means pads and replacement discs are pretty cheap, but after 2.5 years and 10k miles in all weathers the caliper pistons look like they need a service to get full free movement again. It's fast if you want it to be, well balanced. Had an issue with the inner sleeve of the rear deraillier working it way up through the hidden cable run and snagging on the frame exit which made gear changing a bit messy until I figured it out but otherwise very nice to ride. The saddle was uncomfortable to start with but after a couple of months it was super-comfortable so it's just something to get used to, particularly if you've had cheap/spongy saddles before. Definitely worth picking up second hand, you can do all the maintenance yourself if you're competent.
Wow 10k miles to commute to work in less than 3 years so that's really worth it. Yeah, i change the saddle to WTB, they are great. Good that you know the basic maintenance. The bike is not the fastest but for a commute it's great.
Nice video, thanks. My Roadlite arrived yesterday and was slightly damaged (front brake). In this case you can put it all back together again and re-box it and wait for canyon to send a courier then fix it and send it back so you can reassemble it and hope it’s ok this time. Or you can take it to your local bike shop and Canyon will pay towards the repair of your brand-new bike. Unfortunately my local bike shops all have a two week wait so I’ve got a brand-new unrideable bike at the moment. We need to take this into account when buying bikes off the Internet.
Oh no! That's really a nightmare buying online, especially if the buyer is like me who has limited skills in bike maintenance/repair. Hope you got that sorted out very soon.
I got this. I use it 2 times in rain and got flat tires. Really poor tires for bad weather. And poor options for wheel fenders. Would love to hear if anyone knows some fenders thats fit. Thank you.
Sorry to hear that. I do not have issues with Schwalbe tires. I did not use any fenders there should be universal from your local bikeshop, amazon or from Canyon.
I am in a very similiar situation as you. I have always used a mountain bike for everything - commuting, touring, trails etc. Now I want to give this bike a try but I am unsure if i'll displeased with the bumpy and harsh ride that comes with skinnier tires and higher pressures. Now, after 3-4 months of use, are you happy with the bike and would you recommend it?
Very happy. I took this to a packed gravel and so far no suspension is all good with me. aside from the sound during cross chaining which is on and off and the original seat I was very pleased with this bike. I had a max speed on it; 61km on strava and it was very manageable.😀 I would recommend this bike if you do 90% paved trail. I have tried in dirt (no roots) and packed gravel can't complain.
@@MichaelJobLoquellanomay I know if you go just straight on bike road . What is average speed if you cycle and for example want to see what this bike worth , what was your maximum speed on such experience?
@@GhostDragon-y7o roadlite is better. i tried the specialized sirrus they are heavier than this. Check the specs too I think they are better and best bang for your buck.
@@GhostDragon-y7o hmmm hard to say straight road should be able to give you like 20 to 25 depending on your skills. I am getting 16km/hr with the usual biking with hills and with my kids and wife...
Micheal I found a 2020 canyon roadlite cf 9.0 second hand, only done 200 miles for 60% of the original price....Naka durace.....I will collect it on saturday.....
Hi There i was wondering how is the reach compared to other hybrid bike? I mean do you need to bend in front a lot like a road bike? Or its pleasant to ride ( confortable as a hybrid bike) :)
Your position is like when you are riding your mountain bike since it is a flat bar. No bending. It would be the same with the other hybrid with no front suspension. Pick the right size for you the reach and standover height are the most important specs when you buy online.
I (1.85 m) have the Roadlite 7 from 2020 in size L and I found the position to be quite agressive for a hybrid. I raised the flat bar by installing a stem riser and a shorter stem with a +6 angle.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano I know, I just got a boat load of them and try to avoid streets that have them, but I have a route where I basically have to ride down a road with a bunch of them. Hard to avoid.
The noise does not bother me at all. The wheels are okay at the flat no complaint. I am not sure if it has aero wheels...Speed is decent on this one 16km/hr ave and my max speed was 61.5km/hr (downhill) as per strava. I am riding mostly with my family and 9 and 11 year old kids.
Hi Michael. I read a comment reply that you got the XS. If its okay with you, I wanted to know your height to use as reference as I am stuck between getting the Xs or S
5'2" short boss! 😀 Check the standover and reach of your previous bike and go from there. I've seen the reach is calculated via your height in mm X 2.5, 2.45 or 2.55. Hope this helps.
This bike was really easy to assemble th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
Hi. I'm thinking about buying a Roadlite 5. But I'm afraid that the driving position is too racing (lying down). I have back problems, so I have doubts. However, I really like its lightness and clean look. Maybe with a higher stem and riser handlebar .... What is your opinion?
Best to go to your local bikeshop and have a fit test to determine which size works for you or if flatbar suits your situation. If you purchase roadlite 5 from overseas it might be a hassle to return it if it does not work. To be honest, after riding this bike for one season I prefer my son's roabike with a dropbars. Drop bars have lots of options to position your body and I like it better especially riding for 30kms or more.
I have the Roadlite 7 from 2020 in size L and I found the position to be quite agressive for a hybrid. I raised the cockpit by installing a stem riser and a shorter stem with a +6 angle. It also depends on where you are in the sizing range and whether you have relatively long legs. Since the flat bar gave me wrist problems, I installed innner bar ends, which I really like because they allow for an aerodynamic position and no wrist pain.
@@robinghosh2109 I got the Satori Heads-Up 4. Although it is not recommended for carbon steerer tubes, it didn't harm mine, as far as I can judge. Another - lighter - option would be to buy a stem with a +35 angle.
Very good review. I have the same noise on the gearing as well when out of the box. Canyon didn't do any quality checks or what ? Also, I expect something more smooth when I change the gear. The dérailleur is quite noisy even is a 105 groupset. It sounds like a entry level dérailleur.
it's a Shimano thing. 😄Check the comment that I pinned. That should explain why. I have a Canyon mountain bike and the chain is rubbing the chain guard too at the last 2 biggest gears.
@@DevBossG which one are you planning to buy? Roadlite should be cheaper. I paid less than 200 CAD. It will still be cheaper from the local bikeshop specs-wise even if you pay a brokerage fee...
@@MichaelJobLoquellano I got the roadlite 6 2023 model..paid 1.5k on the canyon website...noted a 400 CAD UPS custom fee but did not consider the provincial tax as well...this purchase set me back 600 CAD all in all...too expensive..should've known, I can't argue with UPS as this is the government tax fees as well.
Nice video. I am in Europe, trying to decide which one, Roadlite 5 or 6. I don't know if 6 is worth additional 300€. To me. Both great bikes. What is your oppinion? Thanks.
To be honest I like the 1x drivetrain but it's not available here in Canada. Less complicated no cross chaining and both of these bikes are almost the same. Good reviews and I have used the sram component with my other bike and you can't go wrong with them. If this was available in our country I would go for the roadlite 5. Hope that helps!
It ships from Germany when I bought the bike. It should compute when you try to check. 13% brokerage fee plus around CAD 130 for shipping and bike guard. Brokerage fee is a separate fee from your bill with Canyon. Hope that helps!
Hi Michael, great video. In your opinion how accurate are the Canyon Bike Sizes ? did it work for you? I am trying to buy a Roadlite 8 but Canyon size recommendation makes me doubt. Do you think this bike can be used on gravel? What is the mx clearance for wider tires?
It's accurate for me. We bought 3 bikes from Canyon and it seems accurate for us. I have spectral cf8 MTB. Keep in mind different people have different builds; we are short. Lol. So I have XS for both spectral and roadlite 6. My wife though is shorter she has a 2XS Neuron 6 and the standover is a bit high. She is just 5 feet short. :) I have used the bike in packed gravel and it seems fine no complains. If you are doing mostly on gravel or dirt I would recommend go for the gravel wider tires. I used the bike 95% in the paved. Sorry I can't answer the MX clearance; the tires are 30mm wide. Hope this helps with your decision.
@@yokukaze99 still working great and smooth. The only issues is that my son's bike is faster than my roadlite 6. I might be selling this to get a race/aero road bike...
Thanks! Go for the Quad Lock. It's the best! a bit expensive but worth it. include the go pro mount accessories it's like additional $10 USD if you have an action cam. Another thing make sure you have the right case for your phone. :)
@@MichaelJobLoquellano thanks for the quick reply. Sadly Quad Lock doesn't provide a stem mount, which I really like. So I'm probably going to get the SP Connect one. Basically the same, but a little cheaper. Hope that works too.
@@adriandouw3062 They do! I can always center my phone in the stem with my setup. www.quadlockcase.ca/collections/shop-cycle/products/bike-mount?variant=4807371620389
Sorry if you mentioned it already in the video. How much over MSRP did you pay? The bike I'm looking at is $1000 over MSRP after import fees and duties!
I did not pay over MSRP. Canyon is a direct-to-consumer bikes. You will pay the listed price on their website. I pay $1649 CAD plus import fee: www.canyon.com/en-ca/hybrid-bikes/city-bikes/roadlite/roadlite-al-cf/roadlite-6/2782.html?dwvar_2782_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY
@@progrockUSA Wow, crazy, because right now (1 year later) they are selling the Roadlite: ON 6 "on sale" for 2400 euros in France, marked down from 2900.
5'2" short. 😄 I bought the XS. There should be a height recommendation on each size. you can also find your size on their website with your height and inner leg length but could be tricky...
@@MichaelJobLoquellano My measurements are just between S and XS, just by changing the inner leg length by 1 cm. What do you think, would the S or XS make more sense here?
@ToRlrk i am 158cm and XS is perfect for me. If you are taller than that i would god for small but check the standover and reach as well. Those are the most important measurements.
4:55 this is the reason people don’t use dropbar, because every casual cyclist believes you need to dress up like a noodle to ride them. I tend to laugh at them, laugh loud next time you see one.
Update: Sold my Roadlite and replaced it with a dropbars. lol biking is a journey you start from somewhere. After I found out both of my sons smoke me with their roadbikes/dropbars i have to catch up with them. :)
I regret not getting the roadlite, instead bought the pathlite at the outlet for 1 k plus , ended up selling it for 1.3 k so made profit , bought an all city super professional ss & very happy with it , even went from single speed to gears ⚙️ 1 x11 sram eagle, I have plans to get me the roadlite once it becomes available, chain rub is due to cross chaining, thers 4 clicks on the left shifter to avoid cross chain, click up or midway to avoid the problem or go to a bike shop , I have 3 bikes , giant fast road sl 3 , similar to the roadlite (105 ) but Claris drivetrain , all city & a REI co op cty 3.1 as my winter bike , gotta wait till March or may to order my roadlite , thanks for the video , need a roadlite , upgrade to wtb pure saddle, you won’t regret it & get a carbon seat post & handlebars for better bike experience used
Wow, thank you so much for the info. Actually, I was looking for a saddle I will definitely take note of the WTB pure saddle. no more budget for the seatpost and handle bars. maybe next year. 😀The cross chaining was explained with my friend who is doing road bike for quite a while and I didn't get it.lol. I will observe that and do what you recommend. This is my first road bike and currently, I just had like less than 100km on it.
Curious your impression of roadlite vs pathlite as I'm trying to decide between the two. If doing light trails often, which would you recommend? Thanks
@@robertd.5479 I don't have a pathlite but we do have hardtails. If you are running 90% on paved trails I would go for roadlite. It's lighter and more efficient. I tried the roadlite in dirt and gravel but not crazy rooty or technical trail and bike can handle it. Hope that helps.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano did this address your issue with the noise you talked about in the video?
@@JitinMisra The cross-chaining can be easily fixed by a bike mechanic. My friend did it with our other bike same drivetrain and the problem was solved. I just change gears to avoid the notice or kind of ignore it. after using it for one season I might have my friend adjust that.
the only bad thing about this bike is that its too nice for actual city use
Great video!
I'm thinking on buying the roadlite 7, to use mainly for street roads, but I'd like to have the possibility to go to some moutain trails (not too harsh). Do you think your roadlite 6 could handle it? I weight 100Kg. I can go with the Grand Canyon 7 that seems a great bike too, proper for any road, but I'm not sure if the extra 4Kg of the bike could slow down very much in daily commute to work.
Thanks for the content!
You can't have it all. For commute yes the roadlite is great but for mountain bike trails like with roots no it's not designed for that. Packed gravel is fine. The grand canyon in a paved path is slow because it has wider tires but will do the work for both paved and mountain bike trails.
I've had a 2021 Roadlite 6 for 2 1/2 years, done around 10,000 miles on it commuting to and from work in all seasons on mostly flat roads in London. It's a great commuter bike, has required very little maintenance (just now changing some pitted axles, done a few chains, inner tubes, cables, tyres and brake pads as you'd expect). Flat bars are great in London traffic, I use the lightweight Canyon mudguards, it's tough enough for the inevitable accident. I prefer the 2022 model's 2x11 Shimano 105 to the newer 2024 version's Deore 1x12 but that's just personal, as I never use the small front cog, I just like the close ratios at the rear. Gears do need occasional adjustment if you want them super-smooth and noise-free, it's quite a tight tolerance to get it past the front deraillieur cleanly in both 1st and 11th. The G-One Speed tyres are great for roads, I run them around 70psi with tubes. The hydraulic brakes are basic but excellent: if you're on roads you don't need upgrades and it means pads and replacement discs are pretty cheap, but after 2.5 years and 10k miles in all weathers the caliper pistons look like they need a service to get full free movement again. It's fast if you want it to be, well balanced. Had an issue with the inner sleeve of the rear deraillier working it way up through the hidden cable run and snagging on the frame exit which made gear changing a bit messy until I figured it out but otherwise very nice to ride. The saddle was uncomfortable to start with but after a couple of months it was super-comfortable so it's just something to get used to, particularly if you've had cheap/spongy saddles before. Definitely worth picking up second hand, you can do all the maintenance yourself if you're competent.
Wow 10k miles to commute to work in less than 3 years so that's really worth it. Yeah, i change the saddle to WTB, they are great. Good that you know the basic maintenance. The bike is not the fastest but for a commute it's great.
Nice video, thanks. My Roadlite arrived yesterday and was slightly damaged (front brake). In this case you can put it all back together again and re-box it and wait for canyon to send a courier then fix it and send it back so you can reassemble it and hope it’s ok this time. Or you can take it to your local bike shop and Canyon will pay towards the repair of your brand-new bike. Unfortunately my local bike shops all have a two week wait so I’ve got a brand-new unrideable bike at the moment. We need to take this into account when buying bikes off the Internet.
Oh no! That's really a nightmare buying online, especially if the buyer is like me who has limited skills in bike maintenance/repair. Hope you got that sorted out very soon.
You need to adjust the barrel adjuster for the front derailleur to move it outwards more away from the bike.
Thank you so much! I will check some videos on this when I have time...
I got this. I use it 2 times in rain and got flat tires. Really poor tires for bad weather. And poor options for wheel fenders. Would love to hear if anyone knows some fenders thats fit. Thank you.
Sorry to hear that. I do not have issues with Schwalbe tires. I did not use any fenders there should be universal from your local bikeshop, amazon or from Canyon.
Awesome video production. Could I ask how much your bike weighs?
Thanks! Around 10kg.
Thanks for the video! It was informative and helped me by my decision. :)
I am glad I was able to help you out. thanks!
I am in a very similiar situation as you. I have always used a mountain bike for everything - commuting, touring, trails etc. Now I want to give this bike a try but I am unsure if i'll displeased with the bumpy and harsh ride that comes with skinnier tires and higher pressures. Now, after 3-4 months of use, are you happy with the bike and would you recommend it?
Very happy. I took this to a packed gravel and so far no suspension is all good with me. aside from the sound during cross chaining which is on and off and the original seat I was very pleased with this bike. I had a max speed on it; 61km on strava and it was very manageable.😀 I would recommend this bike if you do 90% paved trail. I have tried in dirt (no roots) and packed gravel can't complain.
@@MichaelJobLoquellanomay I know if you go just straight on bike road . What is average speed if you cycle and for example want to see what this bike worth , what was your maximum speed on such experience?
@@MichaelJobLoquellanoalso, what do you think , specialized x 4 or 5 would be better then this bike?
@@GhostDragon-y7o roadlite is better. i tried the specialized sirrus they are heavier than this. Check the specs too I think they are better and best bang for your buck.
@@GhostDragon-y7o hmmm hard to say straight road should be able to give you like 20 to 25 depending on your skills. I am getting 16km/hr with the usual biking with hills and with my kids and wife...
Micheal I found a 2020 canyon roadlite cf 9.0 second hand, only done 200 miles for 60% of the original price....Naka durace.....I will collect it on saturday.....
Fantastic! good deal! go for it!
Hi There i was wondering how is the reach compared to other hybrid bike? I mean do you need to bend in front a lot like a road bike? Or its pleasant to ride ( confortable as a hybrid bike) :)
Your position is like when you are riding your mountain bike since it is a flat bar. No bending. It would be the same with the other hybrid with no front suspension. Pick the right size for you the reach and standover height are the most important specs when you buy online.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano so you mean to say the geometry feels like a hybrid bike?
I (1.85 m) have the Roadlite 7 from 2020 in size L and I found the position to be quite agressive for a hybrid. I raised the flat bar by installing a stem riser and a shorter stem with a +6 angle.
hi what size did you go for?
XS. I am short! 😄
Can it take a pothole? I want this bike, but i have a section of bad road with potholes.
it probably can but you don't want it even if your riding in a full suspension. 😃
@@MichaelJobLoquellano I know, I just got a boat load of them and try to avoid streets that have them, but I have a route where I basically have to ride down a road with a bunch of them. Hard to avoid.
Hey, how loud is the hub? and how fast are the wheels on the flats? Do you hear the whoosh noise from the aero wheels?
The noise does not bother me at all. The wheels are okay at the flat no complaint. I am not sure if it has aero wheels...Speed is decent on this one 16km/hr ave and my max speed was 61.5km/hr (downhill) as per strava. I am riding mostly with my family and 9 and 11 year old kids.
Hi Michael. I read a comment reply that you got the XS. If its okay with you, I wanted to know your height to use as reference as I am stuck between getting the Xs or S
5'2" short boss! 😀 Check the standover and reach of your previous bike and go from there. I've seen the reach is calculated via your height in mm X 2.5, 2.45 or 2.55. Hope this helps.
This bike was really easy to assemble th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
I see they have normal and mid-step models. The last one marketed for women. Is that really the only difference and does it matter?
Hi. I'm thinking about buying a Roadlite 5. But I'm afraid that the driving position is too racing (lying down). I have back problems, so I have doubts. However, I really like its lightness and clean look. Maybe with a higher stem and riser handlebar .... What is your opinion?
Best to go to your local bikeshop and have a fit test to determine which size works for you or if flatbar suits your situation. If you purchase roadlite 5 from overseas it might be a hassle to return it if it does not work. To be honest, after riding this bike for one season I prefer my son's roabike with a dropbars. Drop bars have lots of options to position your body and I like it better especially riding for 30kms or more.
I have the Roadlite 7 from 2020 in size L and I found the position to be quite agressive for a hybrid. I raised the cockpit by installing a stem riser and a shorter stem with a +6 angle. It also depends on where you are in the sizing range and whether you have relatively long legs.
Since the flat bar gave me wrist problems, I installed innner bar ends, which I really like because they allow for an aerodynamic position and no wrist pain.
@@rimapuraydura1880 stem riser seems like a cool option. Which one did you get?
@@robinghosh2109 I got the Satori Heads-Up 4. Although it is not recommended for carbon steerer tubes, it didn't harm mine, as far as I can judge. Another - lighter - option would be to buy a stem with a +35 angle.
Very good review. I have the same noise on the gearing as well when out of the box. Canyon didn't do any quality checks or what ? Also, I expect something more smooth when I change the gear. The dérailleur is quite noisy even is a 105 groupset. It sounds like a entry level dérailleur.
it's a Shimano thing. 😄Check the comment that I pinned. That should explain why. I have a Canyon mountain bike and the chain is rubbing the chain guard too at the last 2 biggest gears.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano is SRAM better?
Thouoghts on using this bike for a city/hybrid bike?
Perfect for commuting.
What size did you go with? If you don’t mind, how tall are you?
XS i am 5'2 short. lol
Well you appear a lot taller in the video 😊 so you would say canyon’s height recommendation is good for this bike?
@@papahumza 😂I wish. Yes they are accurate as far as I know and based on my experience. Follow the recommended size from them.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano really helpful. Now I don’t have to go to the store to test. Great recommendation my friend!
How did you feel about the custom fees from UPS if you did get them via UPS?
I paid the customs fee via UPS. I think it's about right. it should compute the approximate amount when you check out.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano it’s about 600 CAD for me. Jesus christ.
@@DevBossG which one are you planning to buy? Roadlite should be cheaper. I paid less than 200 CAD. It will still be cheaper from the local bikeshop specs-wise even if you pay a brokerage fee...
@@MichaelJobLoquellano I got the roadlite 6 2023 model..paid 1.5k on the canyon website...noted a 400 CAD UPS custom fee but did not consider the provincial tax as well...this purchase set me back 600 CAD all in all...too expensive..should've known, I can't argue with UPS as this is the government tax fees as well.
600+1.5k = 2100 CAD should have just purchase a bike in store if that's the case..ahhh too late now, live and learn i guess.
Hi Sir, Nice bike. May I know po the length of the handlebar? Thanks
600mm sir. It's a descent commuter bike for sure.
Thanks sir
Nice video. I am in Europe, trying to decide which one, Roadlite 5 or 6. I don't know if 6 is worth additional 300€. To me. Both great bikes. What is your oppinion? Thanks.
To be honest I like the 1x drivetrain but it's not available here in Canada. Less complicated no cross chaining and both of these bikes are almost the same. Good reviews and I have used the sram component with my other bike and you can't go wrong with them. If this was available in our country I would go for the roadlite 5. Hope that helps!
Thinking about purchasing this bike also. Assuming the bike ships from outside of Canada, what additional charges were there?
It ships from Germany when I bought the bike. It should compute when you try to check. 13% brokerage fee plus around CAD 130 for shipping and bike guard. Brokerage fee is a separate fee from your bill with Canyon. Hope that helps!
Hi Michael, great video. In your opinion how accurate are the Canyon Bike Sizes ? did it work for you? I am trying to buy a Roadlite 8 but Canyon size recommendation makes me doubt. Do you think this bike can be used on gravel? What is the mx clearance for wider tires?
It's accurate for me. We bought 3 bikes from Canyon and it seems accurate for us. I have spectral cf8 MTB. Keep in mind different people have different builds; we are short. Lol. So I have XS for both spectral and roadlite 6. My wife though is shorter she has a 2XS Neuron 6 and the standover is a bit high. She is just 5 feet short. :) I have used the bike in packed gravel and it seems fine no complains. If you are doing mostly on gravel or dirt I would recommend go for the gravel wider tires. I used the bike 95% in the paved. Sorry I can't answer the MX clearance; the tires are 30mm wide. Hope this helps with your decision.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano Hey, whats your height, if I may ask?
@@vzit1331 5'2 short. :)
@@MichaelJobLoquellano How have the bike been for one year now? Its still working and smooth?
@@yokukaze99 still working great and smooth. The only issues is that my son's bike is faster than my roadlite 6. I might be selling this to get a race/aero road bike...
Nice video, going to order mine tomorrow!
Which phone mount did you use?
Thanks! Go for the Quad Lock. It's the best! a bit expensive but worth it. include the go pro mount accessories it's like additional $10 USD if you have an action cam. Another thing make sure you have the right case for your phone. :)
@@MichaelJobLoquellano thanks for the quick reply. Sadly Quad Lock doesn't provide a stem mount, which I really like. So I'm probably going to get the SP Connect one. Basically the same, but a little cheaper. Hope that works too.
@@adriandouw3062 They do! I can always center my phone in the stem with my setup. www.quadlockcase.ca/collections/shop-cycle/products/bike-mount?variant=4807371620389
@@MichaelJobLoquellano saw that, sadly I am not willing to pay 10€ to not have it blue. I hope I made the right decision going for sp.
Nice review
What’s the widesttyre you can fit on them… not the canyon specs.. but what’s the actual space ??
I dont have any idea. You can chat the canyon guys. They respond to you fairly quickly.
I think you can fit up to 35mm on this bike, I currently run 25 street tires.
Sorry if you mentioned it already in the video. How much over MSRP did you pay? The bike I'm looking at is $1000 over MSRP after import fees and duties!
I did not pay over MSRP. Canyon is a direct-to-consumer bikes. You will pay the listed price on their website. I pay $1649 CAD plus import fee:
www.canyon.com/en-ca/hybrid-bikes/city-bikes/roadlite/roadlite-al-cf/roadlite-6/2782.html?dwvar_2782_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY
@@MichaelJobLoquellano Yes, sorry. That's what I meant. How much were the import fees and duties?
@@linkinparkdrift I paid like 130. It was close to 2000 CAD including accessories.
@@MichaelJobLoquellano Not bad! In Ontario, it seems to be more expensive shipping, and ofc the taxes 😭
@@linkinparkdrift yeah! We only have 5% GST in Alberta. :)
How much is roadlite 6 ?
I have the link in the description in CAD. Please take note you are going to pay import fees as well.
I bought mine last year it was 1400 total with shipping and taxes. I'm in the USA
@@progrockUSA Wow, crazy, because right now (1 year later) they are selling the Roadlite: ON 6 "on sale" for 2400 euros in France, marked down from 2900.
I live in calgary as well, how much is the delivery fee?
Shipping is CAD 99 for all bikes. Plus $29 bike guard/box and 13% custom fee. I think I paid less than $100 for the custom fee/brokerage fee. 😀
How tall are you and what size you bought?
5'2" short. 😄 I bought the XS. There should be a height recommendation on each size. you can also find your size on their website with your height and inner leg length but could be tricky...
@@MichaelJobLoquellano My measurements are just between S and XS, just by changing the inner leg length by 1 cm. What do you think, would the S or XS make more sense here?
@ToRlrk i am 158cm and XS is perfect for me. If you are taller than that i would god for small but check the standover and reach as well. Those are the most important measurements.
Hi, is the ride really that stiff?
Not sure what you mean. It rides the same as made road bikes. There is no suspension on this bike.
What’s it weigh?
Around 10 kgs.
4:55 this is the reason people don’t use dropbar, because every casual cyclist believes you need to dress up like a noodle to ride them. I tend to laugh at them, laugh loud next time you see one.
Update: Sold my Roadlite and replaced it with a dropbars. lol biking is a journey you start from somewhere. After I found out both of my sons smoke me with their roadbikes/dropbars i have to catch up with them. :)
th-cam.com/video/ClziajdKtvQ/w-d-xo.html Perfect Canadian moment right there.
hahaha.