As you say not exactly light given the spec...a Mondraker Dune will be right up your street 🤛 better spec bit more money but a lot more bike and same weight...what's not to like 🤛
Hi Sam! Thanks for the detailed information. Looking forward to the long term review. Step by step, the brands are making me consider those “light” bikes, first with the new Cannondale and now that one… As I said, waiting for the long term review!! Cheers mate!
Good summary there Sam. Get the Pike version which has a slightly beefier setup. Not sure if the PIke can be air shaft swapped out to go 150mm but I'd still take it any day over the Fox34. Looks like a fun bike. Thanks for the review
Agreed completely it never met my spec I went for the 2024 Cube stereo AT instead with fox 38 170mm and 160 float X on rear with Magic mary 2.4 upfront and big bettey 2.4 at the rear its a great tyre size plenty speed plenty grip! XT all round Bosch Gen 4 smart system 750w battery bike all in weights 24kg front carbon frame alloy rear, actually this was the selling point for me The alloy rear! Nice and stiff at the rear no carbon flex like I feel on alot full carbon frames this I think is just Genius! It was £4500 on sale pretty much same price got alot more bike! I wanted a German manufacturer this time aswell!
I'm also exactly 183cm but I'm used to and really like 475-480 reach. I normally ride all Large MTB. I feel like a 460 reach on the medium would feel way too cramped but like the idea of it being more playful. Anyone think I it would be ok to just put a 60mm stem on this to make it a 475mm reach and be good to go? Or, put like a 35mm stem on the size large, to give a 475mm reach, down from the 485mm?
Hey mate thanks for the comment! I’m 183cm and I really liked how this bike felt I would not be going to the large but I like small bikes. I personally feel a 60mm would be a mistake on this bike will change the feel ALOT! Maybe better the large with a 32mm stem
@@SamsBikes Do you usually ride a large? do you have a specific reach you like or is it more all about feel to you and you like bikes with different reach depending on that? My problem is that I don't have a chance to demo a canyon that I know of in my location.
@@SamsBikes Thank you very much. I used to spend a lot of time in this region. I almost worked for them and know a woman who works there, in the canteen. Maybe you saw her. I was just on the side of Canyon. The prices are really good. What I find a pity: it is advertised that the bike weighs under 19 kg, and the prices are below 5000 €. And then the top model is driven, which of course costs 8000 €. Canyon really cost the whole thing. If you were allowed to be there for two days. Like all the others.
If I’m wanting an all around trail bike as in also doing medium enduro routes at my weight of 93kg and 176cm height the bike definitely needs 36’s on the front - at 8k Canyon is selling you short - no problem on the trail you were riding as that could easily be done on the cheapest of XC bikes
Not sure why you comment on wait 19kg is the average for SL bike. Anything lighter and they likely taken material out of the frame meaning it won't be as strong.
I keep wondering if that LT e-bikes are for me if I can regularly do trail rides around 25km 1000m up in 2.5-3h. Would I do much more laps on such light e-bike? I like the weight and less noise but should I better think of full power e-bike?
Hey Rider I don’t think you will do more laps it’s the ride quality is different on a big Long Travel ebike you loose the feeling of the trail but on this style it feels like your there
@@SamsBikes Thank you Sam! I am aware that the ride quality is way different between a light and a full power ebike. But if I am capable of doing pretty big rides on my analog 160/150mm travel bike and my weight is 75kg, the light ebike is not much for me as it wont give me many more laps? Or if I can ride like 3h /25km / 1000m up on analog, would I ride 5hours on light ebike? I am not a great fan (yet) of full power ebikes due to weight and noise but if my goal is to do more laps is light ebike not really for me with my fitness level? I know its hard to tell... watched tons of videos.. still dont know. Probably would need to test such bike myself but it is not really possible where I live so looking for some guideance :)
@janwilczewski3469 oh I get you! Yes a SL ebike would be perfect for you then! They really are designed to feel more like analog bikes but more ups and more downs
@@janwilczewski3469 It's really going to depend on how you use the motor and assistance level with these lightweight bikes with a smaller battery. If you keep it in eco mode, you can do more laps. But if you crank up the power, it's more about getting through the climb faster, than it is about doing long distances. However.... if you get the range extender battery, that will def help you get more laps in!
@@SamsBikes Sorry guys but 19.5 k is not an SL bike? The Levi SL is 19 and change and that's with no pedals and EXO tires. Now my Giant Trance X Advance E elite 3 is porky for an SL,, but she is build up a bit enduro.
@@sdtrailrider8070 And the Trance Elite has a full power 85nm motor! I think having that full power on tap when you want it is worth the extra weight! My Trance Elite is going to gain some weight once I put an up-stroked DHX2 coil shock on it... but it will feel amaaazing along with upping the fork travel to 160mm!
@@jasper_of_puppets I agree! You certainly don't feel the weight at all on the trail. I have a 160 on mine too. Any idea how much extra travel you'll gain by up stroking the shock?
@@sdtrailrider8070 Going up to a 55mm stroke shock (from the OEM 52.5mm) will bump rear travel up to around 147mm. Technically, it's a 6 2/3mm increase, so I just round up. I did it on my old 2019 Trance E+, and it felt great. So I can only assume it will be even more awesome on the lightweight Trance Elite.
What a epic few day at Canyon HQ in Germany and what a little pocket rocket and like always got any questions just ask.
As you say not exactly light given the spec...a Mondraker Dune will be right up your street 🤛 better spec bit more money but a lot more bike and same weight...what's not to like 🤛
Yep the Dune looks rad!
That bike looks amazing!! Perfect match to me 😍
Thanks mate yes this bike has your name on it
Hi Sam! Thanks for the detailed information. Looking forward to the long term review. Step by step, the brands are making me consider those “light” bikes, first with the new Cannondale and now that one… As I said, waiting for the long term review!! Cheers mate!
Hey 👋 champ thanks for the kind words yes this bike is very interesting with the 600watts of peak power
I like that bike. Looks great. Thanks for the discount codes, Sam!
Thanks mate
thanks, I am buying one as soon they arrive to Australia
Nice one Jose let us know how you get on!
Good summary there Sam. Get the Pike version which has a slightly beefier setup. Not sure if the PIke can be air shaft swapped out to go 150mm but I'd still take it any day over the Fox34.
Looks like a fun bike.
Thanks for the review
is this coming to Australia??
It should be
Agreed completely it never met my spec I went for the 2024 Cube stereo AT instead with fox 38 170mm and 160 float X on rear with Magic mary 2.4 upfront and big bettey 2.4 at the rear its a great tyre size plenty speed plenty grip! XT all round Bosch Gen 4 smart system 750w battery bike all in weights 24kg front carbon frame alloy rear, actually this was the selling point for me The alloy rear! Nice and stiff at the rear no carbon flex like I feel on alot full carbon frames this I think is just Genius! It was £4500 on sale pretty much same price got alot more bike! I wanted a German manufacturer this time aswell!
Great review and presentation of the bike !
Thanks rider
I'm also exactly 183cm but I'm used to and really like 475-480 reach. I normally ride all Large MTB. I feel like a 460 reach on the medium would feel way too cramped but like the idea of it being more playful. Anyone think I it would be ok to just put a 60mm stem on this to make it a 475mm reach and be good to go? Or, put like a 35mm stem on the size large, to give a 475mm reach, down from the 485mm?
Hey mate thanks for the comment! I’m 183cm and I really liked how this bike felt I would not be going to the large but I like small bikes. I personally feel a 60mm would be a mistake on this bike will change the feel ALOT! Maybe better the large with a 32mm stem
@@SamsBikes Do you usually ride a large? do you have a specific reach you like or is it more all about feel to you and you like bikes with different reach depending on that? My problem is that I don't have a chance to demo a canyon that I know of in my location.
What a beautiful ebike, it looks great and also seems really good😍
Yep and they make it in XS for you
Canyon Levo SL?
Kinda Similar
16:40 By "36ers" does he mean Fox 36 or what?
Yes 🙌 it’s means 150mm 36ers
wich one are the discount codes?
great review BTW 👌
Just a friendly comment passing by, thank you Sam ;)
Thanks 🙏 mate
Does this bike run on 29ers ?
Did you watch the video? Yes 29ers only
You ride it at Koblenz?
Yes mate
@@SamsBikes Thank you very much. I used to spend a lot of time in this region. I almost worked for them and know a woman who works there, in the canteen. Maybe you saw her.
I was just on the side of Canyon. The prices are really good. What I find a pity: it is advertised that the bike weighs under 19 kg, and the prices are below 5000 €. And then the top model is driven, which of course costs 8000 €. Canyon really cost the whole thing. If you were allowed to be there for two days. Like all the others.
12:35 Only the 7 is on Canyon website.
In what country
@@SamsBikes USA, didn't think about it being dependent on country. Thx.
If I’m wanting an all around trail bike as in also doing medium enduro routes at my weight of 93kg and 176cm height the bike definitely needs 36’s on the front - at 8k Canyon is selling you short - no problem on the trail you were riding as that could easily be done on the cheapest of XC bikes
Yep 👍 I think 150 36s this bike would be better but honestly it rode so good for what it is!
Can you simply put 150mm 36 fork on it? Will it work better?
For a bike like this, 160mm fork is a must! Minimum 150mm.......This bike would be a winner!
Not sure why you comment on wait 19kg is the average for SL bike. Anything lighter and they likely taken material out of the frame meaning it won't be as strong.
I feel it’s a nice weight but if you look at the competition they are lighter was all I was saying
Hey Sam look at the Whyte e lyte Rsx150 £8000.00 look at the spec with 150 fork with sx motor
Yep that bike looks amazing 😻
I keep wondering if that LT e-bikes are for me if I can regularly do trail rides around 25km 1000m up in 2.5-3h. Would I do much more laps on such light e-bike? I like the weight and less noise but should I better think of full power e-bike?
Hey Rider I don’t think you will do more laps it’s the ride quality is different on a big Long Travel ebike you loose the feeling of the trail but on this style it feels like your there
@@SamsBikes Thank you Sam! I am aware that the ride quality is way different between a light and a full power ebike. But if I am capable of doing pretty big rides on my analog 160/150mm travel bike and my weight is 75kg, the light ebike is not much for me as it wont give me many more laps? Or if I can ride like 3h /25km / 1000m up on analog, would I ride 5hours on light ebike? I am not a great fan (yet) of full power ebikes due to weight and noise but if my goal is to do more laps is light ebike not really for me with my fitness level? I know its hard to tell... watched tons of videos.. still dont know. Probably would need to test such bike myself but it is not really possible where I live so looking for some guideance :)
@janwilczewski3469 oh I get you! Yes a SL ebike would be perfect for you then! They really are designed to feel more like analog bikes but more ups and more downs
@@janwilczewski3469 It's really going to depend on how you use the motor and assistance level with these lightweight bikes with a smaller battery. If you keep it in eco mode, you can do more laps. But if you crank up the power, it's more about getting through the climb faster, than it is about doing long distances.
However.... if you get the range extender battery, that will def help you get more laps in!
Why cant you buy canyon ebikes in Australia??
I’m pretty sure you can!
@@SamsBikes um.no they have removed them
Lyrik or 36s would make this bike perfect. My haibike lyke 11 has a 36 140, but I paid £4k for it in a sale.
Yep I agree 36 150mm would be a sweet upgrade for this bike
Really unfortunate sizing for Canyon. I'm 182 CM and I don't think I would be comfortable on either.
You would be great on Medium. You have a very long dropper post
I personally felt great in a M seeing it’s a trail ebike and I’m 183cm
Not light- 19.5 Kg with pedals
Not SL
Otherwise nice looking bike
Yes agree but it rides light !
@@SamsBikes Sorry guys but 19.5 k is not an SL bike? The Levi SL is 19 and change and that's with no pedals and EXO tires. Now my Giant Trance X Advance E elite 3 is porky for an SL,, but she is build up a bit enduro.
@@sdtrailrider8070 And the Trance Elite has a full power 85nm motor! I think having that full power on tap when you want it is worth the extra weight! My Trance Elite is going to gain some weight once I put an up-stroked DHX2 coil shock on it... but it will feel amaaazing along with upping the fork travel to 160mm!
@@jasper_of_puppets I agree! You certainly don't feel the weight at all on the trail. I have a 160 on mine too. Any idea how much extra travel you'll gain by up stroking the shock?
@@sdtrailrider8070 Going up to a 55mm stroke shock (from the OEM 52.5mm) will bump rear travel up to around 147mm. Technically, it's a 6 2/3mm increase, so I just round up.
I did it on my old 2019 Trance E+, and it felt great. So I can only assume it will be even more awesome on the lightweight Trance Elite.
better effort than EMBN at a review. Would I buy one? - No! I don't pedal at 120 rpm
Thanks rider! I’m sure Steve did a good Joh like always
EMBN was only Promotion.
definitely waiting for more of the "friday night happy hour" bikes... someone tell santa cruz to make a bullit SL
Haha 🤣 I thought Someone would like that comment
Yes pls
More of a ML ...mid light than a super light but a nice bike nonetheless. I am seriously thinking about buying one this weekend.
non removable battery 😩😡🤦🤦♂🤦🤦🤦♂🤦♀
Pretty much like all e-bikes
Yeh I agree 💯
A bad trend theses days
@@chuckduck 💯
@@SamsBikesthat’s simply not true. Transition relay, Levo, Yeti 160E, the Strive and the Spectral to mention but a few that have a removable battery.
No point no bike shop I know will work on a canyonbike
Ha! Every bike shop will.
More a Ad than a review !
Can’t keep everyone happy
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