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expiredCyanPollution812 posted Nov 10, 2023 06:45 PM
expiredCyanPollution812 posted Nov 10, 2023 06:45 PM

Grand Canyon 5 mountain bike $499

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The Grand Canyon 5 (red) hard tail mountain bike has been on sale for some time. Shipping is currently $100 but was previously free for Early Black Friday and still is on other bikes, not sure if that will change.

Sizes XS, M, L and XL are in stock. S goes in and out of stock.

Red model is with Suntour X1 fork, slightly heavier than the XCM on the blue bike.

See previous thread for the blue bike too, components are identical except the fork:
https://slickdeals.net/f/16810199-grand-canyon-5-men-s-or-women-s-mountain-trail-bike-499-free-shipping
Blue bike is currently only available in outlet at 599 without free shipping.

Note: There's some confusion about model years for these bikes. Customer support said red is 2022 and blue is 2023, but image names on the product listings say red is 2023 and blue is 2021.

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/moun.../3267.html
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The Grand Canyon 5 (red) hard tail mountain bike has been on sale for some time. Shipping is currently $100 but was previously free for Early Black Friday and still is on other bikes, not sure if that will change.

Sizes XS, M, L and XL are in stock. S goes in and out of stock.

Red model is with Suntour X1 fork, slightly heavier than the XCM on the blue bike.

See previous thread for the blue bike too, components are identical except the fork:
https://slickdeals.net/f/16810199-grand-canyon-5-men-s-or-women-s-mountain-trail-bike-499-free-shipping
Blue bike is currently only available in outlet at 599 without free shipping.

Note: There's some confusion about model years for these bikes. Customer support said red is 2022 and blue is 2023, but image names on the product listings say red is 2023 and blue is 2021.

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/moun.../3267.html

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Nov 10, 2023 06:58 PM
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One caution about this bike:
"We strive for complete accuracy with our technical specifications. However, specifications are subject to change without notice."
Canyon in general, but especially on this model, is known for swapping out components (often to inferior ones, see previous deals) so what you get may vary from what is shown on the website.
Nov 10, 2023 07:33 PM
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Banana_FlyNov 10, 2023 07:33 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
One caution about this bike:
"We strive for complete accuracy with our technical specifications. However, specifications are subject to change without notice."
Canyon in general, but especially on this model, is known for swapping out components (often to inferior ones, see previous deals) so what you get may vary from what is shown on the website.
I second that. Don't expect Shimano crank and Shimano brakes. It is a great bike for the money as long as you are OK with Prowheel cheap crappy crank and no-name brakes. Don't waste time arguing for better parts with Canyon, they took weeks to reply
Nov 10, 2023 08:11 PM
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camoetoNov 10, 2023 08:11 PM
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Do refer to the thread from the last time this model went on sale. Many people got bikes with a bunch of random off-brand components instead of what's listed in the specs.
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Nov 10, 2023 09:08 PM
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CyanPollution812
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Nov 10, 2023 09:08 PM
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They have done component swaps in the past for sure and may still be doing them. However they do let you return an unused bike for a full refund, if you're not satisfied with their offer to refund price difference on substituted components.
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Nov 13, 2023 05:24 PM
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Banana_FlyNov 13, 2023 05:24 PM
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Quote from CyanPollution812 :
They have done component swaps in the past for sure and may still be doing them. However they do let you return an unused bike for a full refund, if you're not satisfied with their offer to refund price difference on substituted components.
You will not be offered any price difference, not for this model. Free return shipping - yes
Nov 13, 2023 05:28 PM
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johnw91498Nov 13, 2023 05:28 PM
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Was going to get 1 until I read the comments. Thanks for the heads up folks. Gonna pass...
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Nov 16, 2023 08:56 PM
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CyanPollution812
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Nov 16, 2023 08:56 PM
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Mine arrived today and has the listed parts. Specifically, crank, brakes and gearset are Shimano and I know they swapped those on many of the older blue bikes. Hoping they've changed their practices for good...
...because everything else here is really thoughtfully done. The manual and videos make sense, packaging is done sensibly and with spacers to avoid damage, and they even included a torque wrench (in addition to the usual pedal wrench)! I'll be putting it together in a couple of days and then will know whether everything lines up.

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Nov 20, 2023 10:21 PM
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AmusedSnake9388Nov 20, 2023 10:21 PM
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Free shipping isn't available currently.
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Nov 21, 2023 04:19 AM
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krik6rNov 21, 2023 04:19 AM
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Quote from CyanPollution812 :
Mine arrived today and has the listed parts. Specifically, crank, brakes and gearset are Shimano and I know they swapped those on many of the older blue bikes. Hoping they've changed their practices for good...
...because everything else here is really thoughtfully done. The manual and videos make sense, packaging is done sensibly and with spacers to avoid damage, and they even included a torque wrench (in addition to the usual pedal wrench)! I'll be putting it together in a couple of days and then will know whether everything lines up.
Just ordered a red one for my daughter and it will arrive Friday. From the pics online, the frame looks the same as the blue one. Specifically, the headtube. However, Canyon lists the specs as 1 1/8 for the blue and 1 1/8 - 1.5 on the red, basically intimating a tapered fork. Can you please verify if the fork on the red model is a straight steerer or tapered? We'll be ditching the coil fork and replacing with a Rockshox Judy Gold RL.

Thanks in advance!
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Nov 21, 2023 08:30 AM
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pet1700Nov 21, 2023 08:30 AM
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Is there another better option in the $500 to $700 range right now over this?
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Nov 21, 2023 11:37 AM
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CyanPollution812
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Quote from krik6r :
Just ordered a red one for my daughter and it will arrive Friday. From the pics online, the frame looks the same as the blue one. Specifically, the headtube. However, Canyon lists the specs as 1 1/8 for the blue and 1 1/8 - 1.5 on the red, basically intimating a tapered fork. Can you please verify if the fork on the red model is a straight steerer or tapered? We'll be ditching the coil fork and replacing with a Rockshox Judy Gold RL.

Thanks in advance!
Best I can tell using calipers, without taking it apart, it's a straight fork unfortunately.

RE better bikes - this is the best option in this price range that I could find. The other one I was looking at is the Polygon xtrada 5. Jenson has some good options in the 1k range, as does bikesonline. The RHT mountain bike may eventually be back in stock but it's a risky buy IMO.

BTW I put together the bike, needed minor derailleur adjustment and moderate truing of the front wheel, the latter was a bit disappointing but it's all good now. I'm not sure why they're no longer offering free shipping on this bike but still do on the others... will update the listing.
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Nov 21, 2023 04:48 PM
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krik6rNov 21, 2023 04:48 PM
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Quote from CyanPollution812 :
Best I can tell using calipers, without taking it apart, it's a straight fork unfortunately.

RE better bikes - this is the best option in this price range that I could find. The other one I was looking at is the Polygon xtrada 5. Jenson has some good options in the 1k range, as does bikesonline. The RHT mountain bike may eventually be back in stock but it's a risky buy IMO.

BTW I put together the bike, needed minor derailleur adjustment and moderate truing of the front wheel, the latter was a bit disappointing but it's all good now. I'm not sure why they're no longer offering free shipping on this bike but still do on the others... will update the listing.

Thanks for the reply! Weird that the website states tapered on the red models since that would require a new frame. Rockshox does make some straight steerer options in their air forks so it's not a total dead end.

Still, I think it's the best value other than the Royce Union RHT, which I bought as well for my son. I did manage to get a referral link for $100 off so it came out to the same price as free shipping.
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Nov 21, 2023 07:26 PM
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bonjonnoNov 21, 2023 07:26 PM
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RHT is sold out for good according to the manufacturer.

The Red Grand Canyon 5 is the same as the blue except for the fork. From what I can tell it may be better on the red, but close. The $99 shipping unfortunately adds 20%. The free shipping only lasted for a weekend a couple of weeks ago when 1/2 the sizes were not in stock.
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Nov 21, 2023 08:35 PM
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CyanPollution812
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Even at $600 I haven't been able to find a better option in this price range. Hoping everyone buying the red one gets all the listed Shimano parts.
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krik6rNov 22, 2023 12:02 AM
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I'll let you know Friday.
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