Canyon Speedmax CF 7 Disc As A Daily Rider?

[sabeast]

Looking to purchase a bike to ride throughout NJ & NY. Would a Speedmax cf7 disc be a good choice or should i stick with more of a road bike, like the Aero or endurance line?

 

[Deleted member 121159]

That's a TT (Time Trial) bike used in races. It's definitely not appropriate as a 'daily rider'. Nor is Canyon Aeroad. Endurance is better, but it doesn't have any rack mounts so you don't want to buy that either.

You will be infinitely better off with one of these:

Priority 600: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/the600

Kona Dr. Dew: https://konaworld.com/dr_dew.cfm

Trek Dual Sport: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/...t/dual-sport-3-gen-5/p/36826/?colorCode=green

 

[sabeast]

The bike would be used for long distance rides for leisure. Wouldn't those fall under fitness bikes? I was told after awhile of riding that arm position puts pressure on the wrists. I was actually looking at the priority joker, then saw it had no brakes.

 

[cougie uk]

Looking to purchase a bike to ride throughout NJ & NY. Would a Speedmax cf7 disc be a good choice or should i stick with more of a road bike, like the Aero or endurance line?

Yeah cos Tri bars would be perfect in the heavy traffic of New York...

I'd look at what other people are riding as a guide. What kind of riding do you do ?

 

[sabeast]

From Nj to Ny via George Washington bridge riding not Times Square riding

 

[vickster]

Yeah cos Tri bars would be perfect in the heavy traffic of New York...

I'd look at what other people are riding as a guide. What kind of riding do you do ?

He does say NJ & NY, not specifically NYC so clarification needed. Agree however that a TT bike isn’t suitable as a daily ride

 

[Cycleops]

I wonder what led the OP to choose a TT bike? Perhaps also a would be TTer?

The Trek and Kona suggested by @tripletail52 look good but remember that while those fat tyres will be very comfortable it won’t feel very speedy, if you want fast go for a hybrid with tyres around 32c.

Hello and @sabeast

Are you in the US or elsewhere and intend transporting the bike to the US?

 

[sabeast]

I wonder what led the OP to choose a TT bike? Perhaps also a would be TTer?

The Trek and Kona suggested by @tripletail52 look good but remember that while those fat tyres will be very comfortable it won’t feel very speedy, if you want fast go for a hybrid with tyres around 32c.

Hello and @sabeast

Are you in the US or elsewhere and intend transporting the bike to the US?

I honestly like the design of TT bikes, the thick frames. Im in US.

 

[vickster]

Aero bikes like the Giant propel have chunky frames and will be more practical for regular use (maybe not all weather commuting however)
Eg https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/search?keyword=Propel

 

[Jameshow]

I honestly like the design of TT bikes, the thick frames. Im in US.

Look at the canyon aeroad, Cannondale systemsix, Scott foil etc.
Will be other USA makes we don't get over here.

 

[rivers]

A TT bike isn't ideal for a daily ride- they're ideal for racing in a TT and that's about it. I have a TT bike, I use it mostly for TTs and training rides. I have used it to commute, but only when going straight from work to a TT. It's not great for riding in heavy traffic. However, an aero road bike (like the Aeroad), can be a fun daily ride. My summer road bike an aero road bike (no mounts, mudguards, racks, etc). I use it to commute when the weather is nice, as well as for leisure rides, a bit of racing, etc. It's just a fun bike to ride and I prefer it for road riding over my winter commuter (which is my gravel bike with road wheels. The gravel wheelset goes back on this time of year and I use it for off-road).

 

[Cycleops]

And buying from a UK site like Canyon means you'll be paying import duty and substantial delivery costs. I suggest you stick to US sellers

 

[vickster]

And buying from a UK site like Canyon means you'll be paying import duty and substantial delivery costs. I suggest you stick to US sellers

Canyon are German. And they do sell online direct in the US
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/