Originally Posted by
raqball
Canyon makes great bikes and at a very good price. My issue is not really with them but with the attitude LBS's have towards them. Most LBS will offer better service and even do some things for free as long as you've purchased the bike from them. If you roll in with a Canyon they are probably going to nickel and dime you for and repairs, tuneups etc..
Now if you are mechanically inclined and can do most everything yourself then that cuts that aspect down quite a bit but if you are not, then expect to pay for anything and everything when you bring your bike to LBS.
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That's the only problem I see with getting a Canyon , i.e. follow-up maintenance and trouble shooting & can understand why the local LBS would not entirely welcome a Canyon - and around here in New England the local mobile shops have crazy expensive rates .