Both bikes I have are awesome and super cool and I love them.

The Canyon Grizl is carbon frame with 700x45 40t 11-45 12speed. The surly is cromoly steel with grx 2x 48-31t 11-42 (11 speed).

The surly has a more upright position but is heavier. It also has more range. The canyon is super fast and lightweight but not as comfy as the position is racy and more aggressive. I have had bike fits in both of the bikes and have been millions of kilometers on them and I have zero pains on them.

Race is 800km 12.00m climbing. Not planning on winning, just finishing but would like to push myself.

What bike would be better in your experience?

Hi, a bit confused about this, I apologise for my ignorance.

Want to change my VCLS stock seatpost that came with the Grizl 8 CF SL because the setback doesnt work. This seatpost is 350mm in length.

Will it make a difference to get a 350mm seatpost or a 400mm one (carbon)? Will I have to cut it?

I have a size M Grizl. My saddle is exposed 117mm atm.

Thanks!!!

Hi! I have a Canyon VCLS CF S15 seatpost with setback but the setback is not working for me and with my fitter we are looking for a zero setback option that is a good swap. Any models I should be looking at?

The ones that I have in mind are (should be 27.2, preferably 350mm)

• Ritchey WCS Carbon zero seatpost (two bolts)
• Ergon CF allroad (same as the canyon one but without setback, altho I have read that this one mostly works with setback)
• Ritchey WCS Carbon zero 1 bolt
• Zipp Service Course SL

I also considered the Easton carbon ones but a lot of people were talking about saddle slip so I have discarded them.

My saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp.

Thank you!

Hey there, I'm curious to hear what the community thinks about this. So, I've signed up for a gravel self-supported ultra race happening this summer. While I'm awaiting the track details and getting my gear ready, I decided to look into the event's rules. They're pretty standard—no drafting, no outside assistance, and if you veer off course, you've got to return to the exact spot you left to keep things fair.

I reached out to the organizers to ask if it's okay to plan ahead and book some lodging for a few nights during the race. I've found that a good night's sleep and a decent shower can make all the difference in these endurance events. I typically aim for at least 5 hours of rest. However, the rulebook for this event is a bit vague and doesn't mention anything about prohibited pre-planned lodging.

Now, I've received some feedback from fellow riders, and it's a mixed bag. Some say that booking lodging in advance goes against the "spirit of ultracycling" (whatever that means), while others don't see the issue. I'm still waiting to hear back from the organizers themselves.

I know that in larger events like the Transiberica or Transcontinental, they explicitly state in the rulebook that pre-planned lodging is a no-go. I get it—it's all about ensuring fairness and preventing any unfair advantages.

But here's where I'm a bit puzzled. How exactly would having a pre-booked place to crash give me an edge over other riders? Some folks have mentioned that they've made same-day reservations in the past and that's been fine. Personally, I don't see much of a difference.

Just to be clear, I'm not in this race to clinch a victory or set any records. I'm here to challenge myself and enjoy the experience. So, what's your take on this? Thanks!

Hey there, I'm curious to hear what the community thinks about this. So, I've signed up for a gravel self-supported ultra race happening this summer. While I'm awaiting the track details and getting my gear ready, I decided to look into the event's rules. They're pretty standard—no drafting, no outside assistance, and if you veer off course, you've got to return to the exact spot you left to keep things fair.

I reached out to the organisers to ask if it's okay to plan ahead and book some lodging for a few nights during the race. I've found that a good night's sleep and a decent shower can make all the difference in these endurance events. I typically aim for at least 5 hours of rest. However, the rulebook for this event is a bit vague and doesn't mention anything about prohibited pre-planned lodging.

Now, I've received some feedback from fellow riders, and it's a mixed bag. Some say that booking lodging in advance goes against the "spirit of ultracycling" (whatever that means), while others don't see the issue. I'm still waiting to hear back from the organisers themselves.

I know that in larger events like the Transiberica or Transcontinental, they explicitly state in the rulebook that pre-planned lodging is a no-go. I get it, it's all about ensuring fairness and preventing any unfair advantages.

But here's where I'm a bit puzzled. How exactly would having a pre-booked place to crash give me an edge over other riders? Some folks have mentioned that they've made same-day reservations in the past and that's been fine. Personally, I don't see much of a difference.

Just to be clear, I'm not in this race to clinch a victory or set any records. I'm here to challenge myself and enjoy the experience. So, what's your take on this? Thanks