Canyon Stoic 4 - My Most Requested Review: The Affordable Direct-to-Consumer Hardcore Hardtail

The Canyon Stoic 4 has been my most requested Hardtail Review on the channel. After trying to get one in for years, I finally was able to get one. Today we take it out on a variety of trails in Sedona, AZ to see how this hardcore hardtail rides. Canyon was one of the original direct to consumer companies. As such, they don't have a dealer network, so you'll never get to throw a leg over one in a shop. This model has made them extremely popular for people who are looking for some of the best components for the price. Today we take a deep dive into this bike's ride characteristics and talk about who it's for and who it's not for. For this ride, I was running 23 psi front and rear. That's 1-2 psi more than I run tubeless, but not so high that the tubes were causing the harsh ride. It's the frame. Did you learn something? Say thanks and support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hardtailparty Do you need help choosing your next bike? Become a supporter today for one-on-one bike consultation: https://patreon.com/hardtailparty Gear I use and love: 5% off 5DEV cranks - Use coupon code "hardtailparty" for a discount code here: https://bit.ly/3c5Ha6b 5% off roost titanium bars and stem: use code "hardtailparty22" Spinergy MXX 30 - https://bit.ly/3AiL4UW (use coupon code "HTPARTY10" for 10% off) SCC Tech Chain Lube and Cleaner - http://bit.ly/3mlVKPb Hardtail Party Shirts, hats, and SWAG - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtailparty Lab Austere hip pack: https://bit.ly/3p37K58 - code "Hardtail.Party" 25% off Handup Gloves: https://bit.ly/3dhUe8z - use discount code "HARDTAILPARTY" My shop tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty My glasses (use code "hardtail10"): https://bit.ly/3aXBeKp My tire sealant: https://bit.ly/2ULJirZ My favorite grips: https://bit.ly/3mYRL8Z Hardtail Party collection by pedal industries - code "HARDTAILPARTY": https://bit.ly/3ilNdqH What's in my water bottles (Tailwind): https://bit.ly/2Xbxy3q My hooded sun shirt: https://bit.ly/38NdU1x Milwaukee Inflator. I love this thing! https://amzn.to/38Vdqrj Presta adapter: https://amzn.to/3cMADx1 5% off all RSD bikes using code "party" - https://bit.ly/3dj2nZP - Ryan Leech Connection: $19 off - coupon code "hardtailparty"​ - https://bit.ly/2UwrmQq https://amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty any time you shop on amazon using this link, it helps me. Jenson: https://bit.ly/3WSODuD Worldwide Cyclery: https://bit.ly/3Q6rQJt Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/3VA3GIK Note: some of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above.