Hey guys,
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I have been reading this forum for a long time. It has the most information on any forum I have read so thank you to everyone.
I'm a Canyon Torque CF8 owner in Australia. Been riding it for almost 1 month and just finished a bike park trip when I noticed that my seat tube and yoke have also made contact.
Myself and my friend who also owns a CF8, have a very centred seat tube inside the yoke and cannot make it flex from standing.
I think maybe from turning hard or landing badly from jump or drop may create enough force for them to touch?
Below is a photo of my Invisiframe coming off from the contact of seat tube and yoke.
I emailed Canyon Australia with my image and this is their reply (Canyon Aus service has been very fast and good):
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"Thank you for your email.
We hope you have been enjoying your time on the Torque.
That is correct under heavy loading the yoke will flex to prevent the shock from being side loaded, we have seen in a few cases the yoke coming in contact with the frame.
The best course of action to prevent any damage is exactly what you have done already by apply a frame protector in the area.
One thing to keep track of, is when the bushes in the yoke start wearing out the movement will be increased.
If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know."
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This reply sounds like this is normal, but after 2-5 years of riding this bike, the frame would be very damaged?
I haven't seen this issue before in bikes with a similar design
Hope this information helps any of you.
If you have any questions, please ask.
Also , we have a "Canyon Torque Owners" facebook group if anyone would like to join.
Thanks!