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Stuff.tv
03-08-2025
- Automotive
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Canyon's bike customisation programme makes me want to sell my car
If you're someone who's ever spent hours daydreaming about the perfect bike setup, Canyon's new MyCanyon customisation programme might just push you over the edge – straight into your savings account. Now available to customers across Europe, MyCanyon lets you tailor one of the brand's top-tier road bikes – the Aeroad CFR – down to the smallest detail. For example, want Zipp 454 wheels and a custom paint job from Felipe Pantone? You got it. Prefer DT Swiss hoops and a name sticker on the frame? That's there too. This is the kind of configurator you lose hours to, not out of frustration, but because it's genuinely fun. Launched earlier this year in the US and parts of Asia, MyCanyon arrives in Europe with expanded features. It's not just about flashy colours, though you'll find three artist-designed frame collections and an upcoming artwork drop. You can also dial in comfort and performance by adjusting saddle, stem, wheels, tyres and even your handlebar's aero profile. You can even spec Canyon's latest CP0048/49 bars, which drop the position of the rider in a lower, more compact riding position to save up to 14 watts. Even better, the whole experience happens online or via the Canyon app, with a smooth UI and neat 3D AR visualisation tool. You can spin your bike, zoom in on paint details, and get a live preview of your dream build before ordering. Once you hit buy, you can track its build progress step-by-step. Pricing starts from €10,499, depending on how fancy you go with the finish and bits. Sure, that's well into used car territory. But if you're the kind of rider who thinks a two-wheeled rocket that looks like rolling street art sounds better than a second-hand hatchback, this is your moment. Liked this? The Seiko Prospex Alpinist 'Night Sky' might be my favourite model yet
Stuff.tv
01-08-2025
- Automotive
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The Seiko Prospex Alpinist ‘Night Sky' might be my favourite model yet
The Seiko Prospex Alpinist has always been a cult classic watch, but this new European exclusive 'Night Sky' edition might just be the most handsome one yet. Limited to 3000 pieces (and I say limited in the loosest way possible), it takes all the rugged charm of the original and wraps it in a moody, midnight colourway that feels both adventurous and refined. Originally designed in 1959 for the Japanese Yama-otoko (hardy mountain men known for their strength and resilience), the Alpinist series was built for reliability in rough terrain. And while most of us aren't navigating alpine paths daily, there's something about that spirit of utility and durability that still appeals. The 'Night Sky' keeps that legacy alive, with a more moody, understated colourway. Inspired by the popular SPB121, this limited-edition model swaps out green for deep twilight blue, with a vertically striped dial that subtly catches the light. The gold cathedral hands give it a vintage twist without going full heritage, and the dual-strap setup – a soft blue leather strap and an extra navy nylon one – means you can dress it up or down without fuss. Around the back, an exhibition case reveals Seiko's reliable in-house 6R35 movement. It offers 70 hours of power reserve and promises accuracy between -15 to +25 seconds per day. Not COSC-beating, sure, but it's built to last, not for ultra-high accuracy timekeeping. The case remains nicely wearable, and at £780 (approx. US$1010), it's a fair price for a stylish mechanical watch with real heritage. If you're into watches that balance form and function with a story to tell, this one ticks the right boxes. Pre-orders open today at Seiko's website – and with 'only' 3000 available, it's one to grab before it disappears forever. Liked this? The new Seiko Prospex Speedtimer 'Compact Countdown' arrives with a super-slim case
