Video: Joe Barnes Rides Canyon

Dec 30, 2012 at 22:00
Dec 30, 2012
by Dudes of Hazzard
 
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Canyon are starting an International Enduro Team and along with two German riders and one French, Joe will be seen at all major enduro events over the summer. After a great summer racing enduro last year it's exciting times with a new set up for Joe in 2013.

In this video Joe tests his new Canyon Strive on the Isle of Tenerife

Stunning views in Tenerife

The Dudes of Hazzard Chiefs Liam Moynihan and Fergus Lamb have also signed for the German brand. You wouldn't want to split all the boys up. From now on Dudes ventures will have a strong Canyon presence and with all the usual banter. Watch out for a great summer of episodes - a movie, mega vision, and more.

Expect more news about the team (who could the french rider be?) soon.

Lots of love,

Joe and the Dudes
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51 Comments

  • + 56
flag denverdh666 (Dec 30, 2012 at 22:25)
 there's a disturbance in the force, joe barnes isn't on an orangeFrown
  • + 5
flag stigwierd (Dec 30, 2012 at 23:27)
 there is indeed a pestilence upon this land!!!
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flag JRoe (Dec 31, 2012 at 1:44)
 Get him back on orange!!!! But I wish him all the luck in the world this year.
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flag Angryham (Dec 31, 2012 at 1:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
 ....Traitor................
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flag tomsmith96 (Dec 31, 2012 at 12:02) (Below Threshold) show comment
 a lot of orange bikes wont sell now and canyons just went up, HE looks so out of place on that bike
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flag socalshreder (Dec 31, 2012 at 16:04)
 It is weird lol. Also Sam Hill not on spez this year. Whats next Peaty not on Santa Cruz? Sorry but if that were to occur I dont know what I'd do lol sorry i will never speak of this cray radical thought of Peaty leaving lol
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flag Angryham (Dec 31, 2012 at 16:17)
 happy new year and all that
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flag jamielee1 (Jan 1, 2013 at 4:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
 He looked awkward and slow compared to a Five or a Patriot. I won't be watching Dudes of Hazzard anymore. -Rant over
  • + 7
flag dingus (Jan 1, 2013 at 16:18)
 ^Get a grip.
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flag JRoe (Jan 2, 2013 at 13:22)
 Point well made@dingus.
It won't stop me watching dudes of hazard just because he doesn't ride an orange bike.
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flag steve-815 (Jan 3, 2013 at 7:37)
 Its not just the fact he wont be on an orange five or likewise, but the fact he wont be on a bright pink bike that will be stranger!
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flag jamielee1 (Jan 4, 2013 at 15:22)
 It's not just the fact he won't be riding an Orange - I think he rode better on them so therefore would win more races and have better seasons.
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flag TheGoose (Jan 4, 2013 at 15:33)
 What? Surely it's more to do with him adjusting to the bike if he is actually any slower at all, or simply your preference towards Orange bikes that is at play here?
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flag dingus (Jan 5, 2013 at 2:32)
 So you are judging the outcome of his season off the back of a short 1 minute video of him on a new bike? See my above comment.
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flag jamielee1 (Jan 5, 2013 at 11:04)
 Indeed, it's already been read. Find ONE video even if it's less than a minute where he looks this awkward on an Orange bike. Don't get me wrong here I like Canyon bikes a lot - think they're amazingly specced for the price - only ever ridden a Torque which was a little small so can't say if they ride well and yes I do prefer Orange bikes - I ride one which inevitably will play on which I prefer. He's an awesome rider regardless but look how many people have commented on how he's riding in this video. I think you have taken this to heart a little to much.
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flag Angryham (Jan 5, 2013 at 11:37)
 SO..... sam hill rides for Nukeproof now, does that mean that if i liked specialized bikes i would abstain from watching sammy H rip it up? no it does not...... pull yerself together, a bike is a bike and Barnes still shreds!
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flag jamielee1 (Jan 5, 2013 at 12:45)
 Wouldn't like to comment - haven't watched any video's of Hill riding a NP. I'm generally either working or riding rather than watching video's just happened to watch this one as Joe never seems to disappoint.
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flag danmurray17 (Dec 31, 2012 at 3:00)
 Good times bhaeys. Canyon bikes look the business, hope you smash it this season!
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flag bermkiller (Dec 30, 2012 at 23:43)
 This is just awkward to watch...
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flag DannyJB (Dec 30, 2012 at 16:35)
 Team Rumours spot on again!
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flag Brenmaster (Jan 1, 2013 at 4:57)
 It's been mentioned by some that Joe Barnes is not looking as fast on the Canyon. Maybe he's smoother ? maybe he's not ?
He's on a new bike on a strange dry looking schlomp , lot to get used to there.
I'm betting he'll be a force to be reckoned with on the Enduro series.
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  • + 6
flag peelman (Dec 31, 2012 at 1:55)
 The riding was a little mild for Joe I thought... New geometry probably takes a bit of getting used to. The 3 Orange bikes we are all used to seeing him hammer are all very similar. That's the Five, 160 and the Patriot. I'm sure he will be hammering these Canyon bikes very soon also.
  • + 1
flag stigwierd (Dec 31, 2012 at 3:44)
 if i ever gave up my Patriot i think i would be gutted,i hope he keep's his stashed in the back of his garage for when he hit's the hard stuff,good luck to him though we all need to make a living,i personally need my Orange's though but i hope he does well with Canyon.
  • + 2
flag jaydmf (Dec 31, 2012 at 4:57)
 I have to agree, as peel says probably just the new bikes geo etc but he doesnt look as planted on the canyon. Canyons are nice but im sorry its not a scratch on a patriot/5. All the best to him tho, sad to see him leave Orange.
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flag OwenL67 (Jan 2, 2013 at 9:51)
 not nice to see him go off orange sucks in a way and he will have to redo his van! gonna be weird seeing canyon on it instead of orange. but hey ad least Hanna is still on orange! btw he has sold all his bikes!!!
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  • + 6
flag lumberjerk (Dec 31, 2012 at 13:42)
 Is he a pro biker, or pro water-jumping-inner? I love the dudes! Can't wait for more vids from them in '13!
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  • + 5
flag damagraphics (Dec 31, 2012 at 7:29)
 canyon is a good brand!
Wink
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flag rmarques79 (Dec 31, 2012 at 14:03)
 It sure is. I have one (Torque) and its an awesome bike.
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flag Daemongrad (Jan 4, 2013 at 5:33)
 Honestly hadnt heard of canyon til now. Nice lookin bikes, though the ridin does look slightly awkward... new geometry... new terrain..He'll be back to pro style soon if he's not already!! Smile
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flag Daemongrad (Jan 4, 2013 at 5:35)
 ....or maybe it's the tires... doesn't seem to have the lean on... I dunno. I don't get featured in vids, so who am I to say? lol
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flag billy860 (Dec 31, 2012 at 7:09)
 so used to seeing him in cold wet scotland, I thought the music track was rubbish and didn't watch it until the end. he is a fantastic rider though
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flag timadgie (Jan 1, 2013 at 3:33)
 been ridding CAYNON bikes for last 12 month(got 2 of them). not a bike on the market pound for pound. orange over rated and over PRICED!!
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flag JRoe (Jan 2, 2013 at 13:28)
 I can't dispute the fact that you can buy a canyon for under £2000 and get the same spec as a £3500 five, but I don't think you can say orange bikes are over rated. I loved mine every second of riding it. I'd have kept it if I wasn't still growing! But I agree on the price. But you can't say there over ratted, they ride as good as any bike I've ever ridden before or since and still stands at the best bike I've Owend.
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flag peelman (Jan 3, 2013 at 13:03)
 Canyon bikes are more competitively price than Orange bikes for sure. The reason for this is that Canyon frames are made in the far east and Orange aluminium frames (not sure about their new Carbon road bike frame) are made in Halifax UK. But they are far from over rated in my humble opinion.
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flag Gooldylocks (Dec 30, 2012 at 22:30)
 Hurray! I'm glad that they signed with a company that makes pretty bikes. Not quite the Banshee I was hoping for after the last vid, but I'm still pleased with Canyon.
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flag finnrambo (Dec 30, 2012 at 23:46) (Below Threshold) show comment
 hard life you got, would you have hung yourself if he was on the caminade one for all?
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flag Luke-VTT (Dec 31, 2012 at 12:09)
 Sad. Orange had a lot of charism. Canyon has a lot of money to spend.
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flag scheveningen (Jan 11, 2013 at 14:03)
 Heard Fabian Barel is going to ride for Canyon as well!
www.endurotribe.com/2013/01/mercato-fabien-barel-chez-canyon-aux-cotes-de-joe-barnes/#toparticle
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flag groundskeeperwilly (Dec 31, 2012 at 10:02)
 It would be interesting to see him riding some of the trails we saw him ride the Orange bikes on for comparison.
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flag Squale183 (Dec 31, 2012 at 8:38)
 Had to watch this muted...some people just can't match the music to video.
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flag max14221 (Dec 31, 2012 at 5:57)
 Do they come in pink!!!!! Get. back on the ORANGE Joe, good luck this year.
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flag Adamhughes (Jan 1, 2013 at 6:10)
 It's just not the same : ( u g h
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flag timadgie (Jan 6, 2013 at 8:47)
 canyon bike are NOT made in the fast east .they are hand made in germany. DO YOUR RE-SEARCH! then hand built
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flag bikebiker (Dec 31, 2012 at 8:34)
 Was his fork locked out the whole time .lol
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flag luis-beri (Dec 31, 2012 at 4:38)
 nice riding, and a nice bike (strive)
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flag dreamcast (Dec 31, 2012 at 7:58)
 Great news. I like canyon bikes :-)
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flag urbancamel (Dec 31, 2012 at 13:42)
 Well I didn't expect this, or Sam Hill's team change! What other surprises are to come!?
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flag dingus (Jan 1, 2013 at 16:38)
 Check team rumours, then you won't be so surprised Wink
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flag davhouston (Dec 31, 2012 at 13:17)
 This is gutting news!!! Good luck on the canyon dude!! Proper gutted your not on an orange anymore Frown
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flag Stevelol (Dec 31, 2012 at 2:21)
 Great news for Joe, it's going to be interesting to see how he does racing a full season.
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flag Joschi88 (Jan 2, 2013 at 1:21)
 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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