[3dmimar]

You can easly build it up under 30-31 lbs. with lightweight fork , crank set , tires and w/o adjustable seat post.

 

[F.I.T.nj]

Trail reports please

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I have 6 rides on mine so far. 2 XC, 1 DH at Mountain Creek and 3 techy/rocky chunky trail rides.

I'm coming of a 2013 Rocky Altitude that I used to run in the most slack/aggressive setting with the fork set to 160.

My background is mostly XC until 2 seasons ago when I bought the Rocky and started doing ESC enduro races. I bought the Balance because I wanted a bike to make the the race pace runs a little bit more confident then the Rocky could while still being a good pedaling bike on my local trails.

I expected this bike to be a way more capable descender and it did not disappoint. At MCBP it held its line through chunk with the rear end just eating whatever came. It was also noticeably more stable at high speed then my Altitude which would start to get twitchy. I used Vin's park tune to start and didn't change much from those settings for the day. Spent most of the tweaking time getting the Pike to feel as great as the rear end. All in all very happy. Hoping to get back for one more DH day before the season ends. Felt like I could've pushed the bike harder each run, seemed like it was begging for more.:thumbsup:

What I'm most impressed with is how incredibly well this Bike pedals. I've read about the "magical" Canfield suspension for quite a long time so I expected it to be good...But I'm pretty amazed. On fireroad and non-tech climbs it gives up little if anything to my Altitude which was a much lighter bike and no where near the descender the Balance is. The suspension has a great platform for my stand and hammer climbing style.

On tech climbs the Balance is WAY better than my Altitude. I actually started to climb rocky stuff with the the CCDB on open because I love the way the rear end conforms and grips over chunk. It doesn't feel like I'm losing much if any efficiency without the climb switch. Very cool!

Awesome bike. Can't wait to get more time on it.

 

[jsalas2]

How did it ride on the xc trails, as I would like to only have one bike and also sell my xc bike.

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[F.I.T.nj]

How did it ride on the xc trails, as I would like to only have one bike and also sell my xc bike.

What I'm most impressed with is how incredibly well this Bike pedals. I've read about the "magical" Canfield suspension for quite a long time so I expected it to be good...But I'm pretty amazed. On fireroad and non-tech climbs it gives up little if anything to my Altitude which was a much lighter bike and no where near the descender the Balance is. The suspension has a great platform for my stand and hammer climbing style.

In otherwords it handles XC very well.

 

[jsalas2]

Thanks, appreciate the great review.

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[savo]

More XL's pics please!

 

[TBooth]

My LE Balance Build!

Finally got my build completed!! So stoked on it and it performs like my Jedi does!!!
Build List:
Frame: 2015 Canfield LE Fire Red Balance
Fork: MRP Stage 170mm
Shock: Cane Creek DB Air CS
Bars: Raceface SixC 35mm
Stem: Raceface Atlas 35mm
Brakes: Shimano XT 203mm/180mm, black
Shifter: Shimano XT, black
Seatpost: Rockshox Reverb Stealth (not pictured)
Saddle: Raceface Aeffect (not pictured)
Chain: SRAM 10 spd
Chainguide: MRP Chainguide
Crank: Canfield 165mm with Canfield chainring
Pedals: Canfield Ultimates Gold
Cassette: Shimano XT 1x10
Derailleur: Shimano XT, black
Wheelset: Canfield Brothers AM 27.5"
Tires: Maxxis High Roller II's 3C EXO 2.4
Seatclamp: Black Canfield clamp

I'm racing this bike tomorrow, so we shall see how she performs!!!

 

[Carl Mega]

I'm racing this bike tomorrow, so we shall see how she performs!!!

Love to hear how that goes and if you don't mind, some extra reporting on the fork too!

 

[jsalas2]

Good luck in the race, also waiting for the review.

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[blackohio]

Rode San Juan Trail. Bluejay to base. 12 or so miles of fast singletrack with technical descents and ascents. Bike was awesome. Felt bottomless, pedaled awesome on/off CS.

So very happy with this frame. Agreed with the above it felt like me jedi in the rough stuff.

 

[phuphyter]

I know I still need to cut the brake lines, it's just that I'd rather ride.

31.12 lbs/14.12 kg

Frame: Canfield Balance (small) Brushed/Green Links
Fork: Pike 650b 160mm
Shock: Cane Creek DB Air CS
Bars: Easton Haven
Stem: Truativ 40mm
Brakes: Shimano XT 180/160
Shifter: Shimano XT
Seatpost: Rockshox Reverb
Saddle: Selle
Chain: Shimano 10 spd
Crank:Sram X1
Chainring: Spiderless 30T Wolftooth
Pedals: Wellgo
Cassette: Shimano XT 1x10 11-42 (wolf tooth 42t and 16t cog)
Derailleur: Shimano XT
Wheelset: Syntace W40 26" Hadley Hub rear/ Hope Evo front
Tires: 2.4 Continental Mountain Kings

Upcoming minor mods: switch to a medium cage deraileur with a OneUp Rad cage, MRP bashguard, Hans Dampf in the front, cut front brake lines, new saddle.

 

[Pilsner1]

What did the weight come in at?

 

[phuphyter]

I didn't get the chance to weigh it yet. When I shorten the lines, I'll hang it on my scale and post up the numbers.

 

[TBooth]

Enduro Review with Review on MRP Stage

Hey guys! The racecourse beat me a bit yesterday, but the Balance sure did it's part! Took 12th place. For not being an enduro racer and use to only going DH, I felt good with my results! Didn't know there was so much climbing in the actual stages haha!! Time for some reviewness on the bike! First off, some guys wanted to know how the MRP Stage was.
I am a huge lover of the DVO Diamond, BOS Deville & "Zocchi 350, but I would definitely put the Stage in this category of forks if you're looking to save some cash! The small bump was out of this world. There were tons of roots on the course and braking bumps, so the fork absorbed all of them with ease and kept my hands comfortable. Very stout fork with 34mm stanchions at 170mm of travel. And that ramp control.....best feature by far! I wasn't using all my travel on my first run, so I backed off the ramp and was able to dial in some extra plush and use every mm of travel possible!
As for the Balance, well the bike totally slayed the courses (until I messed up corners and such, which was all my fault haha). Glad I have this to train on for the DH season!
P.S Mine weighs 32.5-33lbs. I like it hefty!

 

[Bent Wheel]

Received my large, brushed frame on Monday, currently being built. Canfield wheels, pedals, Pike RCT3, XT 1x10 drivetrain, KS dropper post, Deity cavity stem, Raceface Atlas bars, Butcher tires, can't wait to get this baby out to our local flow trail. Oh yeah, and the really cool kicker to this is, my last name is Canfield and I'm rockin a Canfield Bros. Balance bike.......ooohhh yyeeaahhhh. Thanx Lance, Cris, Sean, Vin, you guys rock.

 

[mcozzy29]

Canfield Balance large le fire
x-fusion metric 160mm black
cc dba
hope bb + gxp conversion
cane creek 40 series

Shimano Saint M820 Disc Brake x 2
Shimano XT-Saint RT86 Ice-Tech 6-Bolt Disc Rotor 180mm x 2

SRAM X01 XG1195 11 Speed Cassette
SRAM X01 11 Speed Rear Mech
SRAM X01 11 Speed Trigger
SRAM X1 HollowPin
SRAM X1 1400 11 Speed Crankset 170mm
chainring included with crank 32t
DMR V12 2014 model

SDG Falcon Ti-Alloy Saddle
RockShox Reverb Seatpost 380mm
Thomson Seat CollarR
Renthal Fatbars 780mm gold
Lizard Skin lockons
Renthal Duo 50mm

Hope Hoops Pro 2 Evo Flow EX Wheelset straight pull - 27.5/650b
Geax Goma tryes
33.4lb complete

More pics on Google photos.
https://plus.google.com/photos/113359328402252232543/albums/6072551186262005201

 

[DBY]

Awesome job on that build! Love the choice on the X-Fusion fork.

 

[blackohio]

more I see the red, the more I dig it.

 

[g1701gst]

Balance - Poison Ivy

2015 Balance - Large - Brushed with Green links
Rear Shock:CCDB Air CS
Fork: RockShox Pike RCT3 160mm -Black
Headset: Chris King Inset 3 - LTD Sour Apple
Handlebar: ENVE Carbon DH - 800mm for now
Stem: Point One Racing Split-Second 50mm - LTD Nickel Plated
Grips: Lizard Skins DSP Green
Brakes: Shimano XT M785
Rotors: Shimano XT RT-86 - 203mm front / 180mm rear
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1
Shifters: SRAM XX1 Trigger
Chain: SRAM PC-XX1 Hollow pin
Cassette: SRAM XG-1195 X01 10T-42T
Chainguide: MRP AMG
Cranks: Race Face SixC Cinch Carbon
Chainring: Race Face 32T Narrow Wide Green
Bottom Bracket: Race Face BSA30
Pedals: Canfield Brothers Crampon Ultimate - Grey
Rims: Light Bicycle Carbon Hookless 35mm AM 32H
Hubs: e*thirteen TRS+ 15mm front and XD 142mmX12mm rear
Spokes: Wheelsmith DB14 - Black
Nipples: Fire Eye alloy 14mm Green
Tires: Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35 x 27.5 Evo SUPER GRAVITY TrailStar
Saddle: SDG Bel-Air 2.0 Ti - Black/Green
Seatpost: KS LEV 125mmm 30.9mm
Seatpost Clamp: Salsa Black 35mm lip-lock

I am very pleased with how my build turned out. I'm still waiting for the new XTR 9020 Trails brakes to be released. I am considering a 150mm Stealth dropper post. The MRP AMG guide doesn't fit with the oversized Race Face BSA30 BB and needed modification to fit. I am very happy with the suspension performance, the Climb Switch on the shock works really well. I am a fan of the rear wheel path and it helps the bike from getting hung up on in technical rocks both up and down. I am 5'11" 200 lbs and the Large frame fits me perfect, comfortable but can still throw it around. This bike is really fun to Whip. Can t wait for race season and the bike parks to open back up. VitalMTB bike check

Does anyone have any recomendations on a 150mm dropper post for this frame? I think I am between the the KS Lev Ti black, KS LEV Integra or a RS Reverb Stealth. It looks like to route the cable for stealth it would need to be zip tied to the other cables on top of the downtube, is that correct? I am wondering if it is even worth it to to go with stealth routing and if it even looks any cleaner.

 

[TheRage43]

Does anyone have any recomendations on a 150mm dropper post for this frame? I think I am between the the KS Lev Ti black, KS LEV Integra or a RS Reverb Stealth. It looks like to route the cable for stealth it would need to be zip tied to the other cables on top of the downtube, is that correct? I am wondering if it is even worth it to to go with stealth routing and if it even looks any cleaner.

Dunno about the KS offerings, but the RS stealth is NOT available in the 150mm travel for 30.6 tube. The ONLY 150mm travel they have is for the 31.9 seat tube.