First XT Post!

Hey, everybody! I just got back from my second day of riding my new Canyon XT! I love it. I went into the dealership looking for a Ryker I could travel local PNW forest roads on. Questioned the ground clearance though. Ended up leaving on a beautiful 2017 Spyder RTL, which was awesome. But, it bottomed it's frunk on a typical pothole (less GC than a Ryker ). So, not gonna work. It proved the Can Am trike concept though. So after a sleepless night of contemplation, I sprung for the new Canyon. I'm glad I did. It's a much more suitable ride for what I want to do: moderate forest roads. It's also just as fun on the road, but different, than the RT. It's like you sit in a Spyder, you sit on a Canyon. I think Spyders and Canyons complement each other well and provide distinctive alternatives. Looking forward to many fun miles ahead!

OK, here's my first pic. It's just north of Carson, WA, at the start of the WA BDR. Not sure a Canyon would make the whole trip, but it bounced over some potholes that would have bottomed a Spyder. Going riding again today!

Thanks to those who've responded!! I'm pretty cautious about backcountry traveling. It's a primary reason for the 3W Canyon over a 2W motorcycle. Even good 2W riders eventually wipe out. I'm not overly ambitious and not against turning around. If I can putt around and eat a sandwich in a pretty place, that's a good day. Happy Trails!