MyCanyon: This is what drives me
An interview with Canyon founder Roman Arnold
Back in 1978, the origins of MyCanyon were being pieced together in a small garage in Koblenz, West Germany. A young bike racer and mechanic named Roman Arnold was building up dream bikes for his first customers in his garage.
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Published: 2025-02-27
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