Strive CFR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$4,999Weight | 35.1 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 |
Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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Sep 2023 · Ron Koch
The new version of the Strive proves that the German super-brand is in tune with what’s going on and what’s needed to go fast down enduro trails and race tracks these days.
Aug 2023 · Seb Stott
On the one hand, I don't like the idea of adding an extra thumb lever, cable, air spring and linkage to improve climbing, especially when modern bikes with steep seat tubes and generous anti-squat climb so well anyway.
May 2023
This speedy descender receives a Bosch Performance Line motor for a scintillating ride, uphill or down
Jan 2023 · Luke Marshall
The Strive CFR has a high ceiling for speed, but you need to ride aggressively to bring it to life
Potential performance is wild
Low bottom bracket and stable chassis provide plenty of grip
Comes alive at high speeds
Suspension and frame can feel harsh at low speeds and when cruising
Dec 2022 · Simon Kohler
Featuring Canyon’s proprietary Shapeshifter technology, the Strive CFR is an enduro racer that was designed to ruffle feathers both up and downhill.
Very fair price
Excellent allrounder
Very short familiarisation time
Tires don’t do justice to the potential of the bike
Short-travel dropper post restricts freedom of movement
Oct 2022
Canyon’s new Strive CFR is undoubtedly one of the top Enduro bikes on the market right now with a near faultless build spec.
Shapeshifter Dual Personality
Downhill capability
Climbing performance
Stability-agility balance
Clean looks
Near Faultless Spec
EXO+ Tire spec
Chainguide
Shapeshifter Increased complexity
Sep 2022
Is this full-on "enduro" bike with fancy on-the-fly travel and geo gizmo's worth the weight and complexity?
Apr 2022 · Danny Milner
It’s already the EWS’s fastest bike under Jack Moir, but that hasn’t stopped Canyon pushing the boundaries with the brand new Strive CFR with the goal of becoming one of the best enduro bikes for 2022. We tested the new model at the home of enduro; Finale Ligure. Need to know Last year’s EWS winning bike gets longer and slacker Thoroughbred race bike built to go fast Shapeshifter offers two distinct modes – Pedal and Shred Adjustable cups let you tune the bike to your perfect reach Two models available from £4,849 It’s been fascinating to watch the development of the Canyon Strive over the past nine years. With its most sensitive details hidden from sight, this bespoke enduro race bike was there from the very start, achieving wins under one of its key development riders, Fabien Barel. And last year it really proved its credentials at the very highest echelons of the sport when Jack Moir rode his Strive to the overall series victory. Job done, one might think. But while the Strive achieved all of its goals as a race bike, one look at Moir’s bike is all it takes to see where improvements could be made. The Aussie champ runs a longer travel fork (180mm Vs 170mm on the stock bike) along with a spacer under the head tube, mostly with the aim of slackening the 65º head angle. The team also ran longer stroke shocks to free up a smidge of extra travel at the rear, while saddles were slammed as far forward as possible to compensate for the seat angle (which they’d just made even slacker). There are plenty of other details and mods, so if you want to find out more, I’d recommend Jack’s own bike check video on his YouTube channel, but boiled down to its essence, the old bike’s head angle was too steep, the seat angle was too slack, and it really needed some extra travel to help on the EWS’s increasingly savage tracks. At this point I should mention that Canyon’s recent expansion of both the Spectral and Torque platforms to include 29in versions has also allowed the Strive to really focus on the function of racing. Being the only long travel 29er in the range when it was launched three years ago definitely restricted how far Canyon could push the geometry. With those shackles gone, Canyon has really pushed the boat out. Geometry and sizing Let’s not beat around the bush; the new Strive is massive. The smallest frame gets a 455mm reach while the largest (XL) tops out at 530mm, but by incorporating adjustable headset cups and keeping seat tubes low, there’s a healthy overlap between sizes and riders can choose their frame by handling preference rather than being limited by pure saddle height. Particularly those around 180cm in height. The Strive’s new size range does require some recalibration though – if you normally ride a large in other mainstream brands, you’ll probably need to drop down a …Continue reading »
Two bikes in one. Energy saving tech that doesn’t compromise DH ability. Solid chassis. Adjustable fit. BB is super low.
You need to put the effort in to make it work. Short chainstays could make it difficult to find a balance on largest frame sizes. XTR brake pads rattle. BB is super low.
Frame | Canyon Strive CFR, The Strive CFR chassis has true race pedigree with multiple EDR World Cup wins. Engineered from highest quality carbon, the frame weighs in at a competitive 2700g, including the revolutionary shapeshifter., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CFR), Weight: 4.42 lbs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Cfr Green |
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Fork | FOX 38 Factory, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 38 mm, Travel: 170 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX X2 Factory Kashima, Weight: 1.50 lbs Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 0.19 lbs |
Stem | Canyon G5, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) |
Handlebar | Canyon G5, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm |
Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.58 lbs |
Seatpost | Canyon G5, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) Type: Dropper |
Pedals | None included |
Grips | Canyon G5 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission, Weight: 0.80 lbs |
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Crank | SRAM XO Eagle, Number of chainrings: 1 |
Shifters | SRAM AXS POD Ultimate, Weight: 0.16 lbs |
Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle XS 1295, Number of sprockets: 12 |
Chain | SRAM XO T-Type |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | DT Swiss EX511 350, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.12 lbs | DT SWISS EX511, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.28 lbs |
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Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo+, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.38 lbs | Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip, Width: 2,5", Weight: 2.56 lbs |
Disc Rotors | SRAM HS2, Size: 200 mm, Weight: 0.45 lbs |
Last updated May 11