2019 Canyon

Strive CF 5.0

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP€2,499 (about $2,746)
Weight34.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Strive CF 5.0
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Strive CF 5.0

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

< 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" +

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Canyon Strive Gets Color & Spec Updates for 2021

Dec 2020 · Daniel Sapp

The build is kitted out with top-drawer components including the aforementioned DT Swiss carbon wheels and FOX 36 Factory fork, Code RSC brakes, and a SRAM X01 Eagle groupset..

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VeloNews
Canyon Strive gets refreshed colors and component spec

Dec 2020 · VeloNews.com

Canyon stays busy in the off-season with updates to the Strive: new colors, new fork, and choice between Deore XT and SRAM Eagle.

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Singletrack World
Canyon Strive CF 7.0 - One bike eager to rule them all

Sep 2020 · Fahzure Freeride

Our US correspondent takes the Canyon Strive CF 7.0 for a tour of the UK. Would this shapeshifter bike serve all his bike needs in one?

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NSMB
2019 Canyon Strive CFR 9.0 Team 29 Reviewed

Apr 2020

The shape-shifting Strive 29er has two geometries - one for going up and the other for going down - and it serves up excellent direct to consumer value...

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BikeRadar
Canyon Strive CF 8.0 first ride review

Mar 2020 · Robin Weaver

0 downhill, all you have to do to actuate its DH mode is hit the Clack button and let the rear wheel batter into the first bump.. .

Highs
  • New Shapeshifter is easy to use and works well

  • Rear suspension feels composed and controlled

  • Dynamic, lively and playful ride

Lows
  • Wheels could be more forgiving

  • Fox’s FIT4 fork damper isn’t my favourite

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Bicycling
The New Canyon Strive Isn’t an Enduro Bike and That’s Okay

Dec 2019

The Strive CFR 9.0 may look like an enduro race bike, but it's actually a lively trail bike.

Highs
  • Great value

  • Great pedaling and climbing manners

  • Sharp handling and lively feel

Lows
  • The Shapeshifter remote

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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Test: Canyon Strive

Oct 2019 · McCoy

The quiver killer

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Speed or Style? Canyon Strive CF 5.0 vs. Canyon Torque AL 6.0

Aug 2019 · Finlay Anderson

The Canyon Strive CF 5.0 and the Canyon Torque AL 6.0 are both designed to be ridden downhill hard and then pedalled back to the top of the hill. Both bikes are listed in the “enduro” category on Canyon’s website and both should be great fun to ride in their own right. However, the similarities […]

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Strive CF, Material: Carbon, Travel: 150 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX 36 Rhythm, Travel: 160 mm, Technology: GRIP, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPX2 Performance, Length: 230 x 60 mm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BSA DUB

Stem

Race Face Chester

Handlebar

Race Face Chester Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm

Saddle

SDG Fly MTN

Seatpost

Iridium Dropper

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6K DUB 32T 32

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle Trigger 12s, Clamp: MMX

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50 12s

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle 12s

Chain Guide

e*thirteen TRS+ ISCG05

Brakes

SRAM Guide T

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Sun Ringle Duroc SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 35 mm, Weight: 1018 g

Tires

MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

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