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Today’s Deals2019 Canyon
Strive CFR Frameset
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,999| Weight | 8.4 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Canyon Strive is a versatile enduro bike praised for its innovative Shapeshifter system, which dynamically adjusts geometry and suspension for efficient climbing and capable descending. It offers a light, nimble feel with well-tuned suspension that provides good mid-stroke support and uses travel effectively. While some find its geometry conservative and the Shapeshifter remote takes getting used to, it delivers excellent value and performance across varied terrain.
Shapeshifter system adjusts geometry and suspension for climbing and descending efficiency
Light and nimble feel despite long travel
Excellent value for high-end carbon enduro bike
Well-tuned suspension with good mid-stroke support
Versatile performance across different trail types
Conservative geometry could be slacker for steep descents
Shapeshifter remote requires getting used to and can cause cockpit clutter
Seat tube angle is behind modern standards
Suspension damping may be over-damped for lighter riders
EXO casing tires lack durability on rocky terrain
It rides like a shorter travel bike. Its overall demeanor is more like a trail bike than what I expect from an enduro (race) bike right now.Bicycling
The Shapeshifter concept is the ultimate form that a multiple-mode rear suspension can take.
BIKE MagazineThe Strive is at the top of the pile in the long-travel trail/enduro category. The ride quality, value for money and versatility benefits of the Shapeshifter feature make it one of our most favourite bikes of all time.
Flow Mountain BikeBut get it on an steep, raggedy descent and I know I’ll be pining for the extra security that comes from a slightly slacker head angle.
MBRThis is a bloody quick bike, both up, down and along.
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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..
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.
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...
Dec 2019 · Matt Phillips
The Strive CFR 9.0 may look like an enduro race bike, but it's actually a lively trail bike.
Great value
Great pedaling and climbing manners
Sharp handling and lively feel
The Shapeshifter remote
Jul 2019
The Canyon Strive is an impressive bike, at the heart of the bike, is a system unique to Canyon, the Shapeshifter. It is so damn effective; it helps this long-travel bike mix it up with the big rigs on the descents and keep up on the climbs with bikes half its size. Watch the strive …
The ultimate enduro race bike.
Shapeshifter versatility.
Kickass value.
Race-ready spec.
Eye candy.
Crummy chainstay guard.
Water bottle hit Shapeshifter cover.
Large RockShox Reverb lever contributes to cockpit clutter.
Jan 2019
Canyon's totally reworked Strive CFR 9.0 Team is an extremely rapid and long-legged trail and enduro bike that impresses with a much-improved travel and geometry adjusting Shapeshifter system paired to big wheels. It's not the most radical shaped enduro rig out there, but it's blisteringly quick, versatile and excellent value nonetheless.
Jan 2019
Consumer-direct brand, Canyon Bikes, just updated its gadget-packed Strive with better usability, more modern geometry, Oh, and 29-inch wheels.
| Frame | Canyon Strive CFR, Material: Carbon, Travel: 150 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 Color: Team |
|---|---|
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 Factory, Length: 230 x 60 mm |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Performance Elite Type: Dropper |
First added October 16
Last updated January 10
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