2020 Canyon

Strive CF 7.0

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$3,699
Weight33.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Select
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Strive CF 7.0
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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 7.0

26 mph

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Highest gear

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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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MTBR
Canyon Launches two new Strive CFR models for 2020

Feb 2020

Pound for pound, and component by component, the new Strive CFRs are the best-equipped enduro bikes on the market for the money. - Mtbr.com

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Strive CF, Light, strong, and brilliant—the full-carbon Strive instantly morphs from a downhill shredder into a climbing machine with a push of its Shapeshifter paddle. No proprietary shocks required. Simply brilliant.

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorsStealth; Team Infrared

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select, Travel: 160 mm, Technology: Charger RC, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, RockShox's Super Deluxe Select R gives the Strive 150 millimeters of plush, air-sprung suspension in a light and easily-tuned package.

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BSA DUB, Hassle-free SRAM DUB threaded bottom bracket.

Stem

Canyon G5, The Canyon G5 stem (40mm extension) is both incredibly strong and beautifully designed.

Handlebar

Canyon G5 Riserbar, Our aluminum G5 Riser bar offers the perfect combination of width (780mm) and rise (30mm).

Saddle

SDG Fly MTN

Seatpost

Iridium Dropper

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Canyon G5 Lock-On, Canyon's G5 Lock-On grips are comfortable and secure.

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6K AL DUB 32T, Stiff, durable, and secure—SRAM’s patented tooth profile keeps your chain in place while short (165mm) crank arms reduce pedal strikes.

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle Trigger 12s

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50 12s, SRAM's NX Eagle 11-50 cassette packs a wide, 454% gear range into a surprisingly affordable package.

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle 12s

Chain Guide

e*thirteen TRS+ ISCG05

Brakes

SRAM Guide R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss E 1900, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 994 g | DT Swiss E 1900 SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: Pawl, Weight: 1132 g

Tires

MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', MAXXIS DHRII 2.4" rear tire provides outstanding grip and braking control.

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline, 180mm, 180mm SRAM Centerline rear rotor offers excellent braking control. | SRAM Centerline, 200mm, SRAM's 200mm Centerline front rotor ensures you always have stopping power to spare.

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