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Strive CFR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
€5,999($6,976)| Weight | 29.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
< 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" +
Summary
The Canyon Strive is a versatile enduro bike that excels with its innovative Shapeshifter system, allowing on-the-fly adjustments to geometry and suspension for efficient climbing and capable descending. It offers a lively, trail-like feel despite its long travel, with well-tuned suspension that provides a balanced mix of sensitivity and support. While praised for its value and performance, some reviews note conservative geometry and occasional complexity with the Shapeshifter remote.
Shapeshifter system for on-the-fly geometry and suspension adjustment
Excellent value for a high-end carbon enduro bike
Lively and nimble handling with a trail-like feel
Well-balanced and supportive suspension performance
Versatile, capable of both efficient climbing and aggressive descending
Conservative geometry compared to some modern enduro bikes
Shapeshifter remote can be clunky or require getting used to
Slack seat tube angle in climb mode
Suspension damping may feel over-damped for lighter riders
Potential cockpit clutter with multiple levers
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 BikeThe Canyon Strive CFR has been one of the most versatile enduro bikes on the market ever since it first launched.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineIt actually works really well, and with minimal practice I was able to switch modes multiple times on familiar descents without too much fumbling.
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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.
Oct 2020 · Christoph Bayer
The Canyon Strive CFR has been one of the most versatile enduro bikes on the market ever since it first launched. Some keyboard warriors claim that the head angle is too steep or the reach is too short. Is that really the case and how does Jack Moir's team replica model fare on a demanding EWS stage?
Balanced handling
Plush, sensitive suspension
Precise and intuitive
Super quiet
All the levers require getting used to
Slack seat tube angle because of the tall front end
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?
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...
Feb 2020 · Jordan Villella
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
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
| Frame | Canyon Strive CFR, Material: Carbon, Travel: 150 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Factory, Travel: 170 mm, Technology: Fit4, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 Factory, Length: 230 x 60 mm Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA Cinch |
| Stem | Canyon G5 |
| Handlebar | Canyon G5 Riserbar, Material: Carbon, Rise: 20 mm (S/M), Rise: 30 mm (L/XL) |
| Saddle | SDG Radar |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Performance Elite Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Next SL G5 Carbon 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M9100 12s, Clamp: I-Spec EV |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 10-51 12s |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 12s |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen TRS+ ISCG05 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss EXC 1200, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: Ratchet | DT Swiss EXC 1200 SH12, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: Ratchet |
|---|---|
| Tires | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-MT900, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
First added June 9
Last updated June 9
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