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Strive CFR LTD
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$9,500| Weight | 31.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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.
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
Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer
The Canyon Strive won our last enduro bike group test. However, a lot of new bikes have been released since and we were very excited to see whether the former test winner with its unique Shapeshifter could stay at the top!
Balanced handling
Equal measures of fun and composure
Good value for money
Seat tube angle could be steeper
FIT4 damper instead of the GRIP2 in the fork
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, Neon colours may fade in direct sunlight!, Material: Carbon, Travel: 150 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Cfr |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, Travel: 170 mm, Technology: Charger 2.1 RC2, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm, Highly tunable DebonAir spring, High and low speed compression adjust, Ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, RockShox’s Super Deluxe Ultimate provides the ultimate in smooth, tuneable rear- suspension performance. Travel: 150mm |
| 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 carbon-fiber G5 Riser bar offers the perfect combination of width (780mm) and rise (30mm). |
| Saddle | SDG Radar |
| Seatpost | ROCKSHOX REVERB AXS Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Canyon G5 Lock-On, Canyon's G5 Lock-On grips are comfortable and secure. |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
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| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299 Eagle 10-50 12s |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12s |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen TRS+ ISCG05 |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC, SRAM’s top-tier, 4-piston brakes offer big stopping power, excellent modulation, and critical on-the-fly adjustments. Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Zipp 3Zero Moto |
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| 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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Last updated January 10
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