2020 Canyon

Strive CFR LTD

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$9,500
Weight31.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Ultimate
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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)

28 mph

Strive CFR LTD

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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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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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Canyon Strive CFR 9.0 LTD on test – a perfect all-rounder with sophisticated spec

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!

Highs
  • Balanced handling

  • Equal measures of fun and composure

  • Good value for money

Lows
  • Seat tube angle could be steeper

  • FIT4 damper instead of the GRIP2 in the fork

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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 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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorCfr

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

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, RockShox’s Super Deluxe Ultimate provides the ultimate in smooth, tuneable rear- suspension performance.

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 carbon-fiber G5 Riser bar offers the perfect combination of width (780mm) and rise (30mm).

Saddle

SDG Radar

Seatpost

ROCKSHOX REVERB AXS

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

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.

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 3Zero Moto

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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