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    MSRP
    $4,999
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Enduro
    Weight
    33.8 lbs
    6.8
    Frame
    Carbon
    Fox Performance Elite Float 36
    Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    XT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    170mm
    Rear Travel
    150mm
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Strive CF 8 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Strive CF 8
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    Gear Range

    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 CF 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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

    ColorX-Ray

    Fork

    Fox 36 Performance Elite 29", FOX 36 Performance fork provides 170mm of supple suspension in a flex-free chassis that boosts your control.

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox DPX2 Performance Elite, The FOX DPX2 piggyback shock ensures consistent performance on the longest and most technical descents.

    Travel150mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano MT800, Threaded, Hassle-free Shimano Hollowtech II threaded bottom bracket

    Stem

    Canyon G5 Stem

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Fizik Terra Alpaca X5

    Seatpost

    Iridium Dropper Post, Iridium dropper posts provide seat-height adjustability, varying depending on frame size. Internally routed, cable actuated, 30.9mm diameter.

    TypeDropper

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Canyon G5 Grips, Canyon G5 lock-on grips for huge grip and control.

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Precise 1x12 drivetrain.

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT M8100 32T, Shimano XT crankset sports a 32-tooth chainring and 165mm crankarms for optimal pedaling clearance.

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, Rear derailleur shifter, 12-speed, Textured rubber lever pad, Multi-Release, 2-way release, I-Spec EV clamp allows 14mm lateral adjustment and 20-degrees rotation adjustment, 130 g

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%.

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M7100 12s

    Chain Guide

    MRP V2 ISCG Chainguide, MRP’s guide keeps your chain in place on rocky descents and protects your chainring with its patented, integrated skid.

    Brakes

    Shimano XT 4-piston brake, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection, ICE TECH brake pads, 410 g

    TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss EX1700 | DT Swiss EX1700, DT's aluminum enduro-racing wheelset combines a wide (30mm) aluminum rim with DT's reliable 350 ratchet hub.

    Tires

    MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', MAXXIS DHRII 2.4" rear tire provides outstanding grip and braking control. | Maxxis Assegai 29x2,5", The Assegai brings outstanding grip and cornering control in both wet and dry conditions.

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT86, 180mm, 180mm Shimano RT86 rotor provides a good balance of stopping power and modulation. | Shimano RT86, 203mm, A big (203mm) Shimano RT86 brake rotor delivers equally big stopping power.

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