MSRP | $5,899 | $5,299 | $5,399 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Enduro | Enduro | Enduro |
Weight | 31.0 lbs | 32.0 lbs | |
| Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 | Fox Performance Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ | |
Wheels | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant | X01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant Carbon | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 160mm | 160mm | 160mm |
Rear Travel | 150mm | 150mm | 160mm |
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Summary | The Trek Slash 9.8, Canyon Strive CF 8.0, and Santa Cruz Megatower S / Carbon C / 29 are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bikes. The Strive CF 8.0 has better components and a better fork, while the Megatower S / Carbon C / 29 has aluminum 29″ aluminum wheels and more travel. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & seatstay, alloy 1x-specific chainstay, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, G2 Geometry, 150mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit | Canyon Strive CF, Material: Carbon, Travel: 150 mm, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit | Megatower S / Carbon C / 29 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | Fox Performance 36 Float, GRIP adjustable damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 36 Performance Elite, Travel: 160 mm, Technology: FIT4, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 36 Float Performance 160mm 29" Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air | FOX FLOAT DPX2 Performance Elite, Length: 230 x 60 mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ (400 S, 450 M, 500 L-XL, 550 XXL) Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Press Fit, 92mm | SRAM BSA DUB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom | Canyon | Acros | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35mm clamp, 0 degree | Canyon G5 | Race Face Aeffect R 40mm |
Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width | Canyon G5 Carbon Riserbar, Material: Carbon, Rise: 20 mm | Race Face Aeffect R |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails | SDG Radar | WTB Silverado Pro |
Seatpost | Bontrager Line, internal routing, 31.6mm, 15.5: 100mm, 17.5 & 18.5: 125mm, 19.5 & 21.5: 150mm | FOX Transfer Performance Elite | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Pedals | Not included | None included | |
Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on | Canyon G5 | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch | SRAM XO1 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
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Crank | Truvativ Descendant 7k Eagle DUB, 32T Direct Mount | Truvativ Descendant Carbon DUB 32T | SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 30t - 170mm |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed | SRAM X01 Eagle Trigger 12s | SRAM GX Eagle |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
Chain Guide | e*thirteen TRS+ ISCG05 | MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide | |
Brakes | SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code R |
Rims | Bontrager Line Carbon 30, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear, tubeless strips included, valves sold separately | Reynolds TR 309, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 702 g | Reynolds TR 309 XD, Rim Material: Carbon, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 1053 g | Race Face AR Offset 30 29" Rims |
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Spokes | DT Competition (32) | ||
Front Hub | DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade) | ||
Rear Hub | DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade) | ||
Tires | Bontrager SE4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.40˝ | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29"x2.5", 3C Silkshield, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2, 29"x2.4", 3C Silkshield |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock | Avid Centerline 200mm |