{"id":49096,"date":"2023-05-09T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=727470"},"modified":"2023-05-09T11:36:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T09:36:07","slug":"canyon-releases-race-bred-striveon-with-160mm-of-rear-travel","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/canyon-releases-race-bred-striveon-with-160mm-of-rear-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Canyon releases race-bred Strive:ON with 160mm of rear travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canyon’s new e-enduro bike has mullet wheels, up-to-date geometry and Bosch’s Performance Line CX Race Motor <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 09 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Strive:ON is Canyon\u2019s first enduro-specific electric bike and features an aggressive geometry, carbon frame and 160mm of rear-suspension travel.<\/p>\n

The new bike sits between the Spectral:ON<\/a> and Torque:ON<\/a> in Canyon\u2019s electric mountain bike line-up, with the prices starting at \u00a35,499\/\u20ac5,799 for the CFR Underdog edition and \u00a36,699\/\u20ac6,999 for the CFR, both of which feature a Bosch Performance Line CX electric bike motor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A flagship CFR LTD model will be available later in the year, sporting a custom Fabien Barel colour scheme and Bosch\u2019s 2 Line CX Race motor<\/a>. Prices for the limited-edition model will start at \u00a38,999\/\u20ac9,499.<\/p>\n

All models are available with either 625Wh or 750Wh batteries, with the larger-capacity battery adding an extra \u00a3200\/\u20ac200 to the bike\u2019s price.<\/p>\n

The Strive:ON is available now to order in Europe, with bikes arriving on US shores later in the summer. Canyon has yet to confirm an exact date or US pricing.<\/p>\n

Carbon frame and a moto-stye skidplate<\/h2>\n
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The new Strive:ON uses the same sealed bearings as the Sender DH bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Canyon<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Strive:ON features a full carbon fibre frame that Canyon say uses the same carbon layup as the top-tier Strive CFR and weighs in at 3,268g for a size medium, including all assembly parts.<\/p>\n

A Horst-link suspension linkage<\/a> is still used, similar to that on the non-assisted Strive, but the shock is now horizontally mounted to leave room for the motor, top tube storage and a bottle cage.<\/p>\n

Canyon hasn\u2019t included the Shapeshifter system found on the Strive. The Shapeshifter system uses a Fox-built air piston in the shock mount, which alters the damper\u2019s position, giving the bike two geometry and travel settings for pedal efficiency and downhill ability.<\/p>\n

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Bosch\u2019s Performance Line motors offer 85Nm of torque and a maximum of 600 watts of power.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The bike has been designed around Bosch\u2019s Performance Line motors and also uses the brand\u2019s PowerTube batteries.<\/p>\n

Canyon offers the bike with a 625Wh or 750Wh battery pack on all frame sizes, with the brand wanting to give riders the option of a lighter bike or a longer range.<\/p>\n

The motor and battery terminal are protected by a moto-inspired skidplate, allowing the bike to ground out on technical terrain without damaging the frame or motor, according to Canyon.<\/p>\n

Magnets feature on the inside of the guard to hold the retaining bolts when changing the battery, so you don\u2019t lose them.<\/p>\n

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The Strive:ON CFR features a Fox X2 Performance rear shock.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While all the models in the Strive:ON line-up feature air shocks<\/a>, Canyon says the new bike is compatible with a coil shock.<\/p>\n

Coil shocks are becoming more common on electric mountain bikes<\/a>, because the weight penalty is less of an issue when you have a motor to assist on the climbs.<\/p>\n

All the bikes in the Strive:ON line-up feature a 170mm fork, with Canyon saying the bike is not dual-crown compatible, because the wide down tube that houses the battery would cause the fork to interfere with the steering angle.<\/p>\n

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The top tube has bolts for mounting various storage.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The underside of the top tube has bolts for on-bike storage systems such as a tube or multi-tool holder, while the forks will feature Canyon\u2019s new screw-on fenders that mount directly to RockShock Zeb and Fox 38 forks.<\/p>\n

Long reach and a mixed wheel size<\/h2>\n
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Canyon says the 27.5in rear wheel improves acceleration and agility through tight trails<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Canyon says it has updated the Strive:ON\u2019s geometry compared to the non-assisted Strive, adapting the bike to meet the demands of e-enduro racing, which combines downhill trails with technical climbing stages.<\/p>\n

The Strive:ON has a claimed head angle of 63.5 degrees, which is up-to-date with current geometry trends for enduro bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A reach measurement of 475mm for a medium-sized bike makes it longer than other bikes in its class, such as the Orbea Wild<\/a>, which has a 450mm reach for a similar-sized frame.<\/p>\n

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S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>395<\/td>420<\/td>435<\/td>460<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>584<\/td>610<\/td>637<\/td>665<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length<\/b> (mm) <\/td>110<\/td>120<\/td>130<\/td>145<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/b> (degrees) <\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Effective seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees) <\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td>78<\/td> <\/tr>
Actual seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees) <\/td>72.3<\/td>72.6<\/td>73<\/td>73.3<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>445<\/td>445<\/td>445<\/td>445<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,245<\/td>1,274<\/td>1,304<\/td>1,336<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>628<\/td>637<\/td>646<\/td>660<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>450<\/td>475<\/td>500<\/td>525<\/td> <\/tr>
Spacers <\/b>(mm)<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td> <\/tr>
Stem<\/b> (mm)<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td> <\/tr>
Handlebar Width <\/b>(mm)<\/td>780<\/td>780<\/td>800<\/td>800<\/td> <\/tr>
Crank arm length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>165<\/td>165<\/td>165<\/td>165<\/td> <\/tr>
Dropper travel<\/b> (mm)<\/td>150<\/td>170<\/td>200<\/td>200<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>