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STRIVING FOR VICTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Canyon revamp their Strive CFR enduro bike with a focus on flat-out speed<\/p>\n\n

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THE NEWLY-UNVEILED BIKES & KIT GETTING US EXCITED THIS MONTH<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With Canyon\u2019s Torque <\/strong>park bike and Spectral trail rig moving from 650b to 29in wheels, the Strive is no longer their only long-travel 29er, so the German direct-sale brand have been able to design this new version with a sole focus on the top step of the podium. The geometry\u2019s had a major overhaul and is seriously long, low and slack, and you still get the brand\u2019s \u2018Shapeshifter\u2019 mechanism, which lets you adjust the geometry, firm up the suspension and reduce the rear-wheel travel on the fly. The front triangle is said to be 25 per cent stiffer, for more direct handling. Offset headset cups let you tailor the reach by +\/-5mm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

WHO\u2019S IT FOR?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This is a thoroughbred race bike for those who are after an uncompromising ride to hunt KOMs and podiums.<\/p>\n\n

KEY STATS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Travel: <\/strong>170mm front, 160\/ 140mm rear, four-bar linkage <\/p>\n\n

Wheels: <\/strong>29in <\/p>\n\n

Frame: <\/strong>\u2018CFR\u2019 carbon fibre, S-XL<\/p>\n\n

Geometry: <\/strong>63-degree head angle, 76.5-degree seat tube angle (+1.5 degrees in \u2018pedal\u2019 mode), 480 +\/-5mm reach (M), 435mm chainstays<\/p>\n\n

Extras: <\/strong>Tool storage mount <\/p>\n\n

Pricing: <\/strong>From \u00a34,749 + shipping<\/p>\n\n

Available: <\/strong>Size L from May, others later in 2022<\/p>\n\n

More info: <\/strong>www.canyon.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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NEO GETS ALL-NEW GEO<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Cannondale update their Moterra Neo e-bike<\/p>\n\n

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NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With their new <\/strong>Moterra Neo trail e-MTB, Cannondale say they\u2019ve focused on optimising handling. Not only have they updated the geometry, but each size gets a unique suspension layout and tweaks to its frame construction. The bike is powered by a Bosch motor, which delivers 85Nm of max torque and can boost your output by up to 340 per cent, with a large-capacity 750Wh battery. Add 150mm of travel and 29in wheels, and it should pack a powerful punch.<\/p>\n\n

WHO\u2019S IT FOR?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

All-mountain and trail riders who want a rugged, powerful e-bike with a proven motor. Enduro riders after more travel and a mullet wheel set-up should check out the burlier Moterra Neo LT.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

KEY STATS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Travel: <\/strong>150mm front and rear, four-bar linkage <\/p>\n\n

Wheels: <\/strong>29in (650b rear on S)<\/p>\n\n

Frame: <\/strong>Carbon fibre (Neo 1\/2) or aluminium alloy (Neo 3\/4), S-XL<\/p>\n\n

Motor\/battery: <\/strong>Bosch Performance Line CX\/Bosch PowerTube 750Wh<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Geometry: <\/strong>65-degree head angle, 77-degree seat tube angle, 485mm reach (L), 455mm chainstays (452mm on S)<\/p>\n\n

Extras: <\/strong>Mounts for bottle cage, mudguards, panniers and kickstand; light (Neo 1)<\/p>\n\n

Pricing: <\/strong>\u00a35,000 to \u00a38,250<\/p>\n\n

Available: <\/strong>Summer 2022<\/p>\n\n

More info: <\/strong>www.cannondale.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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SWITCHING THINGS UP<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

New Orange Switch 7 boasts a hidden linkage<\/p>\n\n