2024 Strive:ON

[RJUK]

Sorry I should have stated - Large frame. But there’s a load of space in there! Might just not quite be slammed on a medium.

Brakes - Hope Tech4 V4 are just next level and everything else feels weak now I’m used to them.

Bars - No performance gains in carbon bars IMO, especially 35mm where they can be way too harsh and stiff, happy with these alu Title MTB 31.8 50mm rise

I actually think the OneUp and the OEM droppers are extremely similar.

I guess it's probably just a few grams of weight? And the bling factor.

Why the Title bars over say, the Burgtec ones?

What's the feel like on the Hopes? I guess modulation is probably more important than outright power as even the weakest brakes should be able to lock the wheels up. They certainly look ace.

 

[Mars2]

Looks good. Hope brakes? How come you changed from the XT?

How do you find the dropper? The Canyon one on my Spectral had some play so the saddle could twist slightly side to side.

Weren't tempted by a carbon bar or new stem? (I know the silly spacers make it more difficult.)

My old Heckler came with carbon bar when I was doing top to bottom bike park run in the French Alps I was getting cramps in the arm. Moving to 35mm Fat bar alloy canceled this cramp in front arm.

 

[M AP]

@Rob Rides EMTB i know that Canyon has their own side loading water bottle cage (I think it’s the one on your build?) Can you see any issue with fitment and use of a Fidlock bottle mount?

No isses. I have mounted fidlock 590ml bottle.

 

[CrispyDesigns]

No isses. I have mounted fidlock 590ml bottle.

Thanks @M AP

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Proper Pics:

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Bike is slacker than most on my measurement device. 62.8 degrees - similar to my 29er Kenevo which rips!

In fact one of the slackest bikes I’ve measured on my angle measurement device in my studio.

 

[RJUK]

Carbon cranks?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Carbon cranks?

Yes.

Raceface Era. Guaranteed for life, even from crashes.

First Look: Race Face's Era Carbon Cranks Are Guaranteed For Life - Pinkbike

The Era carbon cranks use a stainless steel plate to keep them looking fresh.

m.pinkbike.com

Edit: disclosure, Raceface sent them FOC to test.

 

[thewanted]

RIDERS!

 

[Obikaii]

Pulled the pin,just ordered a Strive Cfr Ltd size medium,delivery dates quoted are June 5th to 16th to the UK,so maybe a bit quicker than stated on the website.

 

[RJUK]

RIDERS!

Foive haandred millimetres in a soize laaaaage…

 

[Obikaii]

Foive haandred millimetres in a soize laaaaage…

Gotta love the Aussie language,should come with subtitles though

 

[RJUK]

Yeah. He has great enthusiasm though.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Nukeproof downtube protector. Not perfect fit, hope it will dampen down stone flicks and protect a bit. Cheap.£9

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/nukeproof-dissent-mtb-down-tube-protector

 

[Obikaii]

Yeah,seems like a genuine enthusiast,I like his videos.
I reckon Rob should go out there to do a Pommy vs Aussie emtb challenge, would make a great few videos,I'm sure Rob would like a week in Spain

 

[Obikaii]

Nukeproof downtube protector. Not perfect fit, hope it will dampen down stone flicks and protect a bit. Cheap.£9

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/nukeproof-dissent-mtb-down-tube-protector

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Must of read my mind Rob,just picked up my phone to do a search for some protection wrap.

 

[thewanted]

Nukeproof downtube protector. Not perfect fit, hope it will dampen down stone flicks and protect a bit. Cheap.£9

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/nukeproof-dissent-mtb-down-tube-protector

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Did you wrap the frame? Just wondering if that downtube protector would stick to the wrap.

The bike looks fantastic with the changes you’ve made!

 

[RJUK]

Did you wrap the frame? Just wondering if that downtube protector would stick to the wrap.

The bike looks fantastic with the changes you’ve made!

I'm going to Invisiframe mine. Wasn't sure if this would be a decent option..

Frameguard | MTB & EMTB Frame Protection

www.rockstopmtb.co.uk

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I bought this. I only used a few bits (did downtube and top tube and a couple of other bits)

Specialized Levo Mylar Protector Kit

<span>A comprehensive kit of die-cut mylar protector decals for 2019-20 Turbo Levo</span>

www.jscycleshack.com

I then stuck that Nukeproof protector over the top of the clear plastic downtube protector.

 

[thewanted]

I bought this. I only used a few bits (did downtube and top tube and a couple of other bits)

Specialized Levo Mylar Protector Kit

<span>A comprehensive kit of die-cut mylar protector decals for 2019-20 Turbo Levo</span>

www.jscycleshack.com

I then stuck that Nukeproof protector over the top of the clear plastic downtube protector.

Thanks very much

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Thanks very much

Can see it under the black rubber protector - stretches round to just under the canyon logo each side.

 

[RJUK]

I like the Invisiframe protection... I just don't like fitting it...

 

[Mars2]

Mine a bit pimped.

 

[Mars2]

I had to make groove with the grinder at the bottom of the burgtec stem so that it link to the pin of the canyon headset that turn with brake line.

 

[RJUK]

I had to make groove with the grinder at the bottom of the burgtec stem so that it link to the pin of the canyon headset that turn with brake line.

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Does anyone make aftermarket stems that link up to the Canyon spacers, or do Canyon just expect you to stick exclusively to their cockpit?!

 

[Mars2]

It’s very easy to make a groove at the bottom of any stem. Take 10 minutes max. You use the canyon part as template to mark where to grind

 

[Mars2]

I love the canyon setup. Look how clean the bar look! You don’t need extra line length because everything turn together. Bye bye AXS

 

[Mars2]

Compare to that mess on my Heckler

 

[Mars2]

Clean vs messy

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Agree - integrated headset clean look!