2024 Strive:ON

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Hi! I ride a Trek Rail with a Lyrik 170/160 coil at the back.
Would this bike worth the difference in terms of money (selling mine and spending a lot more)?

Ps: I really like my ebike, but wonder what could be gained in terms of speed/confidance in the rough trails.

Not really to be honest. You have a great bike.

Given the choice of the two if I were buying now, I’d recommend the Canyon. Out the box it’s a better enduro bike. It’s almost degree slacker head angle - steeper seat tube for climbs and better battery integration (Treks RIB is a bit annoying to be honest).

The mullet works well on this bike too in my experience.

But it’s not night and day difference between what you have already.

 

[RJUK]

What's your thoughts on this vs a Levo?

 

[RJUK]

A lot of people on Pink Bike commenting about the headset cable routing and citing that as being the only reason they wouldn't buy the bike...

What am I missing here?! Is it that much of a problem? And WTF is cable tourism?!!!

 

[Durrti]

Anyone want to ship one of these to the US for me

 

[Jdog]

What are people getting for delivery dates? Website says 3-10 business days, I have been given 22nd May to 3rd of June.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

What's your thoughts on this vs a Levo?

I think it’s quite a bit better for me personally, in the following:

Better rear suspension performance
More travel
Better motor
More range / more efficient
Slightly bigger battery with option to run lighter battery
Built in gps
Better value for money

 

[RJUK]

I think it’s quite a bit better for me personally, in the following:

Better rear suspension performance
More travel
Better motor
More range / more efficient
Slightly bigger battery with option to run lighter battery
Built in gps
Better value for money

Sounds great. Thanks for this. Interesting that the rear suspension performance is better.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Sounds great. Thanks for this. Interesting that the rear suspension performance is better.

Levo is a good all rounder.

But the leverage rate on it is quite high and I don’t think you can get as effective performance out of 150 travel with 55mm stroke, compared to 160mm travel and 65mm stroke shock.

There’s a bit more to it than that, but im not sure the Levo is as sensitive and the shock has to work way harder in its stroke IMO, owing to a higher leverage ratio amongst other things.

The Strive feels more sensitive and can use all the travel when required without any big bottom outs.

The seat angle is also steeper on the strive which makes it easier to climb - I tend to do steep climbs with the saddle about 1/3 raised on the dropper and perch my butt on the nose of the saddle. Steeper seat angle helps here for sure.

To add- every new bike released at the moment is moving forwards with geo/ suspension design and overall performance. Levo was great 24 months ago but stuff has moved on. Not massive, but progress is steady and all the marginal gains add up

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

What are people getting for delivery dates? Website says 3-10 business days, I have been given 22nd May to 3rd of June.

 

[Jdog]

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[Rob Rides EMTB]

For anyone looking to use a spare battery on a Strive:ON you will need the following part:

CAYN EP1731-03 BOS PT WASHER

It’s a small plastic spacer that attaches to the Bosch Powertube battery. It’s not yet listed on Canyons site but if you start a chat they can order them.

 

[RJUK]

For anyone looking to use a spare battery on a Strive:ON you will need the following part:

CAYN EP1731-03 BOS PT WASHER

It’s a small plastic spacer that attaches to the Bosch Powertube battery. It’s not yet listed on Canyons site but if you start a chat they can order them.

Does it go at the top or bottom ofthe battery? As I guess that will have an effect on weight distribution.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Does it go at the top or bottom ofthe battery? As I guess that will have an effect on weight distribution.

On the top. But it’s a tiny plastic spacer probably weighs 20 grams

 

[RJUK]

On the top. But it’s a tiny plastic spacer probably weighs 20 grams

That's fine - I was more worried about it going on the bottom and pushing the battery weight higher up the downtube.

 

[billium]

I am in the market for a new bike and this bike ticks most boxes but the sizing looks way off.

I am 5'6" ( 167cm) so according to Canyon I am at the upper end of size small.
But the small frame geometry seems way too big for me! Wheelbase is 1245 and Reach is 450
That is comparable to Medium Whyte E160 and S3 Specialized Levo.
Estimating RAD from the side-on picture I get 835mm - about 55mm more than my RAD

Do Canyon just recommend larger or am I missing something?

 

[CaptainPuke]

What are people getting for delivery dates? Website says 3-10 business days, I have been given 22nd May to 3rd of June.

I ordered mine on the 11th and at that time the website was saying 3-10 days for delivery. After ordering it gave me an estimated delivery between 22nd and 2nd June. However within the day Canyon had picked and shipped it and I got a notification from UPS that delivery due... tomorrow! So providing it turns up (tracking still saying tomorrow, within a three hour window) I'll be well impressed with that!

 

[RJUK]

What's everyone's plans for the handlebars? I want to put 35mm bars on, but for whatever reason Canyon decide to try to lock us into theirs with a 31.8mm bar...

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

What's everyone's plans for the handlebars? I want to put 35mm bars on, but for whatever reason Canyon decide to try to lock us into theirs with a 31.8mm bar...

AH1 31.8 Black

FEATURES Made from aerospace grade 7050 T74 aluminum Spiral butting technology (improves strength / reduces weight) Centre guidelines for easy stem alignment Cut guidelines on both ends of handlebarSmooth matte black finish SPECIFICATIONS 800mm width 31.8mm clamp diameter8° Backsweep5° Upsweep...

freerideuk.co.uk

Nice bars - backsweep / upsweep comfortable and a selection of rise. Good finish

 

[RJUK]

AH1 31.8 Black

FEATURES Made from aerospace grade 7050 T74 aluminum Spiral butting technology (improves strength / reduces weight) Centre guidelines for easy stem alignment Cut guidelines on both ends of handlebarSmooth matte black finish SPECIFICATIONS 800mm width 31.8mm clamp diameter8° Backsweep5° Upsweep...

freerideuk.co.uk

Nice bars - backsweep / upsweep comfortable and a selection of rise. Good finish

Thanks. I'm ideally after carbon bars though, to get rid of a bit of trail buzz.

I had the OneUp bars before and liked them.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Thanks. I'm ideally after carbon bars though, to get rid of a bit of trail buzz.

I had the OneUp bars before and liked them.

You might find you prefer 31.8 aluminium after trying them Basically zero benefit to 35mm bars.

 

[RJUK]

You might find you prefer 31.8 aluminium after trying them Basically zero benefit to 35mm bars.

So is there any value changing the bars at all? It was mostly to save my hands/wrists that I went for the compliant OneUp Carbon bars.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

So is there any value changing the bars at all? It was mostly to save my hands/wrists that I went for the compliant OneUp Carbon bars.

31.8 bars are usually not as stiff as 35 bars, so you’re likely to find them more comfortable.

The OneUp bars solve some of the stiffness issues that 35mm bars have. But with a 31.8mm bar stock you’ll probably find there’s no need.

Ive moved back to 31.8 bars on my bikes

 

[davosaurusrex]

The only 35mm bars I'd consider are the Oneups

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I ordered mine on the 11th and at that time the website was saying 3-10 days for delivery. After ordering it gave me an estimated delivery between 22nd and 2nd June. However within the day Canyon had picked and shipped it and I got a notification from UPS that delivery due... tomorrow! So providing it turns up (tracking still saying tomorrow, within a three hour window) I'll be well impressed with that!

Worlds first delivery?? Pics!!

 

[RJUK]

Is anyone else going to fit the Kiox 300? If so, any ideas what kit I'd need to fit one?

 

[InRustWeTrust]

Levo is a good all rounder.

But the leverage rate on it is quite high and I don’t think you can get as effective performance out of 150 travel with 55mm stroke, compared to 160mm travel and 65mm stroke shock.

There’s a bit more to it than that, but im not sure the Levo is as sensitive and the shock has to work way harder in its stroke IMO, owing to a higher leverage ratio amongst other things.

The Strive feels more sensitive and can use all the travel when required without any big bottom outs.

The seat angle is also steeper on the strive which makes it easier to climb - I tend to do steep climbs with the saddle about 1/3 raised on the dropper and perch my butt on the nose of the saddle. Steeper seat angle helps here for sure.

To add- every new bike released at the moment is moving forwards with geo/ suspension design and overall performance. Levo was great 24 months ago but stuff has moved on. Not massive, but progress is steady and all the marginal gains add up

you make my shopping finger itching, so close to order one to replace my vitus e-sommet

 

[Mars2]

Mine on the way with DHL. I order it Sunday 14 ( 2 days ago)

I have also Burgtec 50mm rise handlebar on the way

 

[Jdog]

Mine on the way with DHL. I order it Sunday 14 ( 2 days ago)

Tell me your secret...I ordered mine on Saturday 13th and have 23rd May to 3rd June

 

[Mars2]

I'm in Europe

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Some spare stuff that might be useful for future servicing etc

Bashguard.

Canyon GP7287-01 Bashguard

Use your bike's serial number or the part number to find the right spare parts for your bike.

www.canyon.com

Spacers if fitting different fork and you want a higher stem stack:

Canyon GP7042-01 Spacer Kit

Use your bike's serial number or the part number to find the right spare parts for your bike.

www.canyon.com

Headset bearings

Canyon GP7273-01 Headset

Use your bike's serial number or the part number to find the right spare parts for your bike.

www.canyon.com