Canyon Strive 2017 announced – all specs and prices
The wait is finally over! The launch of the 2017 Canyon Strive models has been as hotly anticipated as everyone’s next pay rise and now the new line-up has finally been released. Here’s our run-through of Canyon’s hot-to-trot enduro bikes for the coming season.
The Strive rapidly became hot property on the enduro scene, and the 2016 model was more than content to mix it against the significantly more expensive competition in our group test. With the Strive line now in its third year, Canyon have opted to fine-tune rather than invest in any overly radical developments – and that’s a good thing, as a lot of their tweaks have hit particular sweet-spots, which will play a definitive role for those looking to get their hands on a new bike in the imminent future.
The geometry of the Canyon Strive 2017
The most distinguishing changes affect the frame size and geometry, seeing the Strive exclusively coming in the brand’s longer race geometry for 2017, which was formerly the reserve of select models. Fortunately, there are also the new XS and XL sizes, so tall and small riders won’t be left at home.
| Größe | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 388 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Top tube | 576 mm | 600 mm | 629 mm | 348 mm | 658 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 155 mm |
| Stem | 40 mm | 40 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Head angle | 66° [+ 1,5°] | 66° [+ 1,5°] | 66° [+ 1,5°] | 66° [+ 1,5°] | 66° [+ 1,5°] |
| Seat angle | 73,5° [+ 1,5°] | 73,5° [+ 1,5°] | 73,5° [+ 1,5°] | 73,5° [+ 1,5°] | 73,5° [+ 1,5°] |
| Chainstay | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm |
| BB Height | 340 mm [+ 20 mm] | 340 mm [+ 20 mm] | 340 mm [+ 20 mm] | 340 mm [+ 20 mm] | 340 mm [+ 20 mm] |
| Wheelbase | 1132 mm | 1158 mm | 1188 mm | 1207 mm | 1240 mm |
| Reach | 402 mm | 422 mm | 448 mm | 468 mm | 487 mm |
| Stack | 592 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm | 627 mm | 643 mm |
Improvements to the spec
In terms of the build specs, Canyon have truly pulled the bikes to the front of the pack with these modernisations. All of the models now feature wider rims, and – aside from the Team models – they’re all rolling on MAXXIS tyres. The Race models with their single front chainring rely on a grippy Minion DHR II at the front and a lower profile Minion SS at the rear. The double chainringed bikes have a Minion DHR II at the rear as well. The M, L and XL frames come with a RockShox Reverb Stealth with 150 mm of adjustment, which surely marks a welcome addition for riders who ate their vegetables as children. Those teething problems that whirred around the Shapeshifter geometry adjustment system have allegedly been put to bed.
Canyon Strive CF 2017 models
The carbon version of the Strive CF will be launched in four complete builds in 2017, with prices ranging from € 3,799 to € 5,499. When it comes to three of these models, you can choose the fairly distinguished colours of the Factory Enduro Team or ‘Electric Blue.’ The Strive CF 9.0 Race cuts a lone figure, seeing it forego the team colours in favour of a more understated Stealth paintjob. The RockShox equipped bike come with 160 mm of fork travel, the Fox models offer 170 mm of front suspension. The carbon Strive comes exclusively with a 1x drivetrain, and three of the four bikes are kitted with SRAM’s latest X01 Eagle 1×12 drivetrain.
Canyon Strive CF 9.0 Race Team 2017
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RCT3, 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide Ultimate
Wheels: Mavic Deemax Pro
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 5.499 €
Canyon Strive CF 9.0 Race 2017
Fork: FOX Factory 36 FLOAT RC2, 170 mm
Rear shock: FOX Factory FLOAT X EVOL
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide RSC
Wheels: DT Swiss EX 1501 SPLINE ONE
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 4.999 €
Canyon Strive CF 8.0 Race 2017
Fork: FOX Performance 36 FLOAT, 170 mm
Rear shock: FOX Performance FLOAT X EVOL
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
Wheels: E*thirteen TRS+
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 4.499 €
Canyon Strive CF 7.0 Race 2017
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RC, 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM GX 1×11
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1650
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 3.799 €
Canyon Strive AL 2017 models
Alongside the four carbon-framed Strive rigs, Canyon have also created five more aluminium framed bikes, which retail between € 2,500 and € 3,699. Two of the bikes have 2x Shimano drivetrains, and unlike their predecessors they’ve now built around the same frame as the Race models.
Canyon Strive AL 6.0 Race 2017
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RCT3 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1650
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 3.699 €
Canyon Strive AL 6.0 2017
Fork: FOX Performance 36 FLOAT, 170 mm
Rear shock: FOX Performance FLOAT X EVOL
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore XT 2×11
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1650
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 3.299 €
Canyon Strive AL 5.0 Race 2017
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RC, 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM GX
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1650
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 2.999 €
Canyon Strive AL 5.0 2017
Fork: RockShox PIKE RC, 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM GX
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1900
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 2.799 €
Canyon Strive AL 4.0 Race 2017
Fork: RockShox Yari, 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus R DebonAir
Drivetrain: SRAM GX 1×11
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1900
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
Price: 2.599 €
Our impression
The Canyon Strive is a force to be reckoned with! Even as it heads into its third model year, the Strive upholds its rep as a super exciting enduro bike. These small improvements to its build spec are confirmation of its ability to keep on the pulse and offer a very cohesive total package. We’re enamoured with the CF 9.0 Race with the 170 mm travel from the FOX 36 forks, the sturdy DT Swiss EX 1501 wheels and the Stealth colourway for € 4,999. When it comes to value for money, then the glory has to go to the AL 5.0 Race at just € 2,999, which – with its RockShox Lyric RC forks, SRAM GX drivetrain and SRAM Guide R brakes – constitutes a seriously well thought-out spec. But regardless of what build you choose, the Canyon Strive delivers a hell of a lot of bike for your buck, so we’re expecting this Koblenz-born enduro weapon to be at the top of everyone’s Christmas list.
All the details on the new models can be found in detail on the Canyon Website.
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Words: Photos: Canyon
