Canyon Strive 2018 announced – all specs and prices
The wait is finally over! The launch of the 2018 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 is already a classic in the enduro racing scene and a common sight on the toughest trails all around the world. In our recent enduro bike group test under € 4000 , the 2017 model was able to gather many plus points – the Strive is still one of the most sought-after bikes in the segment. Anyone hoping for an entirely new Strive for 2018 will be disappointed though – Canyon is keeping the original frame for the fourth season in a row, only offering new specs and colourways.
The geometry of the Canyon Strive 2018
The Strive’s geometry remains unchanged from 2017. Introduced last season, the XS and XL option remain, giving customers the choice of 5 frame sizes in total.
| 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 | 648 mm | 658 mm |
| Head angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| Seat angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm |
| BB Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 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 |
| Laufradgröße | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ |
Improvements to the spec
In order to keep the Strive up to date in its fourth season, Canyon has further tweaked the specs. For 2018 the Strive will be available with 1-by drivetrains only with 5 out of 6 models running SRAMs 12-speed Eagle groupsets. All models now get a 170 mm fork up front, a good choice for the intended purpose. Many welcome details from last years bikes get carried over too, like the 150 mm dropper posts on all M, L and XL bikes.
Canyon Strive CF 2018 models
The carbon version of the Strive CF will be launched in four complete builds in 2018. The entry-level carbon model comes in at € 3,499, which is € 300 less than last year. The top specced team model Strive CF 9.0 Team keeps its € 5,499 price tag. Two aluminium models complete the lineup for € 2,799 and € 2,399 respectively. The carbon bikes are available in either stealth black or in the new blue and black team paint job, the aluminium bikes come in a Gun Metal finish or a poppy Lizard Lime option. Overall the bikes have become a bit cheaper or offer better parts when compared to last year’s models. Our value for money tip is the Strive AL 6.0 that leaves hardly anything to be desired for a fair price of € 2,799.
Canyon Strive CF 9.0 Team 2018
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RCT3, 170 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Wheels: Mavic Deemax Pro
Tires: Mavic Claw PRO 2.4 / MAVIC QUEST PRO XL 2.35
Seat post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150 mm
Price:€ 5,499
Canyon Strive CF 9.0 2018
Fork: FOX 36 FLOAT Factory, 170 mm
Rear shock: FOX FACTORY FLOAT DPX2 EVOL
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Wheels: DT Swiss EX 1501
SPLINE ONE
Tires: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4/MAXXIS MINION SEMI SLICK 2.3
Seat post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150 mm
Price:€ 4,999
Canyon Strive CF 8.0 2018
Fork: FOX 36 FLOAT Performance Elite, 170 mm
Rear shock: FOX Performance Elite DPX2
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Wheels: DT Swiss EX 1700 SPLINE
Tires: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4/MAXXIS MINION SEMI SLICK 2.3
Seat post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150 mm
Price: € 3,999
Canyon Strive CF 7.0 2018
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RCT3, 170 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Wheels: DT Swiss EX 1700 SPLINE
Tires: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4/MAXXIS MINION SEMI SLICK 2.3
Seat post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150 mm
Price: € 3,499
Canyon Strive AL 6.0 2018
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RCT3, 170 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1850 SPLINE
Tires: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4/MAXXIS MINION SEMI SLICK 2.3
Seat post: Kind Shock LEV SI 150 mm
Price: € 2,799
Canyon Strive AL 5.0 2018
Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 170 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch Plus R
Drivetrain: SRAM GX 1×11
Brakes: SRAM Guide R
Wheels: DT Swiss E 1850 SPLINE
Tires: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4/MAXXIS MINION SEMI SLICK 2.3
Seat post: Kind Shock LEV SI 150 mm
Price: € 2,399
For more information head to canyon.com.
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