2022 Canyon Strive Review | A Radicalised Enduro Race Bike That Lives & Dies By The Clock
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The all-new 4th generation Canyon Strive has arrived, bringing with it some hefty changes that are designed to turn up the dial on the enduro race track.
You might recall that when the last generation Strive arrived back in 2019, it was actually Canyon's first long travel 29er. As such, it was built to be a bit of an all-rounder and not just a flat-out race bike. Since then however, Canyon has introduced both the Spectral 29 and the Torque 29, and that's opened the door for the new Strive to let off the brakes and commit to going Full Enduro™. But is that necessarily a good thing?
Having spent a load of time on the current Strive, we've thoroughly enjoyed its balance handling and versatile suspension performance. So just how different is this new bike then?
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Canyon Strive Video Contents
0:00 - Canyon Strive Overview
0:42 - The Shapeshifter
1:11 - Geometry Updates
2:25 - Canyon Strive Price & Specs
2:56 - Canyon Strive Weight
3:19 - Canyon Strive Size Chart & Fit
4:02 - Strengths
6:20 - Weaknesses
7:49 - But Wait, There's More!
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I picked one of these (CFR) up a few weeks ago and I have to say, I have been blown away with how well it and I get along. As a Medium, it is a bit slacker and longer than my Large 2022 Propain Tyee, yet feels sharper and pivots better with the shorter chainstays while the rear end offers excellent support. Swapped out the wheels and bars for my preferred i9 Carbon Enduro S with Hydras and OneUp Carbon bar and installed a Wolf Tooth 200mm dropper instead of the 170mm stock unit and the weight is not bad at 33.4lbs considering the burly nature of the bike and heavier DD casing tires I am using. I actually have found it pretty easy to get the front up on it and offers solid pop off jumps, but it does love to go fast, I've smashed pretty much all my PR's on every trail it has run already. First try on one of my favorite runs, which takes around 6 minutes for me, I killed my prior PR by over 20 seconds. My only complaint is that the bike was delivered with the cranks not being fully torqued so there was a little play and the rear brake had tons of air in it, so I needed to do a full bleed.
Which is your high?
Great wrap. Appreciate ya brother!! I might buy one now😉
ppl who criticise the new strive must remember: the new strive is a RACE BIKE. if you're more of a weekend warrior then go to new torque or spectral
out of curiosity , what has the criticism been about ?
@@camwells9726 the reach
@@HamSupZhai ok , 505 mm on a large is hard to get my head around:)
Great review as always Will!
I've ordered the medium at 180cm. Was on the fence between Spectral and Torque. Wanted something that can do it all from mellow greens to rough blacks, Enduro races and the occasional visit to Tas&NZ. Then this popped up and think it'll be just what I'm after. Can't wait!
ive got the 2021 cf8 and it is amazing at descending. Climbs like a champ too. highly recommend getting a frame protective wrap before you take it out as the 2021 scratches pretty easily.
I wish
Superb Bike & Customer Service Supreme
can't wait for a review on the new Lux WC now!))
Going to read the review on the site now because Flow reviews are that exceptionally well written.
This bike looks great! A 2023 Megatower V2 Frame built up the same would be about $9.5k.
Canyon and Commencal specs their top builds with stuff I like.
I wonder what Mr Jack Moir will ride this year given he chose the strive over the spectral because it was smaller and more flickable. Although he could outride most of us using a potato
He has already been riding the new strive for 1-2 months in some practice races.
@@Pienimusta eagle eyed bro 👌
I understand he's been testing both a Medium and a Large on the new Strive, but given how much bigger the new bike is over the old one, I suspect he'll be racing on the Medium. [Wil]
On his new video he says he has size M
I saw him 2 weeks ago at thredbo
Picking between the new Strive and new Torque as a (super) enduro becomes hard. Torque almost feels the better bike for average weekend rider, as it seems to be more "playful".
probably it will be matter of price. Torque is more affordable and i would go with it. Strive is going straight in race direction and the reach is already too long for shorter riders.
What is the tire PSI for this bike?
I mean you said it lost its playfulness and want to stay glued to the ground but thats what canyon aimed for since they broaden the spectal versions they kept the strive enduro race focused
As a 6'/183cm rider I am now firmly on a medium on most bikes. I'm guessing in 5-7 years I will be looking at a small.
It's such a big turnaround for Canyon, given only a couple of years ago most of their bikes were known for being on the short side. A very different story now with the new Strive! I'd love to try out the small and see how it compares - with that size I'd be able to run closer to a 200mm dropper post too! [Wil]
Another superb review Will. How good would a spectral 125 and strive be as a combo. Outside of XC racing. You could do it all! Now to start the influencing of the minster of finance…
I have both a spectral 125 and a strive, how specific!
Wonder if they're going to be making Jack a special XS to get the reach back to his winning ideal?
wait what. isnt Jack like 6'2? how can be be running such a small reach
Hello guys. I am thinking about buying this or Specialized Enduro. As a small rider what bike do you recommend? I am struggling to find an enduro bike that is suitable for my height even though I know I am a size S in bikes the geometry is different from brand to brand
Good looking bike
That is one BIG bike. I literally said that's the size of a lrg range! Haha cos I just ordered one
What’s the BB height in shred mode?
Not sure of the exact BB height, but according to Canyon the BB height difference is 15mm between the two modes. [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeCZcams thanks. How does it compare to the Santa Cruz Megatower? The S spec with GX costs exactly the same as the Strive CFR for me.
So, the shapeshifter can take a max of 200 psi, and they recommend to pump it to the same pressure as the shock, but what if I run my shock at 220+? Will it work correctly then?
Im watching not that i can afford it, just my dream bike
Hi, great video as always, I’m 6ft (183cm) tall and generally ride a large (currently have 2020 Giant Trance 2, 27.5) however there website says medium when I put in my measurements. Going by your video I should go with the medium? I am looking at the 2022 spectral AL 5 or AL 6 27.5. Cheers
What did you end up with if you don't mind me asking? Have the same Trance as you...
@@just4ivaylo92 Hey mate, I got the Spectral in large frame and have no regrets, perfect size for me and love the bike, doing a few upgrades but for the price it’s unreal as is.
@@chenz147righto appreciate it! I'm 5' 10" and they recommended medium, so that's what I went with. My current Trance is a large and it feels a bit too big/tall. Hope I made the right choice. Seems like I fall right in the middle of the medium, so we shall see.
@@just4ivaylo92 Yeah mate I reckon you made the right choice, if the Trance feels a little big for you, than the Medium Canyon will be sweet. Which bike did you go with? Spectral?
@@chenz147righto yes, Spectral 29 CF8. $3400 USD for some pretty decent components, it looks like, compared to Mt current Trance with a Rockshox 35 Gold.
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how goods harcourt, nice.
Great spot, trail conditions were mint after the rain too! [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeCZcams timed well, yeah usually dusty/ slippery as hell
Sry but Medium 480mm reach..WTF and WHy?.? Great Video and review as per usual, but there is no way at 5’11 & 1/2 that I’d even consider a Large! Heck.. the medium is even a tad too long for my typical 475mm large reach on the newest SC Megatower.. Bonkers is all I have to say about a medium being bigger then most large bikes.. 500+ mm is no Large.. that’s straight XL.. lmao 🤣
It's pretty massive hey? The 530mm reach on the XL is extraordinary! [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeCZcams haha yea guess they are just adapting a new aged super bike Philosophy. Really interested to see how you guys end up liking it long term
480 on a medium is big , im on a large Nukeproof mega and its 475 mm
Won't be long before your back is horizontal like road bikes 😅
That reach is hard to get my head around
canyon's always has weird sizing and makes their bikes too big. even with the lux trail, the small is very much a medium in other bikes
I completely disagree
not with Sender, L size is perfect for me with 186 cm, but yeah i would definitelly pick a M sized Strive
@@Petr388 for the lux, lux trail and endurace ive always been medium in giant, scott, merida, specialized but am small in canyon.
An Enduro bike with Exo+ tires... lol!!! 😆
Here comes 16.5kg's!! 🤫
*Strive CFR 2021 was my favourite bike that I am waiting for availability since months.* But now...
*More weight:*
From 14,25kg up to 15,84 kg
*Cheaper rims:*
Down from DT Swiss EXC 1200 (1500 Euro) to DT Swiss EX511 350 (450 Euro)
*Higher price in total:*
up from 5.999,- Euro to 6.299,- Euro and that after using cheaper parts???
*More ugly* design than the old Strive CFR*
What the hell... Are you kidding me Canyon ??? 🤯🤬
Get a used one it's an amazing playful bike...that's what I did. Not a fan of the new Geo numbers as I do not race
@@rataflas believe me, I would dp the same if I would have a guarantee at that high price, but this is only for the first buyer. Be happy with your bike my friend, I am jealous 😉
Canyon bikes are getting worse. Heavy, with only 29 option and no alu frames with a big price tag. My 2019 Canyon is a top of the line alu with Full XT, dropper post, factory fox and 27.5(which I prefer), 13.2kg and I think I paid about 3800USD.
It’s a ews race bike not a trail bike
Press Fit BB 😒
The 2022 Strive CFR has a threaded BB.