Canyon Strive CFR Underdog Review

Canyon Strive CFR Underdog Review

Canyon Strive CFR Underdog Review

Price: 4999 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 160 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Shapeshifter changes geometry
  • benchmark bike in this price range
  • strong in the descents
  • climbing ace
  • great frame
  • better shifting than the direct competition
  • 6 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Canyon Strive CFR Underdog in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 4999 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
629
634
642
660
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Reach
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-
455
480
505
530
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Top Tube Length
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-
601
627
654
684
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Seat Tube Length
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400
420
435
460
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Seat Tube Angle
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78
78
78
78
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Head Tube Length
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-
105
110
120
140
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Head Tube Angle
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-
63
63
63
63
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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36
36
36
36
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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-
435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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-
1234
1262
1291
1325
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Standover Height
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-
773
769
771
778
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Specification
  • Frame Canyon Strive CFR
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 38 Performance Elite
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper FOX FLOAT X2 Performance
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XTR, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT, 12-fach
  • Crank Shimano XT M8120 32T
  • Cassette Shimano XT, 12-speed (10-51)
  • Chain Shimano M7100 12-speed
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore XT M8120
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss EX511 370LN
  • Tires Front MAXXIS ASSEGAI 3C MaxxGrip 2.5
  • Tires Rear MAXXIS MINION DHR II 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ 2.4
  • Stem Canyon G5 Stem
  • Handle Bar Canyon G5 Riser Bar
  • Handle Bar Width 780

Expirience with the Canyon Strive CFR Underdog

Ludwig Döhl When Jack Moir starts at the EWS, he relies on the Strive as his work horse. With the integrated shape shifter, not only the chassis but also the entire geometry can be adjusted for better uphill performance at the touch of a button. The combination of a 63 degree head tube angle and a long wheelbase calms down the handling of the Canyon Strive CFR Underdog, even if you ride fast. The seating position is sporty. All in all, in the on very demanding single trails category, you will hardly find a better overall package from parts and geometry. With 6 years warranty, nothing stands in the way of a long-term relationship.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.