2019 Canyon Strive First Ride Review

Meet the new 2019 Canyon Strive, the German brand’s first long travel 29er. Although it may be Canyon’s first long-legged big wheeler, Canyon is no stranger to making world class enduro bikes.

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[TheMrmaico]

I just picked up the strive 8.0, Very nice bike and I got to say, set up out of the box was better than some bike shops - Thumbs up

[Hardcaslte]

How would you compare this to a Spectral? It seems like with a 135mm in the back it should technically, at least on paper, pedal better than the Spectral Trail bike. Would you say that it does? Or would you say that it's still a step above true Trail bikes and more into Enduro. Seems like going down to a 160/150 setup puts it more into a Trail bike territory now than a dedicated Enduro. I've recently really been looking into my first full suspension bike and was seriously considering the Spectral or the Diamondback Release 4C or 5C because all of the reviews talk about how easy to pedal the 5C is, and also how much fun it is to ride. But it seems like the new Strive could take the place of a Trail bike, especially offering 29er wheels.

[tylertinsley]

I know it’s been a while... what are your thoughts on the capabilities of this bike at a bike park? Sky park at Santa’s village or snow summit? Or? Also, I believe the 19 and 2020 are the same frame geo correct?

[goose]

This man knows how to film b-roll! Nice job.

[JB-thjv]

Great review, and some fantastic camerawork! keep it up!

[neilrichards]

@The Loam Wolf I'm thinking of ordering 2019 Strive. How did you find sizing? What size did you ride? I have 2018 Strive M but thinking of going 2019 L.

[ROSE-bysu]

Can it send some of park jumps like Whistler crabapple

[Allinho]

Did you find the bike agile? And also did you notice the heavy weight of the bike on the climbs??

[murlhaggard]

Best review of this model online so far, thx!

[NDemanuele]

I've Canyon is a great company, never ridden their bikes though. I'm a bit skeptical about their "shape-shifter" technology. I wonder how reliable it will be over time or if there are any current issues with it?

[johncast]

the entire video the seat post is maxed out. show that thing slammed!

[tolgaakyay]

Too bad they don't offer budget AL models!

[likeris]

frame its superb, but 29 weels sucks...

[Hawlkeye-ep]

Look like cheap plastic.
I dont want it glossy. I do want it scratch proof. Matte is a plus. Not matte plastic tho.