Neil Donoghue's Canyon Strive | GMBN Tech Pro Bike Check

Neil was lucky enough to be sent the Canyon Strive he rode in our first ride video a couple of months ago, one of the few currently in the wild. What better place to stretch its legs than the demanding Andes Pacifico Enduro?

Frame: 2019 Canyon Strive
Rear Suspension: Rockshox Super Deluxe
Front Suspension: Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 170mm
Wheelset: DT Swiss XM90
Tyres: Bontrager G5
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Rotors: SRAM Centreline
Handlebars: Canyon G5
Grips: Ergon GD1
Stem: Canyon G5
Shifters: SRAM XO Eagle
Crankset: SRAM XO
Chainring: SRAM XO 32 tooth
Pedals: Crank Brothers Stamp 7 small
Chain: SRAM Eagle
Cassette: SRAM XO Eagle
Chain Guard: E-thirteen
Rear Mech: SRAM XO Eagle
Seatpost: Crank Brothers Highline
Saddle: Ergon SM Pro

Extras:
AVS Handguards
Nukeproof ARD tyre insert
AMS frame protection (GMBN Edition)

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[gmbn]

Check out Neil and Blake's Andes Pacifico diaries on our channel right now! 🤘

[sabin]

Nice Canyon Strive dont break that bike out there!!!

[paulsack]

Just read the mail from Neil. Keep it up! You are the presenter I can relate most, and not just because we both ride a blue Canyon :)

[siebelspaethjens]

I'd put the spare tube in a small plastic bag to hold back dirt and if you leave it there for a long time there's a small risk it gets destroyed due to friction from vibration. Also you could put in a chain link. Like said before awesome color of the frame.

[markofink]

"Tires before friendship" :D

[Max-pttx]

Nice new bike Neil! Got some sweet kit on there too 😎

[joshuacwynar]

I got a great screenshot from this video

[rupedog]

Looking forward to the post race bike update...what state its in now...

[danytheunicorn]

27.5 2.8 maxxis minion DHF tires or 29inch 2.6 for this event. That is about it. The bike is perfect. Great choice of components, geometry, travel, really nice. Love it:)

[anttiharing]

Thats a real beauty of a bike! Please don't thrash it too hard!

[rupedog]

Was the valve thing a cush core style insert?
Yeh allow rims all the way...they are as light as carbon..check out mbuk feb, reviewed carbon and alloy...no reason to buy carbon wheels, a bit of give in a wheel is a good thing!

[EnrEkr]

Reverse rear shox. Is it no problem?
My bike is reign. and I can't control rebound dial because of swing arms.
Damn it!

[bennytn]

Those DT1900s have a low count ratchet engagement, don't they? Or did the good guys at Canyon upgrade it to 54T ratchet?

[MW-udzp]

I don't see why people claim 29ers look bad. There's something about those big wheels that lets me know the bike means business. It looks solid.

[anthonychen]

The Shapeshifter can be compatible with other shocks, so Doddy will fit in a 160 mm coil shock?

[michaelflancia]

What hip pack are you using? Can you do a video of what Enduro kit you have for this kind of race? Thanks

[Hondamark]

Hi, what were those zip tie number board holders you used in the event? Had a search on eBay but couldn’t find them, what are described as ?
Could you put a link up?

[Pajaroloco_Trips]

Fun fact: Code’s are NOT super consistent.
Just leaving them under the sun for 10mins makes them stick.

[Andrea-qgyk]

Does this climb better than the spectral?

[prod.oone]

Hi, im looking to buy a brand new Canyon Strive CF 7.0 and i dont know what size i need, what would you recommend me, i saw you were rippin' M size. Im currently 171cm but im 14yo what should i get, M or L size, im still growing and im thinking of L size. Cheers!