Canyon Strive:ON is Outstanding

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All new 2024 Canyon Strive ON Enduro EMTB. With its burly build, great spec and full carbon frame, 170 Fork, 160mm rear suspension, and powerful 85Nm Bosch Performance CX motor, the Strive:ON delivers maximum assistance, rapid motor response, and sustained torque delivery for the most technical uphill and downhill terrain.
Im riding the Strive:ON CFR. Check out the bike here:bit.ly/3pqp48T
ETHICS, DISCLAIMER and TRANSPARENCY: Canyon hired me to test the bike, review it and to produce a video for on my KZfaq channel, and is such labelled as a paid partnership on KZfaq. Canyon have have had no direct input on this content or any editorial or narrative control over the video. This paid partnership with Canyon has allowed me time to test the bike and also film and edit over multiple days working with an independent film crew to help capture the bike shots and produce the video content.
0:00 - Introduction
3:27 - Bosch Smart System & GPS Tracking
5:30 - Battery Removal & Skid Plate Design
7:05 - On the trails
7:50 - First ride thoughts
9:40 - Gravity Riding
14:00 - Climbing
15:37 - Clearing Steep Sections
17:26 - Huck to flat
18:42 - Bike Suitability
19:44 - Bike Pricing and Components
21:33 - Best bang for buck

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@andrewhillman9632 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic content! Just love the mix of technical and in the field, on the bike comentary. The style of the video, the action is superb and you and your colleague on the camera make a wonderful team. Now, can't wait to see this bik pop up on Canyon in the US. 😀

@dadowns100 Жыл бұрын

No one does it better! Your videos set the standard.

@mattroberts2878 8 ай бұрын

This video was the lynchpin that sold me the Strive:On. It has everything I wanted in a new bike and the video was so well detailed that I had to buy it straight away. I've only taken it out once so far but I was immediately comfortable and confident despite needing to finish setting up my suspension! I am already tackling sections I hesitated on before and I had great fun climbing uphill, tackling roots I never would have thought of tackling before. I cant wait to get out on it again. Thank you Rob for your honest and detailed opinion.

@scottlelliott8431 Жыл бұрын

Can tell you love as it shows in your riding, riding so well! Great videography and a full on explanation as always.

@davidbell644 Жыл бұрын

Oh I do love a Canyon. Bike looks awesome. Love your videos Rob. So much information and beautifully filmed. Love watching them.

@tonyp_emtb3293 Жыл бұрын

Great piece and brilliant tech. Good to see you last week

@jay8miller Жыл бұрын

This incredible 🔥 Canyon and Bosch got it spot on

@matthewl7585 Жыл бұрын

Probably your best video and bike review to date and also the best I’ve seen you ride.

@RCTurbo79 10 ай бұрын

Got the Strive On Underdog coming tomorrow..I'll not be able to sleep tonight 😅

@matthewgabb5360 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Rob . I like the look of the bike . Glad your enjoying the enduro trails at Triscombe once again .

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Love Triscombe trails

@aggropa Жыл бұрын

Canyon: Please release the Strive:ON for order in the United States. I'm stuck between buying this bike and another because I don't want to miss riding this summer. Excellent job on moving to Bosch; that is why I didn't order a Canyon in the past. I would also like to see the Bosch on the Torque:ON.

@Echoes- Жыл бұрын

It will apparently be available in the US from september.

@samrawsthorne Жыл бұрын

Great video once again, good to see some security being included on the bikes excellent selling point.

@zoranpl 5 ай бұрын

The GPS module can be removed in 3 minutes...

@nickolp-it7bo Жыл бұрын

So much want, great review Rob as always.

@gmackoneopl Жыл бұрын

I got to tell this, your movies has incredible quality. It looks really really good. It is pleasure to watch this.

@ZippidyMTB Жыл бұрын

Great review, to many good choices now. Was looking at the new Wild but I may have to reconsider.

@CHANNEL_PAB 8 ай бұрын

This is quickly becoming my favourite channel on KZfaq 🔥

@havitharry Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, cracking review as always. I'd be interested on you thoughts on the Strive ON vs the new 2023 Orbea Wild? I see a similar question has been asked on here already, but hasn't been answered. I think its a pretty fair comparison as they are both top bikes. Cheers

@pablojmcglynn2863 Жыл бұрын

Hmm looked at canyon ebikes but in the end I invested in a pole voima, nothing toches it. Great video as always , even if it's paid content from canyon . Such is the modern world , look forward to the next production you put out , as always 🤘🤘🤘

@356roland 11 ай бұрын

Wow, awesome camera work!!! Great to watch that!

@gingerb36 Жыл бұрын

Great review Rob, video and stills top notch

@Fhilips1111 10 ай бұрын

I saw the video and bought a bike! So happy with it! Great review!

@crisonthealps4542 Жыл бұрын

your video quality is always stunning! just wow. Good job

@crisonthealps4542 Жыл бұрын

Hi. may i ask which camera you use to make the video?

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

Hi. Sony A7SIII 👍

@andreabuscemi1985 Жыл бұрын

Rob, the quality of your content is another level!

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ubauba6530 Жыл бұрын

I love my Megawatt, but honestly, so many brands have come out with absolute bangers since I got mine last year. I kinda wish I waited a year for this instead, especially with that Bosch system with it's built in GPS tracker and immobiliser.

@lHawkee 3 ай бұрын

I bought it today thx for the help choosing this bike

@dft1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Would you prefer this or the new wild? Seems like they were able to build the bottom tube strong without a full opening but still easy to remove battery

@76ram1 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. I'm looking forward to Bosch's new lightweight motor.

@MRhankylolka Жыл бұрын

perfect color grade! Wow

@oliverbourne9599 Жыл бұрын

Great content Rob. Great filming and editing. I only recognised the log drop test location. Where did you do the other stuff, doesn't look like your usual locations??

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Triscome and Minehead were the other locations.

@jacobwhite3049 Жыл бұрын

That lovely UK weather ! Might need a holiday house down here in Australia mate ! Thanks for the review great work 👍

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

I'm sure its been the wettest spring ever!

@Lee-ic2yn Жыл бұрын

Sounds like torture to me

@captainkette3411 Жыл бұрын

Great Job Rob. Its good to see, that canyon left some Space for the new Bosch Motor 😅 And finaly they use Bosch on an EMTB. It‘s the best Motor.

@Na2gumiBlogspot Жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate!

@LeZturbo Жыл бұрын

By the way I really love your riding skill, because eventhough it’s way better than my skill, you don’t make suicide drop and descend at Mach 2 like pro top riders. You are just riding at Mach 1.8 !!!! What I want to say is that your tests are real for me as I would like to get to your skill riding. When I see a top pro rider pedaling a bike , I know that he will do miracle even with a 32kgs hard untuned suspension bike ! I won’t !!!

@norts916 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately this bike has issues alot of people are reporting that it turns off on trails. The problem is with the closing latch, leading to unwanted battery movements, and play in the latch.

@TbZwtf Жыл бұрын

At that price damn well done Canyon Grreat content Rob Have a good week!

@andrewrivera4029 7 ай бұрын

Mullet is awesome in the steeps and for railing turns, have the Canyon Torque ON ridden some of the most iconic Colorado singletrack rides this summer and sending it at bike park.

@accordingtopreston 2 ай бұрын

Well, I think I watched this video about ten times and finally ordered one. Well done Rob!

@tonygee3284 3 ай бұрын

Great review Rob My next emtb

@medicus9360 Жыл бұрын

Think I’ve just found my next bike… Thank Rob

@philh3041 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Rob! You ride like a pro 😅, Couldn’t fault my old 2018 Canyon Spectral On apart from the 500wh battery 😅 👍🏻

@andrewrivera4029 7 ай бұрын

got the Canyon Torque ON this year and opted for the 900Wh battery, haven’t been able to kill the battery on 30+ mile rides, love it.

@kquat7899 11 ай бұрын

I've had a Canyon CF MTB for a few years and it's been great. Maybe one of these next.

@jimhofoss9982 Жыл бұрын

I’m usually cinical, when it comes to E-bike debuts…but this really looks like it’s put together very well

@kozanostra84 Жыл бұрын

I am completely in love!!!

@kozanostra84 Жыл бұрын

The video quality ist superb!

@omahamtb6580 29 күн бұрын

I just ordered the Underdog last week ($1000 off)! It delivers in 2 days and I can't wait to get this bike on the trails! I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video over the past 6 months but I'm sure it's not a healthy number. I'm 6'4 and also went with a large since the reach is identical to my Polygon T7. I appreciate your detailed review (and the followup when you bought it). 🤘

@n8thjd Жыл бұрын

I love your testing videos. Can you also test Canyon Torque:on?

@Andomaca1 Жыл бұрын

This bike may be what I have been waiting for!

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

Its pretty sweet...

@alexbiketester Жыл бұрын

Zero dissapointment, ride wise. epic feel.

@Echoes- Жыл бұрын

Looks good!👍

@robertmitev1202 Жыл бұрын

Great to see there using the Bosch unit, and normal bars not those all in one crap deals, and just like that they cant ship the Strive:ON CFR LTD to Australia.

@MichalM2012 Ай бұрын

Mine just has arrived yesterday. And I am really looking forward to test in in the dirt. BTW your review helped me to go for this beast (and of course 20% discount). Thanks Rob!

@MC-ey8kw 6 күн бұрын

How are you loving it, congratulations!?

@MichalM2012 6 күн бұрын

So much! Universal shredder and load of fun. Also it works well in bike parks.

@JoJo-yr6io Жыл бұрын

Super nice i almost bought a caynon but didn't want the ep8, now that this comes with the bosh is bitter sweet.😩. Is the full 29er kenevo still a hair above tho? I just got one and converted mine ❤

@tahoeebikes Жыл бұрын

Great looking ebike I think the bosch is best tech climbing by far its not even close.

@jaymutina3843 6 ай бұрын

I just purchased the Spectral On, it has the Shimano motor and I cant imagine needing more punch! At $4300 and a nice spec I am very happy.

@LucSVK Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, please, how tall are you? And second question, would you do a comparison Canyon Spectral:ON vs Strive:ON? Especially when updated Spectral:ON with Shimano EP801 is released? Thanks for great videos!

@briangong007 Жыл бұрын

Interested to hear your thoughts on the Canyon vs Orbea Wild vs Yeti 160e

@Nightcrawler3005 Жыл бұрын

Just bought at Canyon Germany! Thanks a lot for this Video! 😅

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

You won’t be disappointed! Amazing bike.

@Nightcrawler3005 Жыл бұрын

I Thing i will go with mt7 and hcw levers and maybe tuning the shims of the x2 Loving your content and the way of evolving...

@manuelgiglifano1533 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rob good job, how do you compare , even motor wise with giant reign, could be the overun a deciding factor?

@Cheatingforfun Жыл бұрын

This looks like a really good runner up for new bike but I can’t see it yet available at the US, only the Torque is available. Wishing they make it available soon, I really prefer to have the Bosh motor over the EP8. Great video

@cstanick Жыл бұрын

I just spoke to Canyon, and it will eventually become available in the US, but they couldn't say when. Just more time to save :D

@georgegadzhev8365 7 ай бұрын

Hi Rob it is a great video as always. I was wondering how high is the rise of the handlebar that you put on the strive on?

@Kenny_PL Жыл бұрын

Finally a Bosch powered bike with decent looking controls👍🏼 How's the app compared to let's say Specialized or Shimano?

@sylvainrollet8153 11 ай бұрын

thank for this good video Rob, I have a question for you, do you think it is possible to put a 29 rear wheel on it, because I don’t like at all 27,5 rear wheel? thank for answer

@ryanbarnet1672 10 ай бұрын

Great review Rob. How does it compare to the Marin Alpine Trail E2? I have the Marin and looking at getting a new bike soon. Thanks

@lozetchells9164 Жыл бұрын

Looks great and the spec for the price is awesome. It's a shame the CFR is Shimano but the CFR LTD is SRAM. The CFR is over £2200 cheaper and I'd be happy to upgrade it to GX AXS (the previous version), but upgrading from Shimano to SRAM on the back end is an expensive pain.

@phantombigballs8165 8 ай бұрын

Wear out the shimano and change.. I've gone for the underdog model the suspension is dialed and spot on and when I wear out the deore kit I'll go sraam axs but with the NX cassette that runs off the shimano free hub and lasts way longer over the GX kit.

@rawlak 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic, Content! and I am in love with the idea of buying the strive on, however, have you experienced the same battery latch problems as other users do, who ride the bike on the trails? Certainly you have heard about the disconnection problems and not tight enough hold of the battery within the frame. I know the latches had been reinforced, but there is still a considerable movement of the battery within the frame which causes disconnection problems. Do you have any opinion on that?

@enricobononi8655 Жыл бұрын

does the Bosch system allow for heart tracking (with external monitor) to adjust on the fly the support to maintain a certain work level?

@jerryofthebikes Жыл бұрын

nice, wonder if they make full turn to the bosch systems and leave shimano ep motors..

@carllindemann-yh3rj Жыл бұрын

I’m have a 2020 yt decoy and am looking at adding the pole voima or canyon strive on ltd to my collection. If you had to choose one. Which one would it be?

@nickpye393 9 ай бұрын

Ordered..!! 👍🏻

@nickpye393 8 ай бұрын

Arrived in under 7 days and is epic!! Exactly as you said, Rob!! 👍🏻

@BibethSharma Жыл бұрын

Enjoy. I can only dream about it.

@beerenmusli8220 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video

@cheezusweezel Жыл бұрын

Great video/review, thank you. If you have to decide between the Strive:On CFR and an Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, would you choose the Canyon? 🧐

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

Yes Canyon

@gabby07001 Жыл бұрын

I love my Heckler!

@MrPyadster Жыл бұрын

The GPS is great but if only they would have it were its not accesable that would be ideal its far to easy to remove. Great content thx for the vid :)

@emtbtrailrider539 Жыл бұрын

It looks like the Crestline a little bit, I wonder what u think about the New Torque: On Shimano EP801

@deadagain9227 9 ай бұрын

hi Rob, can you tell me if there will be any issues fitting an aftermarket stem to the Strive on? The stem spacers are a different shape to the usual round ones and I am wanting to upgrade the bars and stem when mine arrives

@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын

👀Is this my perfect first ebike? Unfortunate the top level Torque scheme isn't available on the other tiers or Strive because I LOVE it. 1. What do you think about the race motor for casual use? Do you think for someone who can't pedal a lot due to a spine injury could benefit from the race motor? 2. Why do you think they gave the Strive a Bosche but the Torque a Shimano? I'm really keen on either of these bikes. Do you think the Bosche or the Shimano characteristics would benefit someone more like me who can't handle pedaling a long time or very hard, if you think the differences are even enough for me to consider?

@MC-ey8kw 6 күн бұрын

Subbed. Sorry if it’s been asked I’m on 1 arm just had collarbone surgery. I’m 6’2” saw some vids for medium. But I was thinking to also get a riser bar, what height are you and What raiser bar height/brand did you use? Thanks!

@stoneenforcer Ай бұрын

This is the review i need to see. Sending my torque on roczen back as it cant climb the trails i ride. Will order the Strive on ltd instead!

@ashergodden5646 10 ай бұрын

This seems to be THEE full fat eMTB at the moment. Which I must admit is VERY surprising. I thought the Epocalypse, Repeater or Oso would all three blow this bike out of the water. But again and again I hear people who have ridden all 4 of those e bikes (and loads of other ones, wayyy more than I have) sing praises to the Spectral:ON saying it's their favorite full fat on the market right now . . . Crazy

@pjsanab Жыл бұрын

If you want a bike for flow jump trails will this bike be better than a Transition Repeater?

@TrailDog Жыл бұрын

"2024" I always love when I hear this as companies say that allready in Januar 2023 :) I say its the damn 2023 Version because of the obvious thing that it is 2023 right now :) Watched the bike on Canyons side earlier and YES !!! I would love to check that bike out :) Interestingly the new carbon version is heavier then the evar. I checked the old Torque ON AL vs the new CF version as there is no AL anymore (just the 2021 edition) and the new bikes weight more then 1kg more in CF mode. WOW :O The new Bosh system was "OOH? COOL?" and I wondered that the new Torques continue to use Shimano :) Now i dont know if I want the Stive or the Torque. Pricewise it is the old Torque ON AL. I am also not very much convinced with CF bikes. To much people I know got cracks in Bikeparks or just on trails :/ + does it matter on an E bike? :) Awesome review btw. Can you tell about the rattle on the motor? Is there some? Cool bike ♥

@Magoo71 Жыл бұрын

Boy Rob.....you really like the BIG bikes! Did you ever buy that Polini Alloy biker? What does the Strive weigh?

@sAu54g3 Жыл бұрын

Seems an incredibly genuine review! I am so tempted but struggling to commit to the pricing. Is it worth it???

@enzochoi923 Жыл бұрын

Interesting that Canyon have gone without their shapeshifter that was the heart and signature of the strive for many years. while an EMTB may not need the climbing efficiency boost, for me the shapeshifter on my strive is used most often to make the bike more playful or get a taste of some underbiking rather than just a climb switch.

@MTBs Жыл бұрын

Great video! Has there been any recent software upgrades to the Bosch motor that makes it so smooth and sensitive? I feel something has improved on the newer bikes I've ridden, but I don't recall there's been any recent update. Or am I completely wrong here?

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

there's been several updates. I'm not sure they've specifically said they've made it smoother in any of the updates, but its possible that they have made some incremental rolling updates over time.

@MTBs Жыл бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB Thanks! It really feels like a different motor compared to when it was launched. It has aged well.

@stevehughes4734 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late, I’m after a new e bike so this or the Pole what would you choose.

@gpearce11 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great bike. I've always gotten the impression (purely theoretically, as someone that doesn't have the budget to try either of them) that Shimano's focus on a natural feel and usability, compared to Bosch's focus on outright performance, makes the EP8 a great choice for the average rider, but the CX would clearly be the better choice for racing. I'm feeling fairly vindicated now, as Canyon seems to completely agree with me, using the EP8 on the Spectral/Torque:ON, while their dedicated race bike uses the CX. It's disappointing to see Headset cable routing, though (also applies to the new Torque:ON).

@niklasbjorklund4558 Жыл бұрын

I have had bikes with both motors, YES EP8 is a slight more “natural” feeling than the Bosch but just slightly. The Bosch has a nicer feeling overall. One reason why they gone with EP8 on the Torque I guess is weight savings.

@norts916 7 ай бұрын

Head set cable routing is the worst

@bobsnabby2298 7 ай бұрын

That tiny front mudguard 🤣

@brunobartolettistella1677 Жыл бұрын

Between this and the new Wild which one do you prefer?

@BikeParkLane 7 ай бұрын

Would suggest the wild but you can't remove the battery so it's out

@popoveugene 8 ай бұрын

Nice review and one of the reasons I ordered this bike :) It has just arrived, and I haven't even ridden it yet. But I have a couple of concerns from my first closer look at it. The biggest one is that the motor compartment is not fully sealed. It is covered by the skid plate from below, but there are huge holes from both sides that will most likely allow dirt and water to enter the motor compartment. There are also some cables and connectors inside the compartment that seem to be exposed to that dirt. Additionally, this may make cleaning the bike more complicated. What is your experience with this? Will the motor, the electronics, and the battery survive this? Thanks!

@dominicbegley284 6 ай бұрын

Hi. I’ve got the Bosch system and ground it through mud and water for 2 years and 600 miles. Every now and again I take the sump off and clean the motor down. Grease the connections. Takes 10mins and had no issues. It’s a good unit. 👍

@dancooper6396 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rob, I'm just about to take the plunge to purchase my first ebike. So much choice but you were clearly impressed with this one. This bike is up there, the spec, geometry, motor/batt etc. My main question, is this bike playful, fun/poppy or is it really just meant for racing/speed and charging DH? Keep up the good work!👍

@RobRidesEMTB Жыл бұрын

Very playful and plenty of pop. Definitely more than my Trek Rail and Pole Voima.

@dancooper6396 Жыл бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB Going from Canyon's size calculator I'm in between sizes. I think you are slightly taller than me, I'm 185cm. What do you reckon, size down for agility and go for a Medium (too small?) or size up and go for the Large? Cheers

@dancooper6396 Жыл бұрын

@@bjornson79 Thanks for the info, I've got size M on order, hope it's going to suit! Wouldn't normally have expected I'd go any smaller than a Large but it seems to big from the numbers for my riding style. Have you got yours yet??

@deadagain9227 9 ай бұрын

@@RobRidesEMTB hi Rob, can you tell me if there will be any issues fitting an aftermarket stem to the Strive on? The stem spacers are a different shape to the usual round ones and I am wanting to upgrade the bars and st

@Teache133 2 ай бұрын

@@dancooper6396Hi, how does the medium size fit you? Best Regards

@kingerz Жыл бұрын

Glad it's over to Bosch. Leave it a year for others to Beta test the bike., Especially now it needs a phone to run.

@mariusschneider2166 6 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the Turbo Levo Gen3? I know you‘ve ridden both. I‘ve only ridden the Turbo Levo and sometimes it feels a bit too planted and heavy. Is the Strive On poppier and does it feel lighter?

@phantombigballs8165 8 ай бұрын

I've got the underdog .... its amazing to ride. So dialed. Can't complain

@ab_mtb 7 ай бұрын

How do u find the brakes? Thinking of buying the same bike but I'm put off by the sram DB8 brakes

@norts916 7 ай бұрын

@ab_mtb the brakes are garbage. Swapped them after a month.

@ab_mtb 7 ай бұрын

@@norts916 thanks, that's what I thought

@phantombigballs8165 7 ай бұрын

@ab_mtb totally spot on no issues at all, powerful, modulation is decent, just did two days at bike park Wales no issues at all... I have changed the pads now for the unerbike ebike pads any they are even better ... I was put off by the brakes when I ordered but won't be swapping them out. I'm no pro but can do all the runs there at a decent pace

@ab_mtb 7 ай бұрын

@@phantombigballs8165 appreciate the info man. Thank you. Did u have to pay any import duties or vat for the bike being delivered to the UK?

@JR-pf7kk Жыл бұрын

One very important point to consider with the anti theft system is Does the e-sim in the bosch module still transmit a signal with battery removed? Can the bosch module its self be detached? Thanks

@JR-pf7kk Жыл бұрын

Also what if you lose your phone whilst out riding?