2024 Strive:ON

[Mars2]

Same here using a lot of mid stroke on CRF S and I ride with rebound very Open.
So I add some compression and 5psi of air to see and look like it's better.
Did that to try before adding a token as I'm not sure I want to go that route as I just use the full travel.
it's the mid stroke that I miss or I feel I miss

Wondering how a coil would fit on Strive ON

MY setting on FOX X2: 75 kg naked 180 PSI 15 click LSR / 10 Click LSC

 

[Jackwithoneye]

a small feeback after a full week in various alps Bikeparks in France and Italy.

I can say i'm really glad with how the bike react in hard and shacky bikeparks conditions.

The Fox38 is a blast, it saved my ass on front bad jump landings more than once.

This bike is very capable, a real multitool for someone who has only one bike, you can go downhill (not world cup level of course), enduro, trail, climbs amazingly.

Rotor bolts on my rear brake were not well tighten, please guys, think to check that before getting into rough conditions.... all the factory torques are not accurate, it's good to make a good all around check of the bike, for your safety and the bike's durability

 

[Winryn]

My size M, CRF had none so I had to add one.

It just had one thin yellow token. I will be taking it out for a proper test before work tomorrow so will see if it’s made any difference

 

[Mars2]

BY the way does somebody have fox factory setting for the X2 performance?

I can only find the X2 factory one's but number of click don't match with the performance.
My performance has 18 LSR and 22 LSC click

 

[RJUK]

Out of interest for those who fitted a OneUp dropper, did you keep the factory cable and just swap the post and remote out, or did you also swap the cable? I was just going to swap the post and remote, but wasn't sure if there was a reason I'd need to change the cable as well?

 

[thewrx]

Will this bike be available in the US? Not currently showing on the US site.

Yep, thats the only question I wanted answered at this time.

 

[Durrti]

Yep, thats the only question I wanted answered at this time.

Sounds like September possibly. I couldn’t wait and bought a Wild.

 

[Jdog]

Out of interest for those who fitted a OneUp dropper, did you keep the factory cable and just swap the post and remote out, or did you also swap the cable? I was just going to swap the post and remote, but wasn't sure if there was a reason I'd need to change the cable as well?

At first I just swapped the dropper and left the cable & remote as it's a straight swap....then Hope launched that dropper remote and I couldn't resist so replaced that also.

 

[CrispyDesigns]

At first I just swapped the dropper and left the cable & remote as it's a straight swap....then Hope launched that dropper remote and I couldn't resist so replaced that also.

That Hope dropper remote looks so sweet! How do you find it?

 

[RJUK]

At first I just swapped the dropper and left the cable & remote as it's a straight swap....then Hope launched that dropper remote and I couldn't resist so replaced that also.

Thanks. Did you replace the cable or just the lever?

 

[RJUK]

Also, I'm guessing that nobody with the standard CFR forks (Fox 38 Performance Elite) has fitted a threaded EDC V2?

I'm in contact with OneUp and they have suggested that there's 3 steerer types with the Fox 38 and it's not always clear which fork will get which type. As such, it seems that the one used on the CFR has the narrow part too high to accommodate the EDC V2.

Obviously @Rob Rides EMTB fitted Factory forks, so didn't run into the same issue. I guess the steerer must be the same width on the outside so it doesn't affect compatibility with the bike...?

It's slightly annoying, but I think OneUp are going to put things right the best they can, even if it means I might have to go for an EDC Lite instead.

Just not sure whether to keep the regular EDC in my EDC pump so I have the additional tools - chain breaker, etc. Or send it back. Seems a bit silly having two of the EDC multi tools on me.

My other multitool is a really old Topeak Alien though, and that thing weighs a ton.

 

[Obikaii]

You should try the Granite Rt stash multi tool,got one on my Bronson & it's very good,no need to tap the steerer, quick & easy to fit.
Also have their tyre plug & worm tool in both bikes,fits in the end of your handlebar & your grip fits over the top,very neat solution.

 

[robbydobs]

Why not just order that little bag thing and put a normal multi-tool in there?

Canyon Framebag Long Bracket

With a clean look to complement the Canyon aesthetic and weighing only 59g in total, the Canyon LOAD Strap Bracket Set is the ideal place to store off-road ride essentials.

www.canyon.com

 

[Obikaii]

Why not just order that little bag thing and put a normal multi-tool in there?

Canyon Framebag Long Bracket

With a clean look to complement the Canyon aesthetic and weighing only 59g in total, the Canyon LOAD Strap Bracket Set is the ideal place to store off-road ride essentials.

www.canyon.com

That's what I've done, plus you can get a tube & tyre levers I there as well,makes more sense,not a fan of the look particularly though.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Coming soon. Peaty’s Trail Tool Wrap.

 

[Jdog]

Coming soon. Peaty’s Trail Tool Wrap.

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Yeah I am waiting on this and this colour...got a spare Rob

 

[RJUK]

That's what I've done, plus you can get a tube & tyre levers I there as well,makes more sense,not a fan of the look particularly though.

Tempted by this...

 

[Mars2]

Sorry to speak again about rear suspension with X2 shock and maybe I worry for nothing as I like how the bike ride.

But it look like I use a lot of travel easily. I'm 75 KG 180 Psi that set me a bit under 30% of sag.
Even going up by some fireman road quite smooth I use more than 50% of the travel. this avoiding bump on that road if I don't I'm more at 75% of travel used going up.
Is that normal?

You can see where the O-ring seat after going up by smooth road and also a picture of how that road to climb up to top of bike park look like. Nothing demanding on rear suspension.

I thought that Fabien Barrel said that the Strive on suspension was made to have a lot of mid stroke support?

 

[CrispyDesigns]

Sorry to speak again about rear suspension with X2 shock and maybe I worry for nothing as I like how the bike ride.

But it look like I use a lot of travel easily. I'm 75 KG 180 Psi that set me a bit under 30% of sag.
Even going up by some fireman road quite smooth I use more than 50% of the travel. this avoiding bump on that road if I don't I'm more at 75% of travel used going up.
Is that normal?

You can see where the O-ring seat after going up by smooth road and also a picture of how that road to climb up to top of bike park look like. Nothing demanding on rear suspension.

I thought that Fabien Barrel said that the Strive on suspension was made to have a lot of mid stroke support?

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I've always found the rear Fox shock on my Orbea Rise to be overly 'soft' if I set the PSI according to the Fox recommendation and at 30% sag. I get a way better feel and a more managed use of the shock stroke if I set to 25% sag. I know they are different bike with different kinematics but it's free to try and could be a very easy and quick fix

 

[Mars2]

That is what I also want to try. Just thinking I will loose some sensitivity over small hit.

It's my first bike with X2

 

[cykelk]

That is what I also want to try. Just thinking I will loose some sensitivity over small hit.

It's my first bike with X2

Don’t focus too much on simply minimizing stroke use under pedaling IMO, make it feel good and let the motor help overcome inefficiencies. It’s hard to comment on the 75% without knowing ascent speed and body dynamics when you hit the “bump.”

 

[Mars2]

I'm going up at about 15 to 18Km/h sitting on the saddle. So minimum body dynamic.

I don't care about efficiency going up. It's just a bad moment to go through to enjoy the downhill.
It's just that going up on this bike I can look at the shock and see how much stroke I use for almost flat surface so I'm wondering what is happening going down? Am I always between 50% and 95%? Using too much mid stroke.

Also when I bike with friend shuttling up they often comment that I'm very down from the back
I will also try with less air in the fork I'm at 18% of sag. Maybe it will change the balance

PS:I did a more accurate sag checking and I'm at 27.5% exactly ( 17.9mm measured with caliper)

 

[CrispyDesigns]

I'm going up at about 15 to 18Km/h sitting on the saddle. So minimum body dynamic.

I don't care about efficiency going up. It's just a bad moment to go through to enjoy the downhill.
It's just that going up on this bike I can look at the shock and see how much stroke I use for almost flat surface so I'm wondering what is happening going down? Am I always between 50% and 95%? Using too much mid stroke.

Also when I bike with friend shuttling up they often comment that I'm very down from the back
I will also try with less air in the fork I'm at 18% of sag. Maybe it will change the balance

PS:I did a more accurate sag checking and I'm at 27.5% exactly ( 17.9mm measured with caliper)

Also worth trying a small volume spacer?

 

[Mars2]

To my understanding Volume spacer help mostly on end stroke. If I get it right
I think it will not help much mid stroke
X2 graph spacer vs no spacer

 

[RJUK]

Sorry to speak again about rear suspension with X2 shock and maybe I worry for nothing as I like how the bike ride.

But it look like I use a lot of travel easily. I'm 75 KG 180 Psi that set me a bit under 30% of sag.
Even going up by some fireman road quite smooth I use more than 50% of the travel. this avoiding bump on that road if I don't I'm more at 75% of travel used going up.
Is that normal?

You can see where the O-ring seat after going up by smooth road and also a picture of how that road to climb up to top of bike park look like. Nothing demanding on rear suspension.

I thought that Fabien Barrel said that the Strive on suspension was made to have a lot of mid stroke support?

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Nice view! What goggles are those?

 

[Mars2]

Smith goggles

 

[Mars2]

Did some test pedaling on the road access to my house ( dirt road) try 180 psi Compression fully open then fully closed then 185 psi Compression fully open then fully close. it's always about 50% of travel used No change.

look like it goes very easy through the first 50%. Maybe it's because it's the first bike where I can see the shock when pedaling that I get paranoid

Some tester on PB have use telemetry and find out the best set up on his fox shock was Fully open LSR and fully closed LSC. I will try that tomorow.

An other tester on Bike radar says that the Fox X2 need to be ride with every thing fully open!

Fox Float X2 Factory 2Pos-Adjust (2022) review

The Float X2 shock’s high price goes in hand-in-hand with high performance

www.bikeradar.com

 

[Ghoetic]

had the Bike for 8 days now, and i am still blown away how fun it is just to ride, it just handles so good on everything.

I have it standing inside in my hallway and everytime i look at it i just want to go.

Getting used to the new saddle brought some initial discomfort but its getting significantly better every ride, ass pain is the only thing holding me from riding all the time.

I need to wrap this bike, i love it.

 

[RJUK]

Did some test pedaling on the road access to my house ( dirt road) try 180 psi Compression fully open then fully closed then 185 psi Compression fully open then fully close. it's always about 50% of travel used No change.

look like it goes very easy through the first 50%. Maybe it's because it's the first bike where I can see the shock when pedaling that I get paranoid

Some tester on PB have use telemetry and find out the best set up on his fox shock was Fully open LSR and fully closed LSC. I will try that tomorow.

An other tester on Bike radar says that the Fox X2 need to be ride with every thing fully open!

Fox Float X2 Factory 2Pos-Adjust (2022) review

The Float X2 shock’s high price goes in hand-in-hand with high performance

www.bikeradar.com

I think that's a regular criticism of Fox suspension; that you need to ride with everything open unless you're on the heavier side.

 

[Mars2]

Went this morning to test LSR fully open and LSC 3/4 closed felt super good downhill. Bike have very good pop for jump and felt very stable on rock garden.
I try LSC fully closed but was too harsh. try LSC half open and felt using too much travel.

Still using 50% to 75% of travel going uphill but I think I will try forget about that.