2024 Strive:ON

[TJWBTN]

Specialized for warranty, Canyon for value...

Yeah that pretty much sums up my research. I guess, how much better is the Canyon and how much worse is the customer service? Is it worth the risk? Thanks BTW.

 

[E Bob]

Yeah that pretty much sums up my research. I guess, how much better is the Canyon and how much worse is the customer service? Is it worth the risk? Thanks BTW.

If you like your warranty comfort, get a gen 3 levo, cracking trail bike

 

[Efrosty]

Does anyone know when the Striven will be available in the US?

Edit: Strive, not Spectral. I'm really wanting that Bosch driven Canyon EMTB.

Came here just for that same question. Had saw reviews stating Sept 2023, that that didn't happen.

 

[wenna]

Are there any rubber o-rings/gaskets for the cable ports in the headset?

 

[E Bob]

Are there any rubber o-rings/gaskets for the cable ports in the headset?

iv not checked, but think not. I turned the bike over to check battery and got about half pint water run out of the headset, must have filled the day before when i washed it

 

[wenna]

iv not checked, but think not. I turned the bike over to check battery and got about half pint water run out of the headset, must have filled the day before when i washed it

Well that´s an oversight if that´s the case. Anyone found a good way of sealing the headset ports?
And there´s no gasket under the system controller either?

 

[jxrx]

Hi all, I saw some posts about 44mm tubeless valves being too short - is that everyone's experience or did some get it to work? I'm asking as I have 44mm muc-off valves in the cellar I could re-use and prefer not to buy 60mm for no good reason. Oh and I don't want to make any mods to the magnet either to make it work.
Thanks all

 

[E Bob]

Hi all, I saw some posts about 44mm tubeless valves being too short - is that everyone's experience or did some get it to work? I'm asking as I have 44mm muc-off valves in the cellar I could re-use and prefer not to buy 60mm for no good reason. Oh and I don't want to make any mods to the magnet either to make it work.
Thanks all

Its because of the magnet on rear valve, You will struggle to get your pump on it

 

[jxrx]

Hey all. Just wondering what, if any, you have used as a colour accent on the CFR Liquid Forest bike? I’m typically just get it all in black kinda guy but would go some colour if I knew what might match. What have you used? If there’s a thread of pics of striven I didn’t find it btw

 

[wessobert3000]

Killer machine - so much fun

Any recommendations for (not to expensive) shorter cranks? Hope´s are to $$

 

[E Bob]

Killer machine - so much fun

Any recommendations for (not to expensive) shorter cranks? Hope´s are to $$

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i fitted pinned 155's lifetime warranty

 

[E Bob]

i fitted pinned 155's lifetime warranty

Sorry they was £163 delivered.

 

[davosaurusrex]

Set of 155s in the classifieds for £110, few scratches though

 

[wessobert3000]

thx! with shipping and taxes their over 200€...

 

[jxrx]

Hey everyone, coming from a Specialized Enduro I'm used to having a tool in the steerer tube and lots of spares and pump etc. in the downtube SWAT storage.
Care to share what / how you're carrying tube/pump/CO2/mini-tool etc. on your bike?
I know there are the two top tube bosses/screws but unsure what (apart from the canyon bag) you can fit in there
Thanks!

 

[E Bob]

Hey everyone, coming from a Specialized Enduro I'm used to having a tool in the steerer tube and lots of spares and pump etc. in the downtube SWAT storage.
Care to share what / how you're carrying tube/pump/CO2/mini-tool etc. on your bike?
I know there are the two top tube bosses/screws but unsure what (apart from the canyon bag) you can fit in there
Thanks!

Look at Rob’s bike build, strive on.

 

[jxrx]

Look at Rob’s bike build, strive on.

Yeah I'm not sure I want to buy the tool to tap the fork. Wondering as alternative who's used the 100cc one up pump with tool in that.. or other options... but must admit having the tool in the steerer tube is sooo damn handy

 

[tatane]

Yeah I'm not sure I want to buy the tool to tap the fork. Wondering as alternative who's used the 100cc one up pump with tool in that.. or other options... but must admit having the tool in the steerer tube is sooo damn handy

I'm using the OneUp pump+tool attached aside from my fidlock bottle, and a peaty's trail tool wrap to stash the rest... works like a charm to keep all I need on trails at hand

 

[E Bob]

Yeah I'm not sure I want to buy the tool to tap the fork. Wondering as alternative who's used the 100cc one up pump with tool in that.. or other options... but must admit having the tool in the steerer tube is sooo damn handy

Get the specialized one then, available to buy, just get the small set in there

 

[jxrx]

I'm using the OneUp pump+tool attached aside from my fidlock bottle, and a peaty's trail tool wrap to stash the rest... works like a charm to keep all I need on trails at hand

Got any photos of pump attached? And the peaty tool wrap attached too? What do you have in it?

 

[tatane]

Got any photos of pump attached? And the peaty tool wrap attached too? What do you have in it?

Here's a picture with both (and the YT ThirstMaster 5000 that fits quite snuggly in the L frame)
Stuff I have in my tool wrap : 2x CO² cartridge (as I run tubeless), a spare sram battery as I don't always put it to charge and don't want to have to come back home on a fixie, an energy bar, a credit card and/or some cash, my home keys and garage remotes.

 

[jxrx]

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Here's a picture with both (and the YT ThirstMaster 5000 that fits quite snuggly in the L frame)
Stuff I have in my tool wrap : 2x CO² cartridge (as I run tubeless), a spare sram battery as I don't always put it to charge and don't want to have to come back home on a fixie, an energy bar, a credit card and/or some cash, my home keys and garage remotes.

70 or 100 pump? I’m thinking this is going to be a good way to go.

 

[tatane]

70 or 100 pump? I’m thinking this is going to be a good way to go.

It's the 100cc pump, so I can have the large storage capsule with some meshes and the plug & plier kit as well

 

[wessobert3000]

Anyone have an idea, how to fill up air to the canyon iridium dropper post, which comes with the strive on underdog.

Manual says their must be a port for a shock pump, but I dont have it..

 

[localone]

I‘m 2.00 Meters and XL fits perfect. Geo wise its bigger then my XXL Nukeproof and XXL Megatower I‘ve had

Could you pelase sople pics of y he bike? I am 197cm .

Thanks

 

[Mario Antony]

Hello riders.

This is my first post, please be kind! Hoping for a bit of a steer.

After a nightmare with my first emtb resulting in a full refund after 6 months, I am now bike-less. Robs enthusiastic review of the Strive:ON has me interested. However I am torn between the Strive:ON and a Turbo Levo Expert Carbon, for a little more money.

I'm obs a bit sensitive over warranty given the last 6 months and that's making me hesitant on the Canyon. From my research it seems as though they are pretty good at resolving motor issues, by batting it back to Bosch, but when it comes to Canyon components, particularly their frames they seem to have a habit of blaming external forces, taking a long time to respond and resolve. The lack of retail network is also worrying. Whereas Specialized seem to take the opposite approach, they have a wider dealer network and seem to have an outstanding reputation by doing right by their customers, not to mention a lifetime guarantee on their frames.

It seems the Strive is the better bike, but issues can be made worse by their lack of network and reluctance to honour the guarantee. The Spec is dearer, probably marginally not as good, but has you covered in the event of an issue.

To those who have ridden both, what's best in your opinion. To those unlucky enough to experience issues, how have you found it, with either or both manufacturers?

Ultimately I just want to get riding again ASAP but equally dont want to get back into the same or worse situation I've had for the last 6 months!

Any help would be most gratefully received!!!

Being a owner of a Strive :ON, for the last 1000km, I would certainly buy a Specialized if I could go back in time.

Sure the bike has excelent geo, good price/component ratio...
But the latch issue, which took 2 weeks to solve (it's a basic replacement - 4 screws, cleaning error, and that's it!), started to think what will happen in more complex problems.



Specialized on the other hand has/had an excelent warranty policy. And never let me down. Meaning small problems as this one with the latch, would be solved in the moment, or take less than a week.
A mate, had his frame chiping the paint, and they swapped the frame no question asked.

Just side note:
Turbo Levo should be updated soon, so try to negociate a good deal if you go with spec

 

[Jona]

Being a owner of a Strive :ON, for the last 1000km, I would certainly buy a Specialized if I could go back in time.

Sure the bike has excelent geo, good price/component ratio...
But the latch issue, which took 2 weeks to solve (it's a basic replacement - 4 screws, cleaning error, and that's it!), started to think what will happen in more complex problems.



Specialized on the other hand has/had an excelent warranty policy. And never let me down. Meaning small problems has this one with the latch, would be solved in the moment, or take less than a week.
A mate, had his frame chiping the paint, and they swapped the frame no question asked.

Just side note:
Turbo Levo should be updated soon, so try to negociate a good deal if you go with spec

Specialized also had their fair share of issues. (brose motor). One could argue that Canyon just used the latch of bosch.

 

[jxrx]

Hey all. Finally put mine together and took it for a quick pedal in the garage. Is it normal to make so much noise when pedaling without the motor on? Here is a video on the bike stand turning by hand without motor on (oh can’t post video?)

Ok chain off it doesn’t make the noise. So must be chain? Or because it’s new? Sounds terrible!

 

[Mario Antony]

Specialized also had their fair share of issues. (brose motor). One could argue that Canyon just used the latch of bosch.

Yes they had/have.
But as far as I know, from people that had Levo, is that Specialized honor warranty and extended on some, due to the problem.
Presently it seems it is under control.

But, touch/knock on wood, it seems it's not the only problem affecting the Strive:ON

Nevertheless, IMO, any owner that buys something, wants a problem free product! And that has been tested and there aren't any problems.
No need to use customers has test specimens...
And sincerelly, it would be preferable to have the battery inside the frame, not being able to remove it, and knowing it will work everytime, like they did on the 29rer.

How many of the users, have another battery for extended rides?
And if the ideia is to have the possibility to change batteries, why not placing extenders in the first place?
No one makes extenders for full power emtbs.

 

[jxrx]

Hey all. Finally put mine together and took it for a quick pedal in the garage. Is it normal to make so much noise when pedaling without the motor on? Here is a video on the bike stand turning by hand without motor on (oh can’t post video?) View attachment 128067

Ok chain off it doesn’t make the noise. So must be chain? Or because it’s new? Sounds terrible!

Never mind. Found it. The chain guide was too low and chain was rubbing on it. Charging it up for first ride tomorrow (I hope)