2024 Strive:ON

[Stephan-Qc]

Yes of course

 

[CrispyDesigns]

Yes of course

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Thanks @Stephan-Qc

 

[CrispyDesigns]

I christen this steed to be “The Green Meanie”!

 

[St4nley]

Hi, looking at this bike as a possible replacement from my Rail which is a size Medium, Canyon say I could ride both a Small or Medium Strive On, i'm 5ft 8 and struggling to decide which way to go with size. Could some of you say how tall you are and what size you are riding. I have read through all 42 pages and not seen any sizing questions. Thanks .

 

[Stephan-Qc]

1m68 for me and the S is very good.

 

[E Bob]

Hi, looking at this bike as a possible replacement from my Rail which is a size Medium, Canyon say I could ride both a Small or Medium Strive On, i'm 5ft 8 and struggling to decide which way to go with size. Could some of you say how tall you are and what size you are riding. I have read through all 42 pages and not seen any sizing questions. Thanks .

im 5.8 and a medium was spot on, ovcourse everyone is different

 

[St4nley]

im 5.8 and a medium was spot on, ovcourse everyone is different

Thanks @E Bob thats great appreciate your reply.

 

[Obikaii]

Hi, looking at this bike as a possible replacement from my Rail which is a size Medium, Canyon say I could ride both a Small or Medium Strive On, i'm 5ft 8 and struggling to decide which way to go with size. Could some of you say how tall you are and what size you are riding. I have read through all 42 pages and not seen any sizing questions. Thanks .

I'm 6ft & went with the Medium, glad I did,the numbers are very similar to my Large Bronson so switching between the 2 of them isn't to noticeable, apart from the battery,motor & weight difference

 

[St4nley]

I'm 6ft & went with the Medium, glad I did,the numbers are very similar to my Large Bronson so switching between the 2 of them isn't to noticeable, apart from the battery,motor & weight difference

Thanks @Obikaii I have always gone by the numbers as well but with the steeper seat tube angle which is 3 degrees steeper than my Rail I don,t want the cockpit to feel cramped. Have you gone for a more playful style of riding with your bikes ? Thanks for replying.

 

[Obikaii]

Thanks @Obikaii I have always gone by the numbers as well but with the steeper seat tube angle which is 3 degrees steeper than my Rail I don,t want the cockpit to feel cramped. Have you gone for a more playful style of riding with your bikes ? Thanks for replying.

Yeah I wanted playfulness/maneuverability & knew the large would of been less so.
Plus I had an Orbea Rise which felt horrible when I jumped back on it after riding the Bronson(2022 mullet) so I knew I wanted something similar geometry wise & a mullet,which I thought was another gimmick before I rode one & realised it suited me & the way I ride better than a 29er
So I donated the Rise to my girlfriend & bought the Strive,100% the right choice, love it & only ride the Bronson on uplift days/summer days & over in the Alps for holiday riding.
The Strive is perfect for every scenario even a xc hack really & my 625wh battery lasts as long as my mates with 750wh batteries, the Bosch system does seem to manage the power very effectively.

 

[Mario Antony]

Hi, looking at this bike as a possible replacement from my Rail which is a size Medium, Canyon say I could ride both a Small or Medium Strive On, i'm 5ft 8 and struggling to decide which way to go with size. Could some of you say how tall you are and what size you are riding. I have read through all 42 pages and not seen any sizing questions. Thanks .

1.81cm height, 83cm inseam, medium.

TopTube is on the short side (due to ST), and compared to my Jeffsy size L, but it's confortable, and don't feel cramped, giving good control uphill.

Standing, the reach is spot on.

 

[St4nley]

Yeah I wanted playfulness/maneuverability & knew the large would of been less so.
Plus I had an Orbea Rise which felt horrible when I jumped back on it after riding the Bronson(2022 mullet) so I knew I wanted something similar geometry wise & a mullet,which I thought was another gimmick before I rode one & realised it suited me & the way I ride better than a 29er
So I donated the Rise to my girlfriend & bought the Strive,100% the right choice, love it & only ride the Bronson on uplift days/summer days & over in the Alps for holiday riding.
The Strive is perfect for every scenario even a xc hack really & my 625wh battery lasts as long as my mates with 750wh batteries, the Bosch system does seem to manage the power very effectively.

Thanks @Obikaii looks like I might be more suited to a Small for my height, the Small would be 20mm longer wheelbase than what I have already. Looks a common theme for 6ft riders to go Medium. Cheers

 

[St4nley]

1.81cm height, 83cm inseam, medium.

TopTube is on the short side (due to ST), and compared to my Jeffsy size L, but it's confortable, and don't feel cramped, giving good control uphill.

Standing, the reach is spot on.

Thanks @Mario Antony thats good that it doesn’t feel cramped going uphill, think I might settle on a Size Small. As it is the Small sizes seem to be out of stock so maybe there’s something in this sizing down. Cheers

 

[Mario Antony]

Thanks @Mario Antony thats good that it doesn’t feel cramped going uphill, think I might settle on a Size Small. As it is the Small sizes seem to be out of stock so maybe there’s something in this sizing down. Cheers

Just remember that you can try, check it out, and send it back no question asked.

 

[St4nley]

Just remember that you can try, check it out, and send it back no question asked.

Thanks that’s good to know

 

[CrispyDesigns]

Done a couple of rides now with the CushCore installed and I have to say I like it (initially I was sceptical and worried about adding more rotating mass to the rear wheel). There's the obvious rim protection that I value but I love the feeling of it. The feeling of it acting as a volume reducer in the rear tyre makes the initial compliance and grip brilliant. I was cleaning techy, rocky uphill sections way more smoothly.

 

[wessobert3000]

Does anyone here ride a normal stem with normal round spacers and can report whether there are problems with the headset cap?

 

[CrispyDesigns]

Does anyone here ride a normal stem with normal round spacers and can report whether there are problems with the headset cap?

I still run the standard stem. But, I’ve seen a few pictures and posts of people running conventional shaped stems and spacers with no problems

 

[Tubby G]

I still have the standard stem but replaced the supplied oval shaped top cap immediately

 

[Niklas]

Does anyone here ride a normal stem with normal round spacers and can report whether there are problems with the headset cap?

There’s no problems with that, I run both my bikes like that

 

[wessobert3000]

Thx guys

 

[Tubby G]

Anyone know the Q factor for the E13 cranks ? Their website just says ‘Slim Q factor’

 

[Mario Antony]

It seems there are new Bosch Battery Mouting hardware, seen here:

PowerTube Screw-On Plate Kit vertical - The Smart System

Compatibility - Bosch screw-on plate kit PowerTube | vertical | The smart system BBP37YY Color black Scope of delivery 1 x Mounting plate vertical 2 x Screw M3x7

www.bike-discount.de

PowerTube Mounting Kit horizontal/vertical - The Smart System

Compatibility - Bosch Mounting Kit PowerTube Holder | cable side | horizontal/vertical | The smart system BBP37YY Color black Scope of delivery 1 x plastic housing 1 x stiffening element 1 x damping plate...

www.bike-discount.de

Can someone confirm it's new?

(It's on the connector side).

 

[Stephan-Qc]

I still run the standard stem. But, I’ve seen a few pictures and posts of people running conventional shaped stems and spacers with no problems

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35 or 50 mm for the Hope ?
I probably buy the 50 mm, if you can help me

 

[S1mmo]

35 or 50 mm for the Hope ?
I probably buy the 50 mm, if you can help me

@Stephan-Qc I've got a Hope Gravity Stem 35/35mm on mine, which works well for me.

I'll post a picture later today so you can see what it looks like.

 

[Tieff]

Anyone know the Q factor for the E13 cranks ? Their website just says ‘Slim Q factor’

Yes, because there is no "Q-factor" of the cranks. It can be influenced by the cranks, if they are bent more or less outside. You can easily measure the Q-factor. For a short instruction, please see here:

 

[Stephan-Qc]

@Stephan-Qc I've got a Hope Gravity Stem 35/35mm on mine, which works well for me.

I'll post a picture later today so you can see what it looks like.

Thx a lot.
The problem is that I added the ShotGun system.
And it raises the stem by 5mm.
I constantly feel like I'm losing the front.
So, I thought about switching to a 50mm stem to have more support on the front wheel.

 

[S1mmo]

Thx a lot.
The problem is that I added the ShotGun system.
And it raises the stem by 5mm.
I constantly feel like I'm losing the front.
So, I thought about switching to a 50mm stem to have more support on the front wheel.

Did you size up or size down when you bought the bike?
I'm 184cm and bought a Large which feels perfect with the 35mm stem, it would probably feel too long with a 50mm.

 

[Stephan-Qc]

Did you size up or size down when you bought the bike?
I'm 184cm and bought a Large which feels perfect with the 35mm stem, it would probably feel too long with a 50mm.

I have a S size, because I’m 166
So I can’t size down

 

[jxrx]

Hey all, has anyone ordered a new chain for their Shimano XT equipped CFR? If so how many links? 116x, 128x or 138x? I'm having brain fade... Thanks!