2024 Strive:ON

[Jackwithoneye]

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!

i ordered a new chain yesterday, i've counted about 118 links on my actual chain size M Strive On.
So i ordered a 128. Whatever, if i miscounted, i'll align with the old one and fit it to the right length

 

[jxrx]

i ordered a new chain yesterday, i've counted about 118 links on my actual chain size M Strive On.
So i ordered a 128. Whatever, if i miscounted, i'll align with the old one and fit it to the right length

Thanks, will get a 126x link chain then

 

[maramouse]

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[No idea]

Hi guys I am thinking of buying a strive on underdog.
I have read this post from beginning to end and it’s been so helpful!
I know this must be a drag and I am sorry for asking but if anyone could give their personal opinion on frame size I would really appreciate it.
I am thinking of a medium ( I am 175cm )

 

[S1mmo]

Hi guys I am thinking of buying a strive on underdog.
I have read this post from beginning to end and it’s been so helpful!
I know this must be a drag and I am sorry for asking but if anyone could give their personal opinion on frame size I would really appreciate it.
I am thinking of a medium ( I am 175cm )

I would definitely go with a medium.
I'm 184cm and my large feels perfect.
A lot of the reviews suggest sizing down when you're between sizes but I'm glad I didn't as I think a medium would've been too small.

 

[jxrx]

What is the recommended torque for the e13 cranks on the CFR model please?

 

[Stephan-Qc]

Last uptade !

 

[maramouse]

today in Finale Ligure Base Nato, I saw Mr Rob in "ingegnere trail", very wet day but super fun with this bike

 

[maramouse]

Last uptade !

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beatiful bike, but please chenge the original terrible rotors disc

 

[Stephan-Qc]

beatiful bike, but please chenge the original terrible rotors disc

Step by Step

 

[Mario Antony]

beatiful bike, but please chenge the original terrible rotors disc

What's wrong with the rotors?

 

[Tieff]

What's wrong with the rotors?

If you have HOPE brakes you should also use the HOPE rotors. Have you seen the HOPE rotors (especially the floating ones)? Have a look, then you know what's wrong about the (SRAM) rotors....

 

[CrispyDesigns]

What's wrong with the rotors?

I found the OEM rotor on the front to be very flexible and noisy. I swapped to a thicker Galfer rotor and it was way better. No more flex and noise on descents and also much, much quieter under braking too

 

[jxrx]

I found the OEM rotor on the front to be very flexible and noisy. I swapped to a thicker Galfer rotor and it was way better. No more flex and noise on descents and also much, much quieter under braking too

Was this the green CFR model? If so yeah me too. SRAM HS2 2mm thick 220mm rotor going on.

 

[maramouse]

What's wrong with the rotors?

The SRAM Centerline rotors were the worst that SRAM has built, in fact they have now been replaced by the HS2, the main defects are noisy, on long descents they heat up too much and bend easily, a jewelery braking system and poorly made discs.

 

[Jackwithoneye]

just to let you know, that the Fox X2 has a common reliability problem for years. It's called cavitation (squeeeeech noise, coming from the shock where air is mixing with the oil, which alterates the good functioning of the shock ). It's supposed to be fixed on 2024 models.
If, like me, you have a 2023 model on your Strive On (you can check on fox site with the shock's serial number), even if, like me, you don't have any problem with the shock (yet?), you're eligible for an upgrade of your shock with the 2024 updated components.
You'll have to contact your fox service center, and check with them for the upgrade under warranty.
i've done it, and they're making no problem as they are aware of the problem.
You'll certainly have to provide the serial number, the bike's invoice, and send the shock to them. Depending on how busy they are, it can take from 1 week, to 1 month (don't do it in june, it could ruin your summer rides )

 

[jxrx]

just to let you know, that the Fox X2 has a common reliability problem for years. It's called cavitation (squeeeeech noise, coming from the shock where air is mixing with the oil, which alterates the good functioning of the shock ). It's supposed to be fixed on 2024 models.
If, like me, you have a 2023 model on your Strive On (you can check on fox site with the shock's serial number), even if, like me, you don't have any problem with the shock (yet?), you're eligible for an upgrade of your shock with the 2024 updated components.
You'll have to contact your fox service center, and check with them for the upgrade under warranty.
i've done it, and they're making no problem as they are aware of the problem.
You'll certainly have to provide the serial number, the bike's invoice, and send the shock to them. Depending on how busy they are, it can take from 1 week, to 1 month (don't do it in june, it could ruin your summer rides )

thanks, I was wondering about this and might just try my luck here in Switzerland

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

today in Finale Ligure Base Nato, I saw Mr Rob in "ingegnere trail", very wet day but super fun with this bike

Same day! Cold / wet but great trails!

 

[Mars2]

Intresting bike

 

[Mars2]

Does anyone know what is the Q factor of the E-thirteen crank on our bike.
Want to order shorter crank but i'm on job trip so can't look at my bike.
Thanks

 

[CrispyDesigns]

Was this the green CFR model? If so yeah me too. SRAM HS2 2mm thick 220mm rotor going on.

Yep. Same model. The stock rotors are fine as far as stopping goes but the noise under braking and the rubbing when off the brakes on descents is off putting to me

 

[jxrx]

Yep. Same model. The stock rotors are fine as far as stopping goes but the noise under braking and the rubbing when off the brakes on descents is off putting to me

Seems just the Shimano 220 is flimsy. I’ll keep the rear for now as it’s quiet.

 

[Mario Antony]

Strive and the bolder field!
Let's go!

One + mountain... and it's lunch time!

 

[Tieff]

Strive and the bolder field!
Let's go!

One + mountain... and it's lunch time!

Hope that your battery latch survived this!

 

[Mario Antony]

Had problems @1.000km, but installed a new latch (old design) + ziptie everything, so that there isn't any movement, what so ever.

Up until now - everything is ok!

BTW:
Anyone installed a 500W battery to the Strive :ON

 

[Wah]

Can anyone who has run new brake hoses let me know if you need to drop the motor to route the new line through the frame? Switching my DB8 (which were surprisingly decent) to Shimanos (all my bikes are XTs). Any tips?

 

[S1mmo]

Can anyone who has run new brake hoses let me know if you need to drop the motor to route the new line through the frame? Switching my DB8 (which were surprisingly decent) to Shimanos (all my bikes are XTs). Any tips?

Hello, I swapped my brakes to Hope E4s and didn't need to drop the motor.
I pushed the new hose in while pulling the old hose out with one of these, it went in very easily.

 

[Wah]

Hello, I swapped my brakes to Hope E4s and didn't need to drop the motor.
I pushed the new hose in while pulling the old hose out with one of these, it went in very easily. View attachment 135580

That's perfect... what is it called?

 

[Wah]

That's perfect... what is it called?

Nevermind... found it! Rockshox Reverb Stealth Barb connector.

 

[Stephan-Qc]

My Strive is finish now !
Friday I share you more pics on BikePark