Strive:ON problems
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not just you! It may help a little but merely reinforcing the latch does not address the reason the latch gets damaged in the first place..............in my opinion!Is it just me or does someone else also think that those 2 tiny pieces of plastic don't do much for reinforcement.
I mean why not just add reinforcement material over the whole length/width of the latch
Tubby G
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Now then. Took the StriveOn to the Lake District today and managed a full ride with the new latch without any issues, and had plenty of fast rocky descents to give the bike an all over shake & rattle. So far so good.
However, towards the end (luckily) of the ride, my left hand crank fell off!
My crank bolt seems to be missing a top washer / spacer:
Stock photo for comparison …
Anyone know if that top washer / spacer is actually critical and therefore I need to buy a replacement bolt, or can I just tighten up my crank bolt with it missing and all will be ok ? Cheers
However, towards the end (luckily) of the ride, my left hand crank fell off!
My crank bolt seems to be missing a top washer / spacer:
Stock photo for comparison …
Anyone know if that top washer / spacer is actually critical and therefore I need to buy a replacement bolt, or can I just tighten up my crank bolt with it missing and all will be ok ? Cheers
CrispyDesigns
Active member
It looks like the conical part is there to close the gap and stop any gunk and mud getting into the threads. I’d say the collar on the bolt does all the work of applying pressure to hold the crank
Tubby G
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Yes I agree and decided not to ride today and ordered a replacement bolt instead
Tieff
Member
Got my Strive:On CFR two days ago (ordered it at 23rd of December 2023), but couldn't unbox it until today. I ordered a reduced bike in the outlet, unridden but with minor paint damage. Was super surprised that everything was like new, no scratches, nothing. Only in the area of the upper screw in the down tube some paint chipped off (see picture). Doesn't look nice but for about 1000 CHF less I can live with that pretty good.
Ok, but my real reason for this post is: how does Canyon deal with the latch problem (I was super excited)?
Again, I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised: They include the newly revised version of the Latch from Bosch with the bike (see pictures with part number). The old version of the latch was mounted, so you have to change it yourself. No instructions, not a word about it, but as a mechanic you don't have an issue with it. Have already changed it and keep the old as backup in case the new one fails.
Photos: left: new latch, middle: new latch part no., right: old latch installed
As an engineer, however, I still don't quite trust this solution. That's why I looked around at Cascade Components for the metal version (see photos on p. 14 of this forum). I’ve got the confirmation that it should be available soon! I will order and install it as soon as possible, and then I hope that there will be peace with this tiresome topic...
Ok, but my real reason for this post is: how does Canyon deal with the latch problem (I was super excited)?
Again, I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised: They include the newly revised version of the Latch from Bosch with the bike (see pictures with part number). The old version of the latch was mounted, so you have to change it yourself. No instructions, not a word about it, but as a mechanic you don't have an issue with it. Have already changed it and keep the old as backup in case the new one fails.
Photos: left: new latch, middle: new latch part no., right: old latch installed
As an engineer, however, I still don't quite trust this solution. That's why I looked around at Cascade Components for the metal version (see photos on p. 14 of this forum). I’ve got the confirmation that it should be available soon! I will order and install it as soon as possible, and then I hope that there will be peace with this tiresome topic...
wessobert3000
Member
My latch is also broken. I called Canyon and received the new, reinforced version within three days. Good service.
Have any of you also combined the new version with Tobias' solution?
Have any of you also combined the new version with Tobias' solution?
Tieff
Member
Still waiting for the cascade components latch...
Yes, a few of us have. I've not ridden mine since installing this setup yet though.
CrispyDesigns
Active member
I have the new latch with Tobias’s fix and have had no issues at all. The bike is pretty much flawless for me now. Shorter cranks are next and that’ll be it done
wessobert3000
Member
Yeah, shorter cranks are on my list, top.
Which one do you prefere?
No 155mm versions are available in Germany right now besides Hope (expansive)
CrispyDesigns
Active member
I have looked at the Hope cranks as 155mm is my preferred length to try. Was hoping there’d be a 155mm option from E*Thirteen.
Anyone else know of compatible 155mm cranks other than Hope?
Buy direct from Miranda, I have both 155 and 152,5 and like them
Tubby G
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Out of stock right now unfortunately
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wessobert3000
Member
F…ing brexit make them expensive in GermanyGreat qualityCranks
PINND precision engineer high performance bike parts including our CS2 Pedal designed to outlast the competition with weather sealed bearings and the most reliable materials. We make every pair in Scotland, UK on our own machines to the highest levels of quality.
Hey all, I've been back and forth with whether to post this but... my Strive:On is great and I've gotten some good rides on it in the slop now. With Tobias's battery fix no cut outs from day.1 so nice that works. However I do find that at 25km/h it cuts off pretty hard and feels like an elastic band pulling me back, but if I can pedal hard through it and I mean pedal REALLY hard if I can just get it up to like >=28-30km/h then it's almost easier at that speed to pedal it than it is between 25-27km/h.
Is it just me????
It's really like they want to discourage you at 25-27km/h to go harder unless on a big hill down. Even then it doesn't seem to pick up speed as fast as a regular MTB and I would expect it to pick up speed faster as it's 25kg so potential speed due to weight should be more.
Appreciate your thoughts. The local Canyon repair place looked at it and said no resistance and it's all fine but in my mind I still feel something there...
Is it just me????
It's really like they want to discourage you at 25-27km/h to go harder unless on a big hill down. Even then it doesn't seem to pick up speed as fast as a regular MTB and I would expect it to pick up speed faster as it's 25kg so potential speed due to weight should be more.
Appreciate your thoughts. The local Canyon repair place looked at it and said no resistance and it's all fine but in my mind I still feel something there...
wessobert3000
Member
Never had the which for more than 25km per hour. Gravity rulezTo be honest, if you use the bike as intended, you won't notice it much.
look for the steepest climbs and decent, you won't notice and have a lot of fun
OK folks, thing is I can ride my bio bike over 25km/h on this stretch of trail which is mostly flat, slightly downhill and has a few jumps but can't pedal it over 25km/h easily enough to really him them at speed, bit frustrating. It's just weird that 25-28km/h is so hard to push through and it almost frees up over 28km/h and becomes a bit easier again. Meh still an awesome bike
CrispyDesigns
Active member
Where in the Flow app did you find this?
It's in custom riding modes.
Have you got the latest version of the app, 1.18.6 and updated your bike?
CrispyDesigns
Active member
Just updated the app. I was on a late 1.17 version. Looking forward to checking it out ready for a ride in the Peaks on Tuesday
How did the ride go?
Did you try out any of the new modes?
I haven't had chance yet.
Yeah read above. I found AUTO to be very interesting. Need to try it again but weather is just shit and trails are closed
Slymobi
E*POWAH Master
I'm not sure what fitting you need but FSA have a wide range of crank arms
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