Torn between Strive ON and Torque ON

[Enonchong]

I'm looking at buying my first E-MTB and I can't decide between the Canyon Strive ON CF8 and the Canyon Torque ON CF8.

I feel like the geo and travel on the Torque ON is more in line with the style of riding I do, i.e., freeride, downhill, jumps etc.

The Strive ON, however, is more in line with my current Nukeproof Mega's geo and travel, but also has a Bosch Motor whereas the Torque has a Shimano EP8 and I've read that it's best to steer clear of these where possible.

Could someone help me come to make decision as this choice is the only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger! Thanks!

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

@Rob Rides EMTB seems to like his Strive ON and it looks a killer bike.
personally, I would have the strive with the bosch over the shimano motor.. strive has a larger battery too.
but im not a freerider.. just an occasional nervous jumper

 

[Enonchong]

@Rob Rides EMTB seems to like his Strive ON and it looks a killer bike.
personally, I would have the strive with the bosch over the shimano motor.. strive has a larger battery too.
but im not a freerider.. just an occasional nervous jumper

I also think you wouldn't want to freeride on a EMTB that often anyhow, you would just buy a DH rig for big bike parks like dyfi and Morzine, and then use the Strive everywhere else?