Canyon Strive:ON is Outstanding

[@dadowns100]

No one does it better! Your videos set the standard.

[@jay8miller]

This incredible 🔥 Canyon and Bosch got it spot on

[@ubauba6530]

I love my Megawatt, but honestly, so many brands have come out with absolute bangers since I got mine last year. I kinda wish I waited a year for this instead, especially with that Bosch system with it's built in GPS tracker and immobiliser.

[@matthewl7585]

Probably your best video and bike review to date and also the best I’ve seen you ride.

[@havitharry]

Hi Rob, cracking review as always. I'd be interested on you thoughts on the Strive ON vs the new 2023 Orbea Wild? I see a similar question has been asked on here already, but hasn't been answered. I think its a pretty fair comparison as they are both top bikes. Cheers

[@gmackoneopl]

I got to tell this, your movies has incredible quality. It looks really really good. It is pleasure to watch this.

[@pablojmcglynn2863]

Hmm looked at canyon ebikes but in the end I invested in a pole voima, nothing toches it. Great video as always , even if it's paid content from canyon . Such is the modern world , look forward to the next production you put out , as always 🤘🤘🤘

[@Codeset08]

Great video once again, good to see some security being included on the bikes excellent selling point.

[@zoranpl]

The GPS module can be removed in 3 minutes...

[@andreabuscemi1985]

Rob, the quality of your content is another level!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thank you!

[@PAB_OUTDOORS]

This is quickly becoming my favourite channel on KZbin 🔥

[@crisonthealps4542]

your video quality is always stunning! just wow. Good job

[@crisonthealps4542]

Hi. may i ask which camera you use to make the video?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Hi. Sony A7SIII 👍

[@homsey]

just ordered this bike in the sale. cant wait!!

[@M1911zz]

Unfortunately this bike has issues alot of people are reporting that it turns off on trails. The problem is with the closing latch, leading to unwanted battery movements, and play in the latch.

[@eltobiass]

unlikely. There is no latch, it is held by a a skid plate bolted with an Allen bolt…. So these rumors sound fishy….

[@captainkette3411]

Great Job Rob. Its good to see, that canyon left some Space for the new Bosch Motor 😅 And finaly they use Bosch on an EMTB. It‘s the best Motor.

[@tahoeebikes]

Great looking ebike I think the bosch is best tech climbing by far its not even close.

[@jimhofoss9982]

I’m usually cinical, when it comes to E-bike debuts…but this really looks like it’s put together very well

[@matthewgabb5360]

Nice video Rob . I like the look of the bike . Glad your enjoying the enduro trails at Triscombe once again .

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers! Love Triscombe trails

[@jaymutina3843]

I just purchased the Spectral On, it has the Shimano motor and I cant imagine needing more punch! At $4300 and a nice spec I am very happy.

[@medicus9360]

Think I’ve just found my next bike… Thank Rob

[@briangong007]

Interested to hear your thoughts on the Canyon vs Orbea Wild vs Yeti 160e

[@andrewrivera4029]

Mullet is awesome in the steeps and for railing turns, have the Canyon Torque ON ridden some of the most iconic Colorado singletrack rides this summer and sending it at bike park.

[@ZippidyMTB]

Great review, to many good choices now. Was looking at the new Wild but I may have to reconsider.

[@76ram1]

Nice review. I'm looking forward to Bosch's new lightweight motor.

[@jacobwhite3049]

That lovely UK weather ! Might need a holiday house down here in Australia mate ! Thanks for the review great work 👍

[@RobRidesEMTB]

I'm sure its been the wettest spring ever!

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Sounds like torture to me

[@MRhankylolka]

perfect color grade! Wow

[@Extremegaz25]

Great technology rob, but the thieves probably will watch these vids and just maybe get ideas on how to remove battery etc, hopefully not, and I'm 100% for anything that enables owners to get the bike back, great job .

[@gingerb36]

Great review Rob, video and stills top notch

[@kozanostra84]

I am completely in love!!!

[@kozanostra84]

The video quality ist superb!

[@MichalM2012]

Mine just has arrived yesterday. And I am really looking forward to test in in the dirt. BTW your review helped me to go for this beast (and of course 20% discount). Thanks Rob!

[@MC-ey8kw]

How are you loving it, congratulations!?

[@MichalM2012]

So much! Universal shredder and load of fun. Also it works well in bike parks.

[@brunobartolettistella1677]

Between this and the new Wild which one do you prefer?

[@BikeParkLane]

Would suggest the wild but you can't remove the battery so it's out

[@crush1221]

Hey Rob, could you make it 29/29? I'm 6'7" and 108kg. 29 is a must!

[@TbZwtf]

At that price damn well done Canyon Grreat content Rob Have a good week!

[@ogden99]

6:14 So that's what you rip out when you pinch one 😂

[@RobRidesEMTB]

shhhhhh!!! 🤣

[@Na2gumiBlogspot]

Awesome video mate!

[@nasserghiasi]

I bought it based on this review, still waiting for delivery. I will come back to comments with my feedback 😅

[@MrPyadster]

The GPS is great but if only they would have it were its not accesable that would be ideal its far to easy to remove. Great content thx for the vid :)

[@cheezusweezel]

Great video/review, thank you. If you have to decide between the Strive:On CFR and an Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, would you choose the Canyon? 🧐

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes Canyon

[@JoJo-yr6io]

Super nice i almost bought a caynon but didn't want the ep8, now that this comes with the bosh is bitter sweet.😩. Is the full 29er kenevo still a hair above tho? I just got one and converted mine ❤

[@Echoes-]

Looks good!👍

[@stoneenforcer]

This is the review i need to see. Sending my torque on roczen back as it cant climb the trails i ride. Will order the Strive on ltd instead!

[@kyslikTube]

But how does it compare to Orbea Wild 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Vodafone16v]

This looks like a re-branded MOTERRA... kinematics and all. And the Moterra came with the Bosch years ago.

[@kingerz]

Glad it's over to Bosch. Leave it a year for others to Beta test the bike., Especially now it needs a phone to run.

[@domnk1]

i wonder if you are more likely to hit and damage the skid plate easily when going down a step because of this geometry…

[@sAu54g3]

Seems an incredibly genuine review! I am so tempted but struggling to commit to the pricing. Is it worth it???

[@rawlak]

Fantastic, Content! and I am in love with the idea of buying the strive on, however, have you experienced the same battery latch problems as other users do, who ride the bike on the trails? Certainly you have heard about the disconnection problems and not tight enough hold of the battery within the frame. I know the latches had been reinforced, but there is still a considerable movement of the battery within the frame which causes disconnection problems. Do you have any opinion on that?

[@rocketsciencedesign]

Love the anti theft security system - but I'm wondering what's to stop a thief with an allen key taking off the motor protector and pulling out the gps thingy, if they know about this system? Yes, they won't be able to use the motor, but as mentioned, these are expensive bikes with plenty of expensive parts.

[@chrisk5125]

Hmm yeah when the bike is gone it’s gone. Might tell police the location. But AirTag might do that as well. Otherwise insurance. But nice addition. I ordered a 2022 model in the sale now tho without gps.

[@LastAphelion]

👀Is this my perfect first ebike? Unfortunate the top level Torque scheme isn't available on the other tiers or Strive because I LOVE it. 1. What do you think about the race motor for casual use? Do you think for someone who can't pedal a lot due to a spine injury could benefit from the race motor? 2. Why do you think they gave the Strive a Bosche but the Torque a Shimano? I'm really keen on either of these bikes. Do you think the Bosche or the Shimano characteristics would benefit someone more like me who can't handle pedaling a long time or very hard, if you think the differences are even enough for me to consider?

[@enzochoi923]

Interesting that Canyon have gone without their shapeshifter that was the heart and signature of the strive for many years. while an EMTB may not need the climbing efficiency boost, for me the shapeshifter on my strive is used most often to make the bike more playful or get a taste of some underbiking rather than just a climb switch.

[@kuzmajacek]

If only the mid-spec came in other colour than avocado/pistachio. It desperately needs some accents and nothing goes well with pistachio 😢

[@omahamtb6580]

Is it difficult for thieves to remove the GPS tracker? And if removed, does that permanently brick the bike?

[@enricobononi8655]

does the Bosch system allow for heart tracking (with external monitor) to adjust on the fly the support to maintain a certain work level?

[@markushiltbrunner3201]

Once again, great cinema. But one thing about the Bike. It seems too rattling and noisy in your film. Is that really the case?

[@GlennRacing1]

Awesome review, and brilliant value bike Shame canyons after sales/warranty has a pretty bad rep. But it’s well worth the punt at this price. They knock out some god awful colours mind you ! 🙈

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Green looks pretty nice in real life. The black underdog is a safe bet too (as long as you like black 🤣)

[@DWillis7]

​@@RobRidesEMTBmatte black is a bad idea unless you get full frame protection. It's the worst paint to maintain.

[@MrSupermugen]

canyon's after sale and any warranty issues in NZ, have been better than any other brand ive delt with.

[@pjsanab]

If you want a bike for flow jump trails will this bike be better than a Transition Repeater?

[@josephcox2201]

I have to say something this is not the 1st time canyon has used a bosch motor my cayman came out 1st and it has the bosch cx performance line smart system and its a emtb

[@georgegadzhev8365]

Hi Rob it is a great video as always. I was wondering how high is the rise of the handlebar that you put on the strive on?

[@dawidhernas7034]

Hi - this is a great summary. I consider the purchase of this bike - can you tell how noisy is the motor and what hight are you. I’m 183cm high and do not know if M or L size will be better.

[@marcusavoth]

Ive ordered the underdog version. The website told me to order either a small or medium so i was a bit confused having a choice 😅 i went for medium as it arrives quicker 😂 hope im ok !

[@lakaldrak]

U know that that is useless ? U Always Check the geometry and on the 2023 Models U can See that they are very Long.

[@marcusavoth]

@@lakaldrak I probably should have bought the small knowing this now. I was looking for some clarification at the time of purchase but unfortunately couldn't find any . The website does say I'm in the middle though and I'm not trying to do anything too sketchy on it though so should be ok 👍

[@lakaldrak]

@@marcusavoth xd. Ye its a Personal Thing. For me i am 178cm tall and prefer reach 470mm. U cant Go wrong ye but i was shocked how Long they actually are that for small Person the size S is top big.

[@phantombigballs8165]

How's it going I'm in the same boat...normally a medium but thinking of going for a small.

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

Nice! Have you measured the BB height? Also, will you test the new Torque On? Cheers!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes - was approx 344mm

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

@@RobRidesEMTB Thank you!

[@carllindemann-yh3rj]

I’m have a 2020 yt decoy and am looking at adding the pole voima or canyon strive on ltd to my collection. If you had to choose one. Which one would it be?

[@benji431976]

This sounds very similar to the giant reign E+0. Which is better would you say Rob?❤🎉❤

[@MC-ey8kw]

Subbed. Sorry if it’s been asked I’m on 1 arm just had collarbone surgery. I’m 6’2” saw some vids for medium. But I was thinking to also get a riser bar, what height are you and What raiser bar height/brand did you use? Thanks!

[@bobsnabby2298]

That tiny front mudguard 🤣

[@brenth6732]

is this a Europe release only??? i dont see it on their north american website

[@bulekemtb7884]

One question is it better than turbo levo gen 3?

[@sylvainrollet8153]

thank for this good video Rob, I have a question for you, do you think it is possible to put a 29 rear wheel on it, because I don’t like at all 27,5 rear wheel? thank for answer

[@tariqphoto]

i love one, but cant afford that unfortunetly. Whats opinions on the Grand Canyon:ON 7?

[@stevefox6753]

So if your phone runs out of battery, you can't ride your bike? Looks like a nice bike though

[@jerryofthebikes]

nice, wonder if they make full turn to the bosch systems and leave shimano ep motors..

[@stevehughes4734]

Sorry for the late, I’m after a new e bike so this or the Pole what would you choose.

[@MTBs]

Great video! Has there been any recent software upgrades to the Bosch motor that makes it so smooth and sensitive? I feel something has improved on the newer bikes I've ridden, but I don't recall there's been any recent update. Or am I completely wrong here?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

there's been several updates. I'm not sure they've specifically said they've made it smoother in any of the updates, but its possible that they have made some incremental rolling updates over time.

[@MTBs]

@@RobRidesEMTB Thanks! It really feels like a different motor compared to when it was launched. It has aged well.

[@deadagain9227]

hi Rob, can you tell me if there will be any issues fitting an aftermarket stem to the Strive on? The stem spacers are a different shape to the usual round ones and I am wanting to upgrade the bars and stem when mine arrives

What about the rattle from the motor area? Is it finally silent?

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Looks great, but the price is astounding.

[@cleggycyclist]

exhorbitant is the word you're looking for

[@johnrowley7746]

Looks like this bike is not available in the US?

[@M1911zz]

Canyon doesn't care about the U.S enough probably won't see it anytime soon.

[@partywallsurveyor]

Canyon Strive:On CFR or Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon? What do you prefer?

[@tomaszstanczak9326]

WHich one would you buy, this one Canyon, Strive, On Underdog, or TREK Rail 5 625 W Gen 3 or Gaint Reigne E+3

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Strive 👍

[@deanrwilson]

I actually think it is a great looking bike.

[@hippomorpha-dr.sandraengel8648]

It seems to be very Lord in the descending¿

[@petnym]

What happens with the Bosch Smart System if you are out riding and your phone breaks or run out of battery? Both things have happened to me more than once..

[@juliandommett725]

You have not mentioned the crappy charge port that you complain about on earlier Bosch powered bikes

[@alexbiketester]

IT IS! I AGREE!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Hope you enjoyed testing yours as much as I did mine!

[@alexbiketester]

@@RobRidesEMTB YES going to do as much as I can adventures!

[@arthurgouvy]

Hello, does it feel like an analogue bike ?

[@kentnilsson9757]

👍Is the GPS working without the bike battery🙄

[@PedroMartinsEnduro]

Can you place a range extender?

[@Sunday_Jazz]

That looks RAD. Quite long with a chin on bottom though? Thats not a bad thing though- my Trance looks similar and it shreds.

[@borthwey]

So it seems easy to remove the battery and disable the gps for stealing??

[@barryholt3526]

When a size large gits someone 6'3" it shows just how long they're making bikes now. I guess most people will need a small.

[@ovflowd]

QQ: If you remove the main battery, does the connect module still operate? (Like does it have a "tiny battery built-in" (?) otherwise I see people being able to remove the battery to disable the protection features...

[@Echoes-]

Yes it has an internal battery that gets charged from the main battery.

[@niklasbjorklund4558]

Why didn’t you weigh it?

[@sinisakalicanec6823]

Honestly Which is better to buy CUBE STEREO HYBRID 160 HPC ACTIONTEAM 750 27.5 2023 or New Canyon Stryve On 🤔 The price is the same as €7000 🤷

[@cassysamel3914]

I’m assuming you can adjust the settings so that you, the owner, can ride without your phone or device? Would seem silly if it required you to have a device on you every time you wanted to ride it. 😂

[@haydenjarmey1380]

Far nicer than that pole!!😂

[@grzegorzdulski8768]

How tall are you?

[@ntallocatevirtualmemory8488]

Sure it's a beauty emtb, but it's suspension system is just a FSR specialized...

[@hisashime]

Does the GPS works with the battery removed?

[@jonnybrown5715]

Can I check something, you kept saying this is 160mm travel but isn't it 170mm? CanyonWebsite says 170mm or have they changed it recently? Also what dropper is fitted?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

160 rear 170 front. 210mm dropper 👍

[@tone351998]

IS THIS THE BIKE?

[@GUY-on-Earth]

is the gps tracking only on this version of the bike? or the cheaper options as well?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

its on all of them, even entry level, which is pretty decent - they could have easily removed it to save money.

[@Boots2Bike]

Between this and a Levo