New 2019 Canyon Strive | GMBN Tech 'Geek Edition' First Look

Canyon have released the latest model of their EWS winning Strive mountain bike. The all new 2019 Strive has been redesigned from the ground up to meet the demands of modern MTB racing. The full carbon chassis rolls on 29 inch wheels which promises to be capable on even the most gnarly of mountain bike trails yet light enough to climb. But what about the heart of the Strive, the Shapeshifter? It’s been completely redesigned and overhauled and is now made in collaboration with Fox. Doddy was lucky enough to get up close and personal with the bike and talks you through all the details.

In association with Canyon.

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Canyon have completely overhauled the Shapeshifter on the Strive, recognising that it was one of the weaker points of the old model. Working with Fox, they’ve redesigned the telescopic gas actuator which literally alters the rear suspension linkage position. This changes the shape of the bike dramatically when engaged, shortening the rear travel from 150mm to 135mm, increasing the head angle from a slack 66 degrees to 67.5, and raising the bottom bracket and seat angle. This dynamically transforms the way it climbs, offering a responsive and aggressive feel akin to a cross country bike. What’s more the Shapeshifter is compatible with all types of shocks, which makes the bike really versatile, you can even install a coil shock.

The new Strive also drops 10mm in suspension travel at the rear, now using a 150mm shock, and stays the same at 160mm for the front, although the CF R model which will be used by the Canyon Factory Racing Team comes with a 170mm fork.

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