Canyon Strive:ON: suspension setup & specs
The Canyon Strive:ON is an e-enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX or Bosch Performance Line CX-R. This page lists the 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Canyon Strive:ON →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29" x 27.5".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF 8 | RockShox Domain Gold R (170 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe | 230x65 | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 750 Wh | 24.8 kg | €4,999 | Setup → |
| CF 9 | FOX 38 Performance Elite GRIP X2 (170 mm) | FOX Float X2 Performance | 230x65 | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 750 Wh | 24.8 kg | €6,499 | Setup → |
| CFR | RockShox ZEB Ultimate (170 mm) | RockShox Vivid Ultimate | 230x65 | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX-R 750 Wh | 24.8 kg | €7,499 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Canyon Strive:ON is right where the “e-enduro bike” category usually is: 170 mm up front against a median of 170 mm from 56 bikes. The fork has 10 mm more travel than the rear end with 160 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. On travel, it slots in between the Canyon Spectral:ONfly and the Canyon Torque:ON in the Canyon range. Canyon builds the frame from carbon.
At a minimum of 24.8 kg (CF 8 build), the Canyon Strive:ON is heavier than its category median of 23.5 kg – 1.3 kg more. Prices for the Canyon Strive:ON start at €4,999 (CF 8), below the category median of €6,900. For the CFR build, Canyon asks €7,499. For suspension, Canyon combines components from FOX and RockShox. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the RockShox Domain Gold R to the RockShox ZEB Ultimate. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX or Bosch Performance Line CX-R with a 750 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Domain Gold R): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (RockShox Super Deluxe): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Canyon Strive:ON
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Canyon take priority.
170 mm fork, 65.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 18.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 19.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 17.6 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai / Minion DHR II 2.5; Schwalbe Magic Mary Gravity 2.5.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.