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Torque:On CF vs Strive:On CFRA comparison of the two gravity e-bikes from Canyon

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 11.05.2023

Torque:On CF vs Strive:On CFR: A comparison of the two gravity e-bikes from Canyon
The Koblenz-based company presents two new Canyon e-bikes with massive suspension travel and downhill geometry in one day. We compared the two bikes in the video. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Canyon Strive:On CFR and Canyon Torque:On CF?

With its new e-bike range, Koblenz-based Canyon is massively expanding its selection of sporty e-mountainbikes. Anyone looking for an e-MTB for really tough terrain, bike park excursions and extreme descents will now have two Canyon e-bikes to choose from. The Strive:On CFR with 170/165 millimetres of suspension travel and the Torque:On CF with 180/175 millimetres. On paper, the two e-MTBs with carbon frames are super close together and the geometry is almost identical. But on the trail, the differences are very clear. In our video, we explain the strengths and weaknesses of the new Canyon e-bikes.

The facts about the Canyon Torque:On CF

  • Motor: Shimano EP8
  • Battery: Choice of 900 or 720 watt hours
  • 180/175 mm spring travel
  • MX wheel mix (29 / 27.5")
  • Full carbon frame
  • Three equipment variants between €5999 and €9399, each with a 720 or 900 battery (€400 price difference)
  • Weight: from 23.7 kg (manufacturer's specification, CF 9 with 720 battery)
  • Four sizes S to XL
  • Category 5E - full gravity release like the Canyon Sender downhill MTB

>> To the detailed presentation of the new E-Enduro with race genes from Canyon: the new Strive:On CFR <<

The facts about the Canyon Strive:On CFR

  • Motor: Bosch Performance CX (LTD model available with Race version)
  • Battery: Bosch Powertube, either 750 or 625 watt hours
  • Suspension travel: 170/165 mm
  • MX wheel mix (29/27.5")
  • Full carbon frame with extreme enduro geometry
  • Three equipment variants between 5799 and 9699 euros
  • Weight: from 23.3 kg (manufacturer's specification, top model with 625 Wh)
  • Bosch Connect module (GPS tracking, theft protection)
  • Four sizes S to XL

>> To the detailed presentation of the new big bike with e-drive from Canyon: the new Torque:On CF! <<

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Canyon Strive:On CFR // 170/165 mm // 29/27.5 inch // Bosch Perf. CX // 6999 or 7199 euros
Photo: Boris Beyer

A comparison of the geometry of the two Canyon bikes

The geometry of the Canyon Torque:On CF: long reach, slack head angle, long wheelbase: the focus here is on riding stability for high-speed descents.
Photo: Screenshot

Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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