Canyon Strive:ON CFR Underdog 625 Review

The Performance Line CX from Bosch shows impressively that they shouldn't be limited to DIY and household products. The very well-rounded motor control and the progressive power output characterise the character of the Bosch motor. Achieving such a perfect balance between natural support and power is something few other engines can do. The average range can become a problem especially for long mountain bike rides.

Carbon frames are rather the exception in the price range of about 6000€. With the carbon fibre chassis, Canyon thus sets clear accents compared to the aluminium competitors. The good Fox chassis absorbs even larger roots with the calmness of a Buddhist monk. The thick 38mm stanchions on the fork provide an extra dose of steering precision and performance. The mid-range brakes from SRAM do their job but could be a bit firmer. The power of the four pistons setup is only average. For an Enduro , the Maxxis tires with a width of #reifen_inch_breite inches are relatively narrow. In our opinion, Canyon could have put on wider tires. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Canyon uses average parts. With a high Reach value, Canyon follows the calls of end-users for modern geometries. But the engineers don't lose sight of the remaining geometry measurements. When considering the whole picture, it must be said that the remaining geometry values very good harmonise.