Canyon’s new 160mm-travel Strive is lighter than the Torque ES it replacesJames Huang
Canyon’s new Strive uses a linkage-driven single-pivot rear endJames Huang
Cartridge bearings are housed inside the main pivotJames Huang
Expect to see more 142x12mm rear through-axle setups in the coming seasonJames Huang
Lower shock mounts are fitted with needle bearings for a smoother stroke than the tradtional DU bushingsJames Huang
142x12mm dropouts mark the rear end of the new StriveJames Huang
The chainstay bridge on the new Strive looks notably stoutJames Huang
Integral sag indicators (missing on this show display) will help users with initial setupJames Huang
Seatstays on the top-end Strive models are carbon fibreJames Huang
A tapered head tube is included on the new StriveJames Huang
Each hydroformed top tube on the new Strive goes through 14 steps from start to finishJames Huang
Derailleur cables are internally routed to protect them from dirt, debris and impacts, while additonal bolt-on guides provide for height-adjustable seatposts and Truvativ’s HammerSchmidtJames Huang
Canyon are including height-adjustable seatposts on four out of five Strive modelsJames Huang
Canyon’s Projekt 1.442 sports an intriguing 3×10 drivetrain with a three-speed internally geared rear hubJames Huang
A set of planetary gears in Canyon’s upcoming rear hub mimics the traditional spread of a three-ring cranksetJames Huang
Canyon say their rear hub is still a work in progress but they hope to be able to bring it to market soonJames Huang
The unused front derailleur mounts are used instead for the chainguideJames Huang
