Canyon Strive:ON CF 8 e-MTB, side view
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Full-power eMTBEnduro2027
Strive:ON range · 3 builds

CanyonStrive:ON CF 8

€4,999RRP Germany, VAT incl.
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX85 Nm; 120 Nm with Bosch Performance Upgrade
Battery
750 WhBosch PowerTube
Travel F / R
170 / 160 mm
Wheels
Mullet 29" / 27.5"
Frame
Carbon
Weight
24.8 kgSize M, manufacturer figure

Overview

The Strive:ON CF 8 (€4,999) is the entry Strive:ON: carbon frame, Bosch CX with 750 Wh, a 170 mm RockShox Domain Gold R fork and Super Deluxe shock, Shimano Deore 12-speed and 4-piston SLX brakes.

The Strive:ON is Canyon's full-power enduro eMTB for 2027: a carbon frame with 160 mm of rear travel, a 170 mm fork and mixed wheels, built around Bosch's Performance Line CX motor (CX Race on the CFR) and a 750 Wh PowerTube battery.

  • 160 mm rear / 170 mm fork
  • Bosch CX (CFR: CX Race)
  • 750 Wh battery
  • Carbon frame, mullet wheels

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
Strive:ON CFR — Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CFR)
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe — Fitting Length: 230X65, Rear Suspension Travel: 160
Fork
Rock Shox Domain Gold R — Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 38 mm, Travel: 170 mm, Offset: 44 mm
Seatpost Clamp
Canyon GP0446-01

E-system

Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 750Wh — Battery capacity: 750 Wh
Battery Charger
Bosch 4A

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed — Cage length: long
Chainguard
Canyon GP0480-01 slim
Shift Lever
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100 — Number of sprockets: 12, Range: 10-51
Crank
FSA CK-745
Chainring
FSA WB493
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100

Brakes

Brake
Shimano Deore SLX M7120 — Number of pistons: 4
Brake
Shimano M7120 — Number of pistons: 4
Brake Rotor
Shimano RT66 — Disc Size: 203 / 203

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel
Sunringle 309 Enduro Comp — Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rim material: Aluminium
Rear Wheel
Sunringle 307 Enduro Comp — Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rim material: Aluminium
Tyre
Schwalbe MAGIC MARY GRAVITY — Width: 2,5"
Tyre
Schwalbe MAGIC MARY GRAVITY — Width: 2.5"
Thru Axle
Canyon GP0255-01 — Axle dimension: 12x148 mm

Cockpit

Stem
Canyon ST0040 — Material: Aluminium (AL), Stem Length: 40
Handlebar
Canyon HB0047 — Rise: 30 mm
Grips
Ergon Grip
Saddle
Ergon SM10 Enduro Neo
Seatpost
Canyon SP0081 — Material: Aluminium (AL)

Other

Pedals
Flat Pedals

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

Strive:ON geometry

SizeSMLXL
Body Height≤ 177 cm172 - 185 cm180 - 194 cm≥ 189 cm
ASeat Height636 - 835 mm716 - 900 mm731 - 915 mm761 - 950 mm
BSeat Tube Length395 mm420 mm435 mm460 mm
CTop Tube Length584 mm611 mm638 mm666 mm
DHead Tube Length110 mm120 mm130 mm145 mm
EHead Tube Angle63.5°63.5°63.5°63.5°
FSeat Tube Angle78°78°78°78°
GChainstay Length445 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm
HWheel Base1245 mm1274 mm1304 mm1336 mm
IStack630 mm639 mm648 mm661 mm
JReach450 mm475 mm500 mm525 mm
KStand-over Height778 mm776 mm780 mm787 mm
LBottom Bracket Offset27 mm27 mm27 mm27 mm

Source: Canyon.

Strive:ON: builds compared

Strive:ON range →
Strive:ON CF 8Strive:ON CF 9Strive:ON CFR
Price€4,999€6,499€7,499
FrameCarbonCarbonCarbon
ForkRock Shox Domain Gold RFOX 38 Performance Elite Grip X2RockShox ZEB Ultimate
ShockRockShox Super DeluxeFOX Float X2 PerformanceRockShox Vivid Ultimate
DerailleurShimano Deore M6100SRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionSRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission
BrakesShimano Deore SLX M7120SRAM MavenSRAM Maven Silver
WheelsSunringle 309 Enduro CompDT Swiss H1900DT Swiss HX1700
Weight24.8 kg24.8 kg24.8 kg

Strive:ON CF 8: FAQ

How much does the Canyon Strive:ON CF 8 cost?

€4,999 (RRP Germany, VAT incl.). The Strive:ON range runs from €4,999 (Strive:ON CF 8) to €7,499 (Strive:ON CFR). Prices vary by country and dealer.

How much does the Canyon Strive:ON CF 8 weigh?

Canyon quotes 24.8 kg. It is the lightest build of the Strive:ON.

What motor and battery does the Canyon Strive:ON CF 8 have?

Bosch Performance Line CX (85 Nm; 120 Nm with Bosch Performance Upgrade). 750 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube.

How much suspension travel does the Canyon Strive:ON CF 8 have?

170 mm at the fork and 160 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.

What sizes does the Canyon Strive:ON CF 8 come in?

S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the Strive:ON CF 8 and the Strive:ON CF 9?

They share the Strive:ON frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Rock Shox Domain Gold R vs FOX 38 Performance Elite Grip X2; shock: RockShox Super Deluxe vs FOX Float X2 Performance; derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100 vs SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission; price: €4,999 vs €6,499.

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