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I'm trying to decide on getting either the Canyon Strive or Torque. 2 different frames..
Does the strive really feel like a descender with the shapeshifter set on? Some mags say its head angle is too steep to truly work yet the enduro team runs the strive not the torque...
. The torque looks amazing but may be too much for my use. I spend a lot of time riding enduro, rock and roots and still do the climbs. I'm sure the strive will climb better than the torque , just concerned the shapeshifter lacks enough of a slack head angle to be like the torque...
Please, I would prefer opinions from folks who have ridden either or both...
Thanks!
Does the strive really feel like a descender with the shapeshifter set on? Some mags say its head angle is too steep to truly work yet the enduro team runs the strive not the torque...
. The torque looks amazing but may be too much for my use. I spend a lot of time riding enduro, rock and roots and still do the climbs. I'm sure the strive will climb better than the torque , just concerned the shapeshifter lacks enough of a slack head angle to be like the torque...
Please, I would prefer opinions from folks who have ridden either or both...
Thanks!
I've ridden the Strive extensively.
That frame feels a little long in the tooth. I think we will see a redesign in the near future.
The Shapeshifter, while it takes some getting used to, is pretty slick. The bike climbs surprisingly well.
On the descent, it is fine. The bike has an oddly long head tube which creates a very high and awkward front end. If you are riding some steep terrain, it almost feels like you have to look under the bars to see where you're going. Small bump compliance is pretty damn good...4-bar.
Already read the ride report by Jeff, good report!
The wife and I just spent 2 weeks vacation riding Schweitzer , Whistler, Fernie and Whitefish.
40% of the time on the hill, the other 60% was cross x. I think I'm willing to trade off some climbing ability for better downhill performance. Really don't want to wait for the 19's unless they are coming out soon.. don't really know when they are released.
So I'm thinking the Torque CF 7.0 will work for me. I'll upgrade the RockShox Lyrik RCT3 with the new 19 parts and see how the super deluxe works before looking at the Fox DPX2. I'll order one this week... stll plenty of time to ride before winter sets in... Thanks Again..
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FWIW Racerxx276 I feel strongly the Rockshox Superdeluxe is a better shock than the DPX2. The Super Deluxe is more comparable to the Float X2, which is an excellent shock. Still, if I were to pick between a properly tuned Super Deluxe or a Float X2, I'd likely lean Super Deluxe. It really is a phenomenal shock with exceptional small bump and easy to tune end stroke progression. I know I'm likely alone on this one, but having tested both back to back, there are reasons I am suggesting this!
The Float X2 is a better shock if you like to play with damping, as its incredibly tunable from that standpoint, but is not going to be as progressive, even with max volume spacers. Both the Super Deluxe and Float X2 proven in EWS and WC DH.
Upgrading the Lyrik is a good call, at least the air spring
Not sure when the 19 Canyon stuff is dropping...
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