Canyon Torque too much or Spectral too little?
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lindz1817
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Fair, but if you consider the people voting the decision makes more sense...
To be honest, the torque was the bike I really wanted, I just had doubts so I tried to talk myself into something a bit more “sensible”.
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All good, just changed my vote. Now it's legit.
kiwiinmelb
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Well, the rumours are getting louder , the strive just might be a 29er anywayI had every intention of waiting for the strive, but decided to order this instead... whoops...
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pink poodle
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Fuck sensible! Get the beast whip and set phasers for send!!! Also you're going to need some sendovision eye wear
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JTmofo
XC Enthusiast
The strive was always going to be a 29er.
Just need to look at the trend in the EWS and the fact most riders are on 29er Enduro bikes.
Seeing that the strive is Canyons bread and butter Enduro bike, and with the spectral and torque both sticking with 27.5, there would be no place for another 27.5 in the line up.
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kiwiinmelb
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Yep totally get it
LPG
likes thicc birds
It's interesting that this years Spectral has increased the travel by 10mm front and rear with a fox 36 on the front (for some models) and a
0.5° slacker head angle. I can't imagine there is much difference between the current strive and spectral in terms of descending capabilities.
I'm keeping an eye on a FS to complement my aggressive hardtail. The Spectral seems to suit my riding well but I didn't want too much overlap in capabilities. I've been watching what happens with the strive update as somewhere between the torque and spectral is what I'm thinking. These updates to the spectral make it pretty close to what I want. I'm sure we'll see what happens with the 2019 strive before my finances are in a position to pull the trigger anyway.
0.5° slacker head angle. I can't imagine there is much difference between the current strive and spectral in terms of descending capabilities.
I'm keeping an eye on a FS to complement my aggressive hardtail. The Spectral seems to suit my riding well but I didn't want too much overlap in capabilities. I've been watching what happens with the strive update as somewhere between the torque and spectral is what I'm thinking. These updates to the spectral make it pretty close to what I want. I'm sure we'll see what happens with the 2019 strive before my finances are in a position to pull the trigger anyway.
Capt.Gumby
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You will love the Torque. Bought the Carbon frame set early this year and haven't looked back. For a long travel bike it pedals uphill really well, you wont break any XC records but it will get you there. Im running 11 speed and was worried with the geo, travel etc I would struggle getting up and contemplated buying Eagle but held off until I gave the 11 speed a run.....still on the 11 speed and there is nothing I cant cant climb at my now new local You Yangs. I will buy Eagle when this drive train dies though.
Coming down is another story.... best I have ridden other than a dedicated DH bike.
Also, be assured the Aussie rep has so far been second to none and has supported me through two minor issues with no questions asked and quick turn around.
Coming down is another story.... best I have ridden other than a dedicated DH bike.
Also, be assured the Aussie rep has so far been second to none and has supported me through two minor issues with no questions asked and quick turn around.
LPG
likes thicc birds
Good to hear. I don't mind the GX 11 Spd. It's what I have now and it does what I need it to do without issue. Having common spares for things like chains (and being able to swap derailleurs between bikes) is pretty good in my mind. I'm a pretty decent climber and don't think I'd need any more than a 42t on the rear for the riding I'd do on a Torque.
lindz1817
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So the torque arrived last night! Very exciting stuff. I just had time to put it together, set the sag and have a quick pedal up and down the road. Feels like a big slack couch so far!
I should have a chance to give it a proper test tomorrow and will post a pyr thread after that.
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I should have a chance to give it a proper test tomorrow and will post a pyr thread after that.
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pink poodle
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Seems like fast delivery? Happy days.
Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
Look super, you can't be unhappy with that. Well done @lindz1817
pink poodle
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I'll get a fresh box of Kleenex in anticipation of the porn upload you'll be making!
lindz1817
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Just did a cheeky little ratchet upgrade on the 240 hubs (went to 54t from the stock 18t) and had a quick squiz at the rim and tubeless tape is already installed which I was impressed with.
It also has a max terra and max grip tyre and they put the max grip on the rear which I thought was odd. I’m going to swap them over when I tubeless the wheels.
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It also has a max terra and max grip tyre and they put the max grip on the rear which I thought was odd. I’m going to swap them over when I tubeless the wheels.
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