eMTB & road
Canyon Strive:ON CFR Underdog
$5,199
Price
750 Wh
Battery
54.02 lb
Weight
Canyon Strive:ON CFR Underdog vs Canyon Torque:ON CF 8
Two emtb & road e-bikes at $4,099–$5,199, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Torque:ON CF 8 costs $1100 less.
- The Torque:ON CF 8 carries 50 Wh more battery.
Every spec, side by side
| Strive:ON CFR Underdog | Torque:ON CF 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $5,199 | $4,099 |
| Category | eMTB | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $6.93 per Wh | $5.12 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 85 Nm |
| Peak power | 600 W | — |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Performance Line CX | Shimano EP801 |
| Drive system | Bosch | Shimano |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 750 Wh | 800 Wh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range as stated | — | Up to 85 km and 1,900 m of climbing |
| Est. real range | 47 mi | 50 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 54.02 lb | 54.77 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore M6100 (10-51T) | Shimano SLX / Deore (10-51T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Rear rotor | 200 mm | 203 mm |
| Suspension | Full suspension | Full suspension |
| Fork travel | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear travel | 160 mm | 175 mm |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 29/27.5 mixed: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 and Minion DHR II 2.4 | 29: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 and Minion DHR II 2.4 |
| Frame | Carbon (CFR) | Carbon (CF) |
| Sizes | S-XL | S-XL |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | No |
| Fenders | No | No |
| Rack | No | No |
| Kickstand | No | No |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the product pages we read | No UL certification stated on the product pages we read |
| Warranty | 6 yr | 6 yr |
| Warranty terms | 6-year limited warranty on Canyon engineered parts such as the frame and forks; Canyon-branded batteries 2 years or 500 charging cycles, whichever comes first (brand policy) | 6-year limited warranty on Canyon engineered parts such as the frame and forks; Canyon-branded batteries 2 years or 500 charging cycles, whichever comes first (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.canyon.com on 09/29/2026 and www.canyon.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.