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Canyon Strive:ON CFR Underdog vs Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $5,099.99–$5,199, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Strive:ON CFR Underdog carries 430 Wh more battery.
  • The Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 is 20.7 lb lighter.
  • The Strive:ON CFR Underdog is full suspension; the Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 is rigid.

Every spec, side by side

Strive:ON CFR UnderdogTurbo Creo 2 Comp E5
Headline
Price$5,199$5,099.99
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$6.93 per Wh$15.94 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Peak power600 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBosch Performance Line CXSpecialized SL 1.2
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh320 Wh
Removable batteryYesNo
Est. real range47 mi27 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile12 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight54.02 lb33.3 lb
Class & speed
ThrottleNo—
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainShimano Deore M6100 (10-51T)SRAM Apex Eagle (11-50T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor220 mm—
Rear rotor200 mm—
SuspensionFull suspensionRigid
Fork travel170 mmRigid
Rear travel160 mmNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29/27.5 mixed: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 and Minion DHR II 2.4—
FrameCarbon (CFR)E5 Premium aluminium
SizesS-XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product pages we readNo UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty6 yr2 yr
Warranty terms6-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)2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.canyon.com on 09/29/2026 and www.specialized.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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