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Canyon Strive:ON CFR Underdog vs YT Industries Decoy MX CORE 2 CF

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $5,199–$6,999, 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 costs $1800 less.
  • The Decoy MX CORE 2 CF carries 50 Wh more battery.

Every spec, side by side

Strive:ON CFR UnderdogDecoy MX CORE 2 CF
Headline
Price$5,199$6,999
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$6.93 per Wh$8.75 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—120 Nm
Peak power600 W750 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBosch Performance Line CXBosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5)
Drive systemBoschBosch
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh800 Wh
Voltage—36V
Removable batteryYes—
Est. real range47 mi50 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight54.02 lb54.15 lb
Class & speed
ThrottleNoNo
Build
Gears12-speed—
DrivetrainShimano Deore M6100 (10-51T)SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor220 mm—
Rear rotor200 mm—
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel170 mm180 mm
Rear travel160 mm170 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29/27.5 mixed: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 and Minion DHR II 2.4MX mixed wheels: Continental Kryptotal-FR front, Kryptotal-RE rear
Display—Bosch Kiox 400C
FrameCarbon (CFR)Ultra Modulus Carbon
SizesS-XLS-XXL
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 yr5 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)5-year warranty on the bike frame for the original owner; YT-made components 2 years, the Decoy battery 1 year (brand policy)

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

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