Canyon strive esx9 sl

fifthearl

Havin had nitemare of reviews n researchin new bike, i finally settled on
Strive, was a gamble considering ltd reviews but wat little i read was always
good n always went on about climbin n pedalling ease. Anyway enuff, wat a
bike n i mean a surefooted quality feelin sturdy steed which climbs and pedals
almost unbelievably easy. Let me state, i hate climbin, really pees me off.
But no shite ive actually enjoyed 2 climbs this week at whites level. Goin down
is just as impressive, has the sure feelin of my 07
Nomad, n mashed rock sections n felt like it cud
really munch anything. Straight of the box it has been
beast. Downsides? Maybe slightly low bb which scraped
odd pedal on rocky climbs, but i cant give it less than
9.5/10. P.S. im 5'7-5'8 n small is perfect, big small too,
wud be mint for 5'9'ers also. Fair play to herr flick...

fifthearl

Just to add running 2.4 +2.25 ardents which seems ok, mite try diff front at some point.
Last bike was 916 09 xt float at 30.8 lbs, strive seems heavier but prob reverb post , which
1lb but must say this is a must for serious bikers.period. cud never go back. Anywa
strive feels a league above all round over spicy. Spicy def need rp23, wat a shock.
Must be this matched with strive sheer frame stiffness that makes it top drawer.

rockmonkeysc

Nice bike but shame about your awful English, makes it difficult to read for anyone who has English as a first language.

fifthearl

You from around these parts? Looks abbreviated but
fully understandble to me.

cooldad

If you can't be arsed to make an effort to write, I can't be arsed to make the effort to read.

compo

Didn't catch a word of that

fifthearl

Think hes bust his trainset??

Will look forward to meeting him again on english literature forums...

...dick

chez_m356

fifthearl wrote:

Think hes bust his trainset??

Will look forward to meeting him again on english literature forums...

...dick

was that meant as an insult or your name ? and just for the record i could read and understand your post

fifthearl

Apologies for calling u a dick. What i actually meant was 'one of those
typical bell ends u encounter once in a while who dont get out much.' Who
cant just read a review, but must morph into a language guru. I bet u were
bullied at school n ride with a bread basket xxx

Briggo

Anyone fancy translating this to English?

fifthearl

...another gimps appeared

cooldad

Briggo wrote:

Anyone fancy translating this to English?

Sure. Translation:

fifthearl wrote:

I'm a dick, one of those typical bell ends. xxx

Not sure about the kisses at the end though, maybe he's looking for a special friend.


ps. Rule 3 - no text speak etc.

rockmonkeysc

Everyone else on this forum can manage something close to English.
Your post is the sort of half arsed English you would expect from a twelve year old.

ThePriory1978

Translation

Having had a nightmare reading reviews and researching a new bike, i finally settled on a Strive. It was a gamble considering the limited reviews available but the little reviews i read were always good and went on about the climbing prowess and pedalling ease.
Anyway, what a bike, and i mean a surefooted quality feeling sturdy steed which climbs and pedals almost unbelievably easy.
Let me state. I hate climbing, it really annoys me, but i have actually enjoyed the two climbs this week at Whites Level. Going down it is just as impressive. It has the sure feeling of my 07 Nomad. It mashed rock sections and felt like it could really munch anything. Straight of the box it has been a beast.

Downsides? Maybe a slightly low bottom bracket which scraped the odd pedal on rocky climbs, but i cant give it less than 9.5/10.

P.S. im 5'7-5'8 and a small is perfect, it is a big small too. It would be mint for 5'9'ers.
Fair play to the Germans...

cooldad

Christ you must be bored.

compo

fifthearl wrote:

Apologies for calling u a dick. What i actually meant was 'one of those
typical bell ends u encounter once in a while who dont get out much.' Who
cant just read a review, but must morph into a language guru. I bet u were
bullied at school n ride with a bread basket xxx

I like this guy, get him in the Crudcatcher - he'll go far

fifthearl

All in your pants up late tonight lads on the computer,
pretending to be 14yr olds?? Cos few of you really
sound like the types, especially the original bell end.

Anyway its been a pleasure meeting Nerdville...

Adios

compo

Aaaw, I was enjoying you

And that's just Jay12

paul.skibum

Language skills 2/10

Insult hurling 9.5/10

Chances I would enjoy his company in a social setting 0/10

cooldad

compo wrote:

Aaaw, I was enjoying you

And that's just Jay12

Jay is 12. Haven't heard from him lately. But he's still 12.

chez_m356

cooldad wrote:

compo wrote:

Aaaw, I was enjoying you

And that's just Jay12

Jay is 12. Haven't heard from him lately. But he's still 12.

maybe he's turned into an obnoxious teenager [13] and forgotten how to post

fifthearl

Poor show paedo nerds, considering ur so called intellectual
prowess, not one witty or even slightly clever comeback
from any of you...rest my case.

angry_bird

fifthearl wrote:

Poor show paedo nerds

That's just not nice now is it. If you want to be childish go play in the crudcatcher, you'll have fun in there. Aside from that it's a lot easier to follow something if it's not full of a random assortment of abbreviations, like someone said you talk like a 12 year old.

Anyway I take it you like the bike, from what I've heard from owners they're fairly decent, not that anyone would really complain about the performance of their bike after spending a couple of grand. If I had any money I'd be tempted to get one though. Any chance of some pictures. Maybe a few with you in too, perhaps washing the bike so you're a bit wet

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Nice bike but shame about your awful English, makes it difficult to read for anyone who has English as a first language.

Agreed made it more effort to read than it needed to be.

lawman

He clearly saved his dole money and got it from cash converters after it had been nicked... innit blad!

angry_bird

tru dat

lawman

Cuz I iz frm da westside bruv!

supersonic

fifthearl wrote:

Poor show paedo nerds, considering ur so called intellectual
prowess, not one witty or even slightly clever comeback
from any of you...rest my case.

Who needs witty comebacks when you have the ban hammer? See ya.