Canyon shape shifter

divingmoose
divingmoose Posts: 540
edited January 2015 in MTB buying advice
Anyone got the new canyon bike with the shape shifter suspension and if so what's the thoughts

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  • ben@31
    ben@31 Posts: 2,327
    There was a big review in a MTB magazine this month or last month. I'll find out when I get home and post.

    *EDIT- What Mountain Bike No.169 January 2015. Test of Smart Full Sussers £3199 -£3899.

    - Cannondale Jekyll 3
    - Scott Genius LT170
    - GT Force X Carbon Expert
    - Canyon Strive CF 8.0 Race

    Basically for the Canyon... The pros were fantastic value on the specification, high quality and good geometry. The cons were the shapeshifter had reliability issues on the test, the shapeshifter adds weight to what was a light super-responsive machine and you can get just as good rear sus performance from normal shock setup flicked into pedal mode. Also not suited to heavier riders. The impression I got from the review was the Canyon Strive was great [itself] and was the highest scoring bike in the review/test but go for a normal rear shock setup as the shape shifter version wasn't worth it.
    "The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby

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