I’ve just ordered the cheapest Canyon Strive, should hopefully arrive next week…10 year guarantee, amazing price and I frequently work near to Koblenz (their HQ) so I’m not sweating about aftermarket support.
I really debated the whole 27.5 thing simply because if you’re ‘forced’ by bike marketeers there’s very little you can do, but then I’ve got enough quality 26″ spares (and decent Shimano kit) that a 1×10 26er cheapest Canyon worked for me. First brand new bike in a loooong time so I’m excited.
No idea which wheel size is better, it came down to whole life (of ownership) costs for me, couple with a decent geometry.