Canyon has lifted the curtains on its new GRIZL gravel bike, which builds upon the German brand’s successful GRAIL model by offering greater tire clearance up to 50mm, a host of mounting points, a dedicated internal Di2 battery mount and revised geometry to create the “ultimate adventure bike”.
The GRIZL has a very similar geometry to the GRAIL, adopting the same combination of long reach, short stem and wide handlebars, providing excellent control for off-road riding. However, in order to accommodate the increased tire clearance, the wheelbase has been stretched by 8mm in a size medium, as well as slightly shorter stack height compared to Canyon’s Endurance model, making for a slightly lower, more aggressive riding position.
Other notable features include a radically dropped driveside chainstay for the purposes of clearance, an optional front derailleur mount, a hidden seatpost clamp, dropper seatpost compatibility, a threaded bottom bracket, a 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch steerer and the ability to accommodate both 650b and 700c wheels.
Canyon has also collaborated with Apidura to produce a dedicated set of lightweight bikepacking bags. Conspicuously absent however, is Canyon’s funky two-tier HOVER handlebar.
The GRIZL is offered in six models, the GRIZL CF SL 6, GRIZL CF SL 7 (for women the GRIZL CF SL 7 WMN), GRIZL CF SL 8, GRIZL CF SL 8 1by, GRIZL CF SLX 8 Di2 and the flagship GRIZL SLX 8 1by, across seven sizes ranging from 2XS to 2XL.
Here’s how the models breakdown in terms of equipment.
Grizl CF SL 6
- Groupset: 10-speed GRX RX400
- Wheels: DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db 23
- Frame Weight: 950 grams Across all Models
- Price: $2,099
Grizl CF SL 7 / Grizl CF SL 7 WMN
- Groupset: Shimano GRX RX600/RX810
- Wheels: DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db 23
- Price: $2,399
Grizl CF SL 8
- Groupset: GRX RX810 2x
- Wheels: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline db 25
- Price: $2,949
Grizl CF SL 8 1by
- Groupset: Shimano GRX RX810 1×
- Wheels: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline db 25
- Price: $2,849
Grizl CF SLX 8 Di2
- Groupset: Shimano GRX Di2 2x
- Wheels: DT Swiss GRC 1400 Spline db 42
- Price: $4,799
Grizl CF SLX 8 1by
- Groupset: Campagnolo Ekar 1×13
- Wheels: DT Swiss GRC 1400 Spline db 42
- Price: $4,699
