2019 Cannondale Topstone Sora vs 2019 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL
The L is the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL size closest to your L Cannondale Topstone Sora. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Sora in L, the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Sora, LCanyon Grail AL 7.0 SL, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Sora L | Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 412 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 605 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73.5 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 591 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 | 1047 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 284 | 276 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 825 | 834 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 552 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 182 | 169 | −13 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL minus the Cannondale Topstone Sora. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Topstone Sora, 2019 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone SoraCanyon Grail AL 7.0 SL
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Topstone SoraSora | Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | not listed |
| Fork | Cannondale Topstone | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z9 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Nano | not listed |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Brake | Promax Decoder, Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C4 | not listed |
| Headset | Topstone Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C4 | not listed |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage | not listed |
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