2021 Cannondale Topstone vs 2019 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL
The 2XS is the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL size closest to your XS Cannondale Topstone. 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 in XS, the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL in 2XS places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, XSCanyon Grail AL 7.0 SL, 2XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone XS | Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL 2XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368 | 364 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 518 | 514 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70.0 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73.5 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 525 | 516 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 415 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 984 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 60 | −15 mm |
| BB height | 284 | 272 | −12 mm |
| Standover | 703 | 725 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 432 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 89 | 117 | +28 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone, 2019 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TopstoneCanyon 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 Topstone0 | Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | not listed |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX800 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega AGX+ | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | not listed |
| Rim | WTB KOM | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | not listed |
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