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2023 Canyon Grail CFR vs 2025 Mondraker Dusty X

The M is the Mondraker Dusty X size closest to your XS Canyon Grail CFR. 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 Mondraker Dusty X

Compared with the Canyon Grail CFR in XS, the Mondraker Dusty X in M places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+20 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+32 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2023 Canyon Grail CFR (XS) and 2025 Mondraker Dusty X (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Canyon Grail CFR is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Mondraker Dusty X is the colored outline on top.J 1024

Canyon Grail CFR, XSMondraker Dusty X, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCanyon Grail CFR XSMondraker Dusty X MDifference
Reach385405 mm+20 mm
Stack556576 mm+20 mm
Head tube angle7170°−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.574°+0.5°
Chainstay length425425 mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10241056 mm+32 mm
Standover766not listed
Seat tube length450460 mm+10 mm
Head tube length129150 mm+21 mm
Effective top tubenot listed570 mm
BB dropnot listed70 mm
BB heightnot listed286 mm
Fork lengthnot listed420 mm

Differences are the Mondraker Dusty X minus the Canyon Grail CFR. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Grail CFR, 2025 Mondraker Dusty X.

Where each sits in its class

Canyon Grail CFRMondraker Dusty X

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCanyon Grail CFRCFR AXSMondraker Dusty XX
FrameCanyon Grail CFR R121not listed
ForkCanyon Grail CFR FK118Mondraker Steatlh
WheelsetDT Swiss GRC 1100not listed
TireSchwalbe G-One RS (40 mm)Maxxis Refuse
SeatpostCanyon SP0072 Comfortpostnot listed
Saddlefizik Vento Argo X1Selle Royal Prestige
Shifternot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Apex XPLR
Cassettenot listedSRAM PG-1231
Chainnot listedSRAM Apex
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Apex 1
Chainringnot listedSRAM X-Sync Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedMahle DUB
Motornot listedMahle X20 Drive Unit
Batterynot listedMahle X20 IX350Wh
Hubnot listedNovatec D041, Mahle X20 Drive Unit
Rimnot listedMondraker MDK-XG1
Brakenot listedSRAM Level Silver
Handlebarnot listedMondraker MDK
Stemnot listedOnoff Semi-Integrated 6061 T6 Alloy
Gripsnot listedLizard Skins DSP 30.3
Headsetnot listedOnoff gravel tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube

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