2025 Canyon Grail CFR XPLR vs 2024 Canyon Grizl
The XS is the Canyon Grizl size closest to your 2XS Canyon Grail CFR XPLR. 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 Grizl
Compared with the Canyon Grail CFR XPLR in 2XS, the Canyon Grizl in XS places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR XPLR, 2XSCanyon Grizl, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR XPLR 2XS | Canyon Grizl XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 382 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 545 | 537 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 533 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 420 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1021 | 1012 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 60 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 745 | 752 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 462 | +42 mm |
| Head tube length | 123 | 135 | +12 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl minus the Canyon Grail CFR XPLR. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Grail CFR XPLR, 2024 Canyon Grizl.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFR XPLRCanyon Grizl
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 | Canyon Grail CFR XPLRCFR XPLR | Canyon Grizl5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Canyon Grizl |
| Fork | Canyon FK0118 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM E1 Rival | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XPLR RED AXS | Shimano Sora |
| Chainring | SRAM XPLR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Zipp 303 XPLR Hookless | not listed |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR | Continental Terra Trail ProTection |
| Brake | SRAM RED AXS HRD | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0039 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0072 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Argo X1 | not listed |
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