2026 Canyon Grail CF SL AERO vs 2024 Canyon Grizl
The S is the Canyon Grizl size closest to your XS Canyon Grail CF SL AERO. 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 CF SL AERO in XS, the Canyon Grizl in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF SL AERO, XSCanyon Grizl, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF SL AERO XS | Canyon Grizl S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 397 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 556 | 556 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.25 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024 | 1044 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 766 | 780 | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 492 | +42 mm |
| Head tube length | 129 | 121 | −8 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl minus the Canyon Grail CF SL AERO. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grail CF SL AERO, 2024 Canyon Grizl.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CF SL AEROCanyon 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 CF SL AEROCF SL 7 AERO | Canyon Grizl5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Canyon Grizl |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1351 Rival | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM E1 Rival | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival E1 XPLR | Shimano Sora |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds ATR | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One R | Continental Terra Trail ProTection |
| Brake | SRAM HRD Rival AXS | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0045 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | not listed |
| Saddle | Vento Argo | not listed |
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