2027 Canyon Grail CFR vs 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your 2XL 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 Cannondale Topstone CUES
Compared with the Canyon Grail CFR in 2XL, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 52 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −52 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −40 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR, 2XLCannondale Topstone CUES, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR 2XL | Cannondale Topstone CUES XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 402 | −52 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 640 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8 | 71 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8 | 73.1 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 587 | −53 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123 | 1083 | −40 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 907 | 864 | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 612 | 600 | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 212 | +7 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grail CFR. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grail CFR, 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFRCannondale Topstone CUES
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 | Cannondale Topstone CUES3 CUES - 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | not listed | Topstone |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U3030 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CUES LG300 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano CUES U6040 |
| Tire | not listed | WTB Riddler Comp |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | not listed | GXD 1.0 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano CUES RS305 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale KnurlCork |
| Headset | not listed | Acros IS52/40 ICR |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Royal SRX Open |
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