2025 Canyon Grizl AL vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your 2XS is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Cannondale Topstone CUES
Compared with the Canyon Grizl AL in 2XS, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in XL places the top of the head tube 90 mm higher and 33 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +90 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +33 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl AL, 2XSCannondale Topstone CUES, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl AL 2XS | Cannondale Topstone CUES XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369 | 402 | +33 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 640 | +90 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8 | 71 | +2.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 532 | 587 | +55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047 | 1083 | +36 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Standover | 764 | 864 | +100 mm |
| Seat tube length | 432 | 600 | +168 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 212 | +92 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl AL. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Grizl AL, 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl ALCannondale Topstone CUES
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Grizl AL6 AL | Cannondale Topstone CUES2 CUES - 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0153 Disc | Topstone |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex | Shimano CUES |
| Chainring | SRAM Apex Wide | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM T47 Road | not listed |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims GVX24P | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Rim | Alex Rims GVX24P | GXD 1.0 |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded, SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0057 VCLS | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale KnurlCork |
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