2026 Canyon Grizl CF ESC vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Cannondale Topstone CUES
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −60 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Canyon Grizl CF ESC numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl CF ESC M | Cannondale Topstone CUES XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 533 | −48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1016 | −60 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 703 | −123 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 410 | −112 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 86 | −72 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 368 | |
| Stack | not listed | 518 | |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl CF ESC. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl CF ESC, 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl CF ESCCannondale Topstone CUES
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.
| Part | Canyon Grizl CF ESCCF 7 ESC | Cannondale Topstone CUES2 CUES - 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0143 | Topstone |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano CUES |
| Chainring | Shimano 40T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Gravel LN | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One Overland, Schwalbe G-One Overland Performance | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0050 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon CP0050 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | not listed |
| Dropper post | Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Accessory | Canyon FIX 6+1 | not listed |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | not listed | GXD 1.0 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale KnurlCork |
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