2026 Canyon Grizl AL vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your XL Canyon Grizl AL. 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 Grizl AL in XL, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −27 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −32 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl AL, XLCannondale Topstone CUES, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl AL XL | Cannondale Topstone CUES XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 429 | 402 | −27 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 640 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 618 | 587 | −31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115 | 1083 | −32 mm |
| Standover | 883 | 864 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 582 | 600 | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 203 | 212 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl AL. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl AL, 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl ALCannondale 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 Grizl AL6 AL | Cannondale Topstone CUES2 CUES - 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl AL | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0153 | Topstone |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 AXS | Shimano CUES |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM T47 Road | not listed |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims GVX24P | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0057 VCLS | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | not listed | GXD 1.0 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale KnurlCork |
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