2026 Canyon Grizl CF vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your XL Canyon Grizl CF. 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 CF 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 CF, XLCannondale Topstone CUES, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl CF 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 |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 883 | 864 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 582 | 600 | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 203 | 212 | +9 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl CF. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl CF, 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl CFCannondale 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 CFCF 6 | Cannondale Topstone CUES2 CUES - 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl CF | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0143 CF | Topstone |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Derailleur | SRAM APEX XPLR | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano CUES |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Gravel LN | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | 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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