2027 Canyon Grizl CF ESC vs 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your 2XL Canyon Grizl CF ESC. 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 ESC in 2XL, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 46 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 59 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −46 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −59 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 ESC, 2XLCannondale Topstone CUES, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl CF ESC 2XL | Cannondale Topstone CUES XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 448 | 402 | −46 mm |
| Stack | 660 | 640 | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 643 | 587 | −56 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1083 | −59 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 892 | 864 | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 612 | 600 | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 226 | 212 | −14 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl CF ESC. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grizl CF ESC, 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl CF ESCCannondale 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 CF ESCCF 7 ESC | Cannondale Topstone CUES3 CUES - 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl CF | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | FK0143 | Topstone |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 | Shimano CUES LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano CUES U6040 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G1800 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One Overland Performance | WTB Riddler Comp |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP100 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U3030 |
| 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 |
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