2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT vs 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Cannondale Topstone CUES
Compared with the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT in M, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in XL places the top of the head tube 44 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +44 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl CF RIFT, MCannondale Topstone CUES, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl CF RIFT M | Cannondale Topstone CUES XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 402 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 640 | +44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.9 | 71 | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 587 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1083 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 864 | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 600 | +78 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 212 | +54 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT, 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl CF RIFTCannondale 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 RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT | Cannondale Topstone CUES3 CUES - 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Grizl CF | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | DT Swiss 132 | Topstone |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351 | Shimano CUES LG300 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival XPLR | Shimano CUES U6040 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G1800 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance | WTB Riddler Comp |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP100 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Argo Terra X5 | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U3030 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| 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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