2027 Canyon Grizl ESC vs 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The S is the Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your 2XS Canyon Grizl 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 ESC in 2XS, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl ESC, 2XSCannondale Topstone CUES, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl ESC 2XS | Cannondale Topstone CUES S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369 | 377 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 549 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8 | 71 | +2.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 532 | 544 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047 | 1027 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 744 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 432 | 458 | +26 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 115 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl ESC. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grizl ESC, 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl 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 ESC7 ESC | Cannondale Topstone CUES3 CUES - 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl AL | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0153 | Topstone |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CUES LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX610 | Shimano CUES U6040 |
| Bottom bracket | Acros T47 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G1800 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One Overland Performance | WTB Riddler Comp |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | 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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