Canyon Grizl vs Canyon Grail
Choosing between the Canyon Grizl and the Canyon Grail? This compares the 2026 Canyon Grizl AL with the 2026 Canyon Grail CFR, size by size, from the geometry Canyon publishes. Pick any size to compare it in the full tool.
The M is the Canyon Grail CFR size closest to your M 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 Canyon Grail CFR
Compared with the Canyon Grizl AL in M, the Canyon Grail CFR in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
Which Canyon Grail CFR size matches your Canyon Grizl AL
For each Canyon Grizl AL size, the Canyon Grail CFR size with the closest frame stack and reach. Stack and reach show how far off it is: the Canyon Grail CFR minus the Canyon Grizl AL. A geometry match, not a fit recommendation.
| Canyon Grizl AL size | Closest size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS | 2XS | −5 mm | +3 mm |
| XS | XS | −3 mm | +5 mm |
| S | S | −5 mm | +6 mm |
| M | M | −5 mm | +7 mm |
| L | L | −6 mm | +7 mm |
| XL | XL | −5 mm | +6 mm |
| 2XL | 2XL | −5 mm | +6 mm |
The two frames
Canyon Grizl AL, MCanyon Grail CFR, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl AL M | Canyon Grail CFR M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 411 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 591 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 425 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1057 | −19 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 813 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 510 | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 163 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Canyon Grail CFR minus the Canyon Grizl AL. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl AL, 2026 Canyon Grail CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl ALCanyon Grail CFR
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 | Canyon Grail CFRCFR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl AL | Canyon Grail |
| Fork | Canyon FK0153 | Canyon FK0118 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | SRAM RED |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | SRAM XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | SRAM RED |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | SRAM RED E1 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM T47 Road | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims GVX24P | Zipp 303 XPLR Hookless |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX | Goodyear XPLR |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | SRAM RED AXS HRD |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | 160 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | Canyon Gear Groove Pro |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0057 VCLS | Canyon SP0096 |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | fizik Vento Argo X1 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 40T |
| Battery | not listed | SRAM Powerpack |