2020 Canyon

Grail SL 7

An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$2,099
Weight20.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetRival
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Grail SL 7
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Grail SL 7

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XXS

< 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'5"

XXL

6'3" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size MD, Fits large
Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Canyon Grail:ON CF 8 eTap

Nov 2020 · James Bracey

Canyon's rapid gravel racer gets a power boost

Highs
  • Power delivery and battery range

  • Weight

  • Spec

Lows
  • Tyre choice not aggressive enough

  • Handlebar

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL in bikepacking review

Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf

The Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL is one of our most tested bikes. After awarding it the Best Buy in our 2020 gravel bike group test, it now has to prove itself as a bikepacking rig. Does the Grail AL have everything it takes for big adventures?

Highs
  • Top spec for the money

  • Braking performance

  • Good gravel all-rounder

Lows
  • Lacking comfort

  • Lacking mounting points

  • Some welds look rudimentary

  • Chainring too big

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Bikerumor
Canyon Grail Gravel bikes gain new gearing options w/ Shimano 1x, SRAM wide range 2x

Aug 2020

Looking for a way to get out of town? Gravel bikes are a great way to escape, and Canyon just introduced the latest Grail...

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Cyclist
Canyon Grail AL 7.0 review

Jun 2020 · Joe Robinson

The Grail AL 7.0 is proof that fun doesn’t cost a fortune: this £1,699 bike provided me with more joy than almost any superbike

Highs
  • Amazing value for money

  • Versatile

  • Fun

  • Comfortable

Lows
  • None as of yet

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Cycling Tips
2020 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 gravel bike review: Big fun, small price - CyclingTips

Mar 2020 · Abby Mickey

While some gravel bikes are trying to be more like mountain bikes with drop bars, the geometry and look of the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 suggests that it is more of a road bike with extra tire clearance. Canyon doesn’t take many risks with this aluminum gravel bike, but is it actually any good? As […]

Highs
  • Excellent value, solid build kit, familiar handling.

Lows
  • Staid color scheme, the usual quirks of buying consumer-direct.

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BikeRadar
Canyon Grail CF SL 7.0 review

Feb 2020 · Matthew Loveridge

The Grail is a capable gravel bike that will turn heads wherever you take it. Its unique cockpit is an acquired taste, and it has practical implications that not all riders will accept

Highs
  • Great spec with no weaknesses, generous gearing, lively frame

Lows
  • Hover bar makes mounting accessories and tweaking fit difficult

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MTBR
Review: Canyon Grail AL 7.0 105 Gravel Bike

Jun 2019

The same geometry and pedigree as the double handlebar Grail, the Grail AL is aimed at the gravel riders and races that like the stiffness of alloy and the price point it offers. - Mtbr.com

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Velo
First Ride: Canyon Grail AL 7.0

May 2019 · Brittany Jones

An adventure bike packing a lot of punch into an affordable package, the Grail AL takes its carbon cousin and makes it more accessible.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grail AL Disc, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 1480 g (M)

ColorSolid Silver

Fork

Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Pressfit GXP

Stem

Canyon V13

Handlebar

Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm

Saddle

Selle Italia X3

Seatpost

Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival 1 SGS

Crank

SRAM Rival 1 42T,

Shifters

SRAM Rival 1 HRD 1s | SRAM Rival 1 HRD 11s

Cassette

SRAM XG-1150 10-42 11s

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Rival 1 HRD 1s | SRAM Rival 1 HRD 11s

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 842 g | DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db XD, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 979 g

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm, Technology: Tubeless Easy

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

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