2021 Canyon
Grail 7 1by
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,999| Weight | 21.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'5"
6'2" +
Jun 2022 · Aaron Borrill
Fast, balanced and versatile on almost any terrain, is the Canyon Grail the most complete gravel bike on the market?
Super fast on all terrain
Exceptional ride quality
Well-balanced handling manners
Unique handlebar assembly works
Relatively lightweight
Well priced thanks to the direct-sell model
Colourway not the most inspiring
Jan 2022 · Jeremy Benson
The Canyon Grail CF SL 7 is a top-rated gravel bike with an even more impressive price tag. This lightweight carbon fiber framed bike brings a lot to the...
Nov 2020 · James Bracey
Canyon's rapid gravel racer gets a power boost
Power delivery and battery range
Weight
Spec
Tyre choice not aggressive enough
Handlebar
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?
Top spec for the money
Braking performance
Good gravel all-rounder
Lacking comfort
Lacking mounting points
Some welds look rudimentary
Chainring too big
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...
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
Amazing value for money
Versatile
Fun
Comfortable
None as of yet
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 […]
Excellent value, solid build kit, familiar handling.
Staid color scheme, the usual quirks of buying consumer-direct.
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
Great spec with no weaknesses, generous gearing, lively frame
Hover bar makes mounting accessories and tweaking fit difficult
| Frame | Canyon Grail AL Disc, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 1480 g (M) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Color: Green / Black |
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| Fork | Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | Token Ninja Lite BB4124 PF86.5, Thread-Fit Technology reduces chances of bearing misalignment. BB86 Road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles. Weight: 83 g |
| Stem | Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%. Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm. Head tube diameter: 1 1/4". |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Argo Tempo R5, Endurance saddle with pressure-relieving short-nose design. With compliant carbon-reinforced nylon shell & robust s-alloy rails. |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX812 GS |
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| Crank | Shimano GRX RX600 40T, Gravel-specific 1-by crankset with optimum gearing for mixed terrain and riding styles. Chainring size: 40 teeth. Crank arm length: 172.5 mm. |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX600 11s | Shimano GRX RX600, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 11-42 11s |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 11-speed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX600 11s | Shimano GRX RX600, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| 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 SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 979 g |
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| Tires | Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
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