2021 Canyon
Grail CF SLX 8 eTap
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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€5,099($5,603)| Weight | 18.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force eTap |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Sep 2022 · William Tracy
Cromwell races for Canyon-SRAM on the WorldTour, but is no stranger to gravel events.
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
Mar 2022 · Paul Norman
Fast and well-specced gravel bike for milder off-road terrain
Fast ride
Quality components
Unique bars add comfort
Di2 groupset helps with shifting under load
Less compliance on the hoods than on the tops
Clearance and grip not that great with supplied tyres
Not the best long-hauler
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...
Apr 2021 · By
A gravel bike in a road bike group test? Quite right! With the Canyon Grail CF SLX8, the direct to customer brand sends its stalwart gravel machine into the test. Is the upgrade to DT Swiss aero wheels enough to stand up to the competition? You can find all the answers here.
Comparatively high comfort
Well-chosen transmission
Mudguards available as standard
Versatility sensibly expanded with upgrades
Susceptible to crosswinds
Limited adjustability of cockpit
On-road abilities don’t extend to high-performance use
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
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...
Apr 2020 · Warren Rossiter
The double-barred gravel speedster is one of our Gravel Bike of the Year 2020 contenders
Value-packed machine, awesome spec, stable handling on and off road
More front-end chatter than expected
| Frame | Canyon Grail CF SLX Disc, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 830 g (M) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Dark Navy; Forest Orange |
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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 | SRAM Pressfit RED DUB, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with SRAM DUB axles. Weight: 72 g |
| Saddle | Fizik Tempo Argo R3, Endurance saddle with pressure-relieving short-nose design. Shell material: nylon. Rail material: Kium hollow. |
| Seatpost | Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 13 mm / 25 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS 12s, High-performance rear derailleur with wireless shifting. With Orbit tech for quiet, secure chain management. Maximum cassette size: 36T. |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS, With wireless shifting and AXS technology for easy customisation. |
| Crank | SRAM Force, Number of chainrings: 2 |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270 12s 10-36, With mini cluster construction for reduced weight and increased durability. Gear range: 10-36 T. |
| Chain | SRAM FORCE D1 12-speed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
| Rims | DT Swiss GRC1400 Spline db, Rotor Mount: Center Lock, Wheelsize: 28" | DT Swiss GRC1400 Spline db XD-R, Rotor Mount: Center Lock, Wheelsize: 28" |
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| Tires | Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm, Wheelsize: 29", Width: 40mm |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline X, Two-piece design centerlock brake rotor, rounded edges for easier wheel installs. Weight: 135 g |
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