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Grizl CF SL 8
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,199| Weight | 20.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'5"
6'3" +
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 5'9", size SM, Just right
- 5'9", size XS, Fits small
- 5'11", size MD, Fits large
- 6'2", size XL, Fits large
Summary
The Canyon Grizl is a versatile and capable gravel bike designed for adventure and off-road exploration, featuring a smooth ride quality, ample mounting points, and generous tire clearance. It excels in mixed terrain with stable handling and comfort-enhancing features like the VCLS seatpost, though some builds may feel heavy or less efficient on pavement. Overall, it offers great value and encourages riders to tackle diverse gravel conditions.
Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Ample mounting points for bikepacking
Generous tire clearance up to 50mm
Stable and confidence-inspiring handling
Good value for money
Can feel heavy, affecting efficiency
Gearing may not be low enough for steep climbs
Some ergonomic issues with cockpit and cable noise
Not as fast or nippy on tarmac surfaces
The Grizl is hands down one the smoothest riding drop bar bikes I’ve ridden.BIKEPACKING.com
It’s got just about all the best bits of the carbon Grail with none of the weirdness or constraints imposed by the funky cockpit.
BikeRadarThe Grizl is a super versatile platform for custom gravel bike setups!
Gran Fondo MagazineWhere the Grizl really excels is exactly where you’d expect – mixed surface paths and gravel trails.
NSMBThis is the sort of bike that coaxes you into the country, encourages you to turn off Strava and eggs you on to explore hidden roads.The Gear Loop
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Sep 2022 · Jeremy Benson
The Canyon Grizl 7 Suspension is a reasonably priced, top-rated gravel bike with an aluminum-frame. It shines on the descents and over rough surfaces...
Reasonable price
Suspension fork
Great on the descents and rough surfaces
Nice component spec
Comes in both carbon and aluminum frames and multiple builds
Fairly heavy
Longer reach
Fewer accessory mounts than rigid fork version
Jun 2022
What the hell is the difference between mountain and gravel bikes anyway?
Comfortable and fast
Stable on high speed descents and gravel
Friendly geometry for technical terrain
Excellent power transfer
Dropper post and suspension fork enhance capability
Suspension fork is heavy, complex, and expensive
Build quality note: Canyon water bottles and cages not recommended
Mar 2022 · Paddy Maddison
Canyon is famous for delivering well-specified machines at competitive prices and its latest gravel/bike-packing rig is no different
More mounting points than you can shake a tent pole at
Confidence-inspiring handling
A lot of bike for the buck
Colour options won’t be for everyone
Weight
Feb 2022 · By
How does a modern, unsprung gravel all-rounder compare with suspension-equipped gravel and mountain bikes? We wanted to find out and included the Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 1by in our concept comparison. Find all the details and our conclusions here.
Bwilling acceleration and high speed on hardpack
Very good value for money
Plenty of mounts
High versatility of the frame platform
Cockpit ergonomics and compliance
Noisy due to rattling cables
Range of use limited by build compared to the competition
Oct 2021 · Zap Espinoza
ECONO-MONSTER GRAVEL HAS ARRIVED
Aug 2021 · Sam Challis
The worse the terrain, the better Canyon’s Grizl performs
Capability
Comfort
Tyre clearance
Simplicity
Weight
Tyre size may start to negatively impact handling at the extreme end
Aug 2021 · Cory Benson
Canyon Grizl to be one of the first gravel bikes transformed for off-road adventure with SRAM's complete XPLR gravel group & suspension fork!
Jul 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Grizl is the new adventure bike in Canyon’s gravel range, but how does it compare to the racier Grail and drop-bar all-rounders from other brands?
Excellent all-round balance
Impressively rapid and power happy
Rough smoothing ride
Stable without being dull
Super durable spec
Great direct delivery bike value
Potentially troublesome ThreadFit PF86 BB
Comes in a box, not from a shop
Luggage prices are higher due to Brexit
| Frame | Canyon Grizl CF SL, Versatile frame designed for maximum utility. Tyre clearance: 50 mm. Gravel Pro geometry for off-road stability & agility. Dropper post and suspension fork compatibility. 12 x 142 mm through axle. Weight: 1035 g (size M). BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Matcha Splash |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, With 3-screw mounting points on each side. For attaching bottle cages & Anything Cages to pack tent, sleeping bag etc. 12 x 100 mm through axle. Flat mount disc brake. Weight: 430 grams (in size 700C). |
| 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 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Steel |
| 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 | Shimano GRX RX810 GS, Gravel-specific rear derailleur. With adjustable chain stabiliser to prevent chain slap and chain drops. Max. cassette size: 34T. |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Crank | Shimano RX810 |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX810, 2-speed | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed, Right-hand shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra HG800 11-34 11s, High-end cassette., Gear range: 11-34T |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX810, 2-speed | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed, Right-hand shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. Type: Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX810, 2-speed | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed, Right-hand shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| Rims | DT Swiss G1800 Spline db | DT Swiss G1800 Spline db SH11 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 45 mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT800, Centerlock brake rotor featuring Ice Freeza technology. Weight: 125 g |
First added May 11
Last updated July 17
Not listed for 1,779 days