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Grizl CF SLX 8 1by
A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and campagnolo ekar hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
€4,599($5,243)| Weight | 19.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 13 |
| Groupset | Ekar |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Ekar 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, fast, and generally a bit of a riot to rip around on
Stable on high speed road descents and traditional gravel
Geometry is friendly enough to get technical
Excellent power transfer
30mm Rudy suspension fork takes edge off rough terrain
Easton dropper post is ridiculously light and smooth
Apidura bags are waterproof and repairable
30mm Rudy fork is heavy, complex, and expensive
Dropper post eliminates ride damping quality of previous flexy post
Canyon specs a 1.25" steerer (criticized)
Bike is not a mountain bike despite capability
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 SLX, Superlight frame that combines outstanding utility, versatility, and performance. 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: 955 g (size M). Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Carbon Raw Splatter |
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| 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 | Campagnolo Pro-Tech Pressfit, Specially designed for gravel riding, with external ring seal to protect from water, mud & grit. Large external stainless-steel bearings attach directly to crank arms for easy maintenance. |
| 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 Terra X5, Short-nose, pressure-relieving saddle., Shell material: carbon fibre-reinforced nylon., Rail material: S-alloy. |
| 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 | Campagnolo Ekar, 13-speed, Gravel-specific rear derailleur. With high-grade polymer pulley wheels for smooth chain running & secure retention. Clutch lock for easy wheel removal. And robust stainless-steel bolts. |
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| Crank | Campagnolo Ekar 40T, 13-speed, Gravel-specific 1-by crankset with narrow-wide tooth design for efficient power transfer & maximum chain security. Chainring size: 40 teeth. Crank arm length: 172.5 mm. |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower, 13-speed, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With textured coating and laser-cut finish for additional texture, creating more grip. | Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower, 13-speed, Right-hand shifter. With textured coating and laser-cut finish for additional texture, creating more grip. |
| Cassette | Campagnolo Ekar, 13-speed, 10-44, Gravel-specific cassette. With single-tooth steps across the 6 smaller sprockets for consistent cadence progression. Gear range: 10-44. |
| Chain | Campagnolo Ekar C13 C-Link 13-speed, Light, strong, and efficient chain with narrow-profile design. |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower, 13-speed, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With textured coating and laser-cut finish for additional texture, creating more grip. | Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower, 13-speed, Right-hand shifter. With textured coating and laser-cut finish for additional texture, creating more grip. Type: Campagnolo Ekar Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower, 13-speed, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With textured coating and laser-cut finish for additional texture, creating more grip. | Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower, 13-speed, Right-hand shifter. With textured coating and laser-cut finish for additional texture, creating more grip. |
| Rims | DT Swiss GRC1400 Spline db | DT Swiss GRC 1400 Spline db, Specialist gravel carbon wheels. Wide 24 mm internal rim width for more comfort and traction. 42 mm rim depth for optimal aerodynamics. 12 x 142 mm through axle. |
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| Tires | Schwalbe G-One Bite 45mm, Specialist gravel tyres. Open tread design and strong outer blocks provide traction on loose surfaces and stability when cornering. Technology: Tubeless Easy for simple tubeless setup. |
| Disc Rotors | Campagnolo Ekar, Tempered stainless-steel construction is strong, light & resistant to corrosion. Diameter: 160 mm. Mount interface: centerlock. |
First added May 11
Last updated August 10
Not listed for 1,777 days