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GRIZL CF SLX 8 ETAP
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,999| Weight | 18.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force XPLR eTap |
| Brakes | SRAM Force 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 fun to ride
Stable on high-speed road descents and traditional gravel
Excellent power transfer
Good geometry for technical terrain
Dropper post improves handling on steep terrain
Suspension fork useful for rough surfaces
Great for mixed surfaces, urban backroads, potholes, train tracks
Flexible platform with various build kits
Front suspension adds weight, complexity, and cost
Some frame flex lost with dropper post swap
Canyon's 1.25" steerer criticized
May 2022 · By
We already know that the Canyon Grizl is a solid and versatile gravel bike. That means the main question is how adding a suspension fork affects performance. That's why the Grizl CF SLX 8 eTap Suspension with its Rudy suspension fork and SRAM Force electronic groupset had to prove itself in direct comparison to 18 of the best gravel bikes of the year.
Best comfort in test
Widest range of applications
Intuitive, very fun handling
Incredible price-performance ratio
Too little flare in the drops
Not as clean visually as its unsuspended relatives
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
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 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Grape Explosion |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon FK0087 CF Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit RED DUB, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with SRAM DUB axles. Weight: 72 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 Terra X3, Gravel-specific saddle with a short-nose design and more sit bone support to enable a more upright riding posture. With lightweight hollow Kium rails. |
| 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 XPLR eTap AXS, 12-speed, Wireless derailleur with proven eTap shift logic, AXS connectivity, and advanced chain management. 1-by-specific design. |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Force 1 40T, 12-speed, High-performance single-chainring crankset. Crank arm length: 172.5 mm. Chainring size: 40T. |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s, Left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s, Right-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1271, 12-speed, 10-44, Gravel-specific cassette, optimised for electronic shifting., Size: 10-44T, Gearing range: 440%, Tech: X-Range gearing, MINI CLUSTER technology for light weight and durability. |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 12s, With signature flat-top design for quieter operation and increased strength and durability. |
| Brakes | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s, Left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s, Right-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s, Left-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s, Right-hand shifter. With wireless shifting, contact point adjustment, reach adjust. |
| Rims | DT Swiss GRC1400 Spline db | DT Swiss GRC1400 Spline db XD-R |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 45 mm |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: Centerlock |
First added August 10
Last updated August 10
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