2022 Canyon

Grail CF SL 7

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$2,699
Weight20.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Grail CF SL 7

36 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XXS

< 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" +

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Reviews
Bikerumor
All-new Canyon Grail Reshapes Carbon Gravel Bike for Racing around More Normal Cockpit

Oct 2023

Canyon's all-new Grail is reshaped as an aero gravel race bike with integrated storage, a more conventional cockpit, and more refined handling…

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Bike Perfect
Canyon Grail CF SL 7 eTap review – gravel bike with a need for speed

Apr 2023 · Richard Owen

We put one of Canyon's fast and light gravel bikes to the test and see how it rides outside its comfort zone

Highs
  • Rapid ride

  • Good value

  • Lightweight

  • Damped bar and seatpost

  • Seven frame sizes

Lows
  • Not the best on tougher trails

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Cycling News
Canyon Grail CF SL 7 eTap review

Jun 2022 · Aaron Borrill

Fast, balanced and versatile on almost any terrain, is the Canyon Grail the most complete gravel bike on the market?

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Colourway not the most inspiring

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Cyclist
Canyon Grail CF SL 8 Di2 review

Mar 2022 · Paul Norman

Fast and well-specced gravel bike for milder off-road terrain

Highs
  • Fast ride

  • Quality components

  • Unique bars add comfort

  • Di2 groupset helps with shifting under load

Lows
  • Less compliance on the hoods than on the tops

  • Clearance and grip not that great with supplied tyres

  • Not the best long-hauler

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Canyon Grail CF SL 7

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...

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Cycling Weekly
Canyon Grail:ON CF 8 eTap

Nov 2020 · James Bracey

Canyon's rapid gravel racer gets a power boost

Highs
  • Power delivery and battery range

  • Weight

  • Spec

Lows
  • Tyre choice not aggressive enough

  • Handlebar

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL in bikepacking review

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?

Highs
  • Top spec for the money

  • Braking performance

  • Good gravel all-rounder

Lows
  • Lacking comfort

  • Lacking mounting points

  • Some welds look rudimentary

  • Chainring too big

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Cycling Tips
2020 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 gravel bike review: Big fun, small price - CyclingTips

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 […]

Highs
  • Excellent value, solid build kit, familiar handling.

Lows
  • Staid color scheme, the usual quirks of buying consumer-direct.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grail CF SL Disc

Tire Clearance42c

ColorsSand; Forest

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, Weight: 83 g

Saddle

Fizik Argo Terra X5, Short-nose, pressure-relieving saddle., Shell material: carbon fibre-reinforced nylon., Rail material: S-alloy.

Seatpost

Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810, Gravel-specific derailleur with lighter operation and easier setup thanks to the new link construction and integrated cable tensioner., Max chainring gear range: 17T.

Crank

Rotor Canyon LTD, 46/30

Shifters

Shimano RX600 2s | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

Cassette

Shimano HG700 11-34 11s

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601 11s

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano RX600 2s | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss Gravel LN | DT Swiss Gravel LN SH11

Tires

Schwalbe G-One R, 40mm

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT70

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