2022 Canyon

Grizl CF SL 7

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

MSRP$2,499
Weight21.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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

Grizl 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" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'5"

XXL

6'3" +

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Reviews
The Gear Loop
The Canyon Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback is a gravel-munching dollop of retro deliciousness

Mar 2023

It's pure nostalgia for this limited edition gravel machine

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Cyclist
Canyon Grizl 7 review

Nov 2022 · Joseph Delves

A versatile aluminium gravel bike that’s on-trend without slavishly following fashion

Highs
  • Cheap

  • Versatile

  • Well thought-out

  • Fun

Lows
  • Not the lightest

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Canyon Grizl 7 Suspension

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...

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NSMB
2022 Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 Suspension (Gravel)

Jun 2022

What the hell is the difference between mountain and gravel bikes anyway?

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 1by in review – the gravel all-rounder steps up against mountain bikes

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.

Highs
  • Bwilling acceleration and high speed on hardpack

  • Very good value for money

  • Plenty of mounts

  • High versatility of the frame platform

Lows
  • Cockpit ergonomics and compliance

  • Noisy due to rattling cables

  • Range of use limited by build compared to the competition

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Road Bike Action
CANYON GRIZL CF SL 8 REVIEW - Road Bike Action

Oct 2021 · Zap Espinoza

ECONO-MONSTER GRAVEL HAS ARRIVED

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Bike Perfect
Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 1BY gravel bike review

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?

Highs
  • Excellent all-round balance

  • Impressively rapid and power happy

  • Rough smoothing ride

  • Stable without being dull

  • Super durable spec

  • Great direct delivery bike value

Lows
  • Potentially troublesome ThreadFit PF86 BB

  • Comes in a box, not from a shop

  • Luggage prices are higher due to Brexit

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BIKEPACKING.com
Canyon Grizl Review: Gravel Super Bike

May 2021 · Miles Arbour

Released today, the Canyon Grizl is a new drop-bar gravel bike with clearance for 700 x 50mm tires, lots of mounting points, and features that cater to long days in the saddle. We’ve been testing out the Grizl CF SL 8 build prior to today’s release, equipped with a set of co-branded Apidura bags, to discover what it does best. Find our review here...

Highs
  • Impressively smooth thanks to high-quality carbon and VCLS seatpost

  • Lightweight and fast

  • Fork mounts, downtube mounts, and lots of frame bag space

  • Apidura collab bags are a nice touch

  • Huge size range from XXS to XXL

Lows
  • Low stack and long reach won’t be for everyone

  • Gearing optimized for speed, not great for loaded climbs

  • 1 ¼” steerer

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grizl CF SL

Tire Clearance50c

ColorsCurry Powder; Earl Grey

Fork

Canyon FK0087 CF Disc

Bottom Bracket

Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Weight: 83 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 HB0063

Saddle

Selle Italia Model X

Seatpost

Canyon SP0057 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

Shimano RX600, On certain models, this crankset may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent FSA crankset., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl 7 1X (Model #3236), Grizl 7 Suspension (Model #2710), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Inflight CF SL 6 (Model #3020), Grail 6 (Model #3092), Grail 7 (Model #3093), Grail CF SL 7 (Model #3095)

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX600 11s

Cassette

Shimano HG700 11-34 11s

Chain

Shimano HG601 11-speed

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX600 11s

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 842 g | DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 979 g

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

Shimano RT70

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