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Today’s Deals2023 Canyon
Grail CF SL 8
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,899| Weight | 19.8 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" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
Summary
The Canyon Grail is a fast and versatile gravel bike praised for its excellent handling, comfort, and value. It features innovative designs like integrated storage and a unique handlebar for improved aerodynamics and multiple hand positions. While it excels on varied terrain, some note limitations in tire clearance and accessory mounts compared to more adventure-focused models.
Excellent handling and stability
Good value for money
Comfortable ride quality
Innovative integrated features
Lightweight and efficient
Limited tire clearance up to 42mm
Fewer mounts for bikepacking accessories
Proprietary components limit customization
The Grail CF SL 7 eTap is well worth considering if you're looking for an extremely rapid, lightweight and agile gravel steed that's more forgiving than might first appear.
Bike PerfectThe new Grail is one of the best-handling gravel bikes I have ever ridden.
BikeRadarThe Grail AL 7 eTap represents a near-perfect, versatile gravel bike.
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Oct 2024 · Joshua Hutchens
The Canyon Grail CF SL 7 AXS provides a quick and nimble way to dice up the road or trail. With consumer-direct pricing, a quality build kit, and...
Lightweight
Moderately versatile
Clean lines
Finicky seatpost clamp
Limited tire clearance
Jan 2024
The second generation Canyon Grail gets ride of the proprietary front end, but doubles down on it's aggressive character.
Oct 2023 · James Huang
Canyon’s new Grail CF carbon fiber gravel bike family, redesigned with gravel racing in mind.
Better aerodynamic efficiency
More stable handling
Lots of well-done integration
Looks good
Excellent value.
Limited cockpit and seatpost sizes
Firm ride quality.
Oct 2023 · Cory Benson
Canyon's all-new Grail is reshaped as an aero gravel race bike with integrated storage, a more conventional cockpit, and more refined handling…
Oct 2023 · Suvi Loponen
Offers a fast and reactive ride with a focus on aero gains, without compromising on comfort or versatility
Very comfortable
Efficient power transfer
Innovative and functional frame storage
Great spec
Looks sleek – even better with the Quickloader frame bag
Smallest sizes have slightly different geometry that might affect ride feel
Stock handlebar is wide
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
Rapid ride
Good value
Lightweight
Damped bar and seatpost
Seven frame sizes
Not the best on tougher trails
Mar 2023
For someone looking to get into gravel cycling and wanting a bike that will serve them for a long time, the Canyon Grail AL 7 eTap is an excellent option. It's easily one of the best gravel bikes I've ridden, in terms of comfort, components and value.
Sep 2022 · William Tracy
Cromwell races for Canyon-SRAM on the WorldTour, but is no stranger to gravel events.
| Frame | Canyon Grail CF SL Disc, Light, comfortable carbon frame with Gravel Pro geometry., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 42 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 42c Color: Sand |
|---|---|
| Fork | Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, A robust carbon fibre fork offering the optimal mix of robustness, stiffness, and lightness., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Material: Carbon (CF) |
| Bottom Bracket | Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5 |
| Saddle | Fizik Argo Terra X5 |
| 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, Cage length: long |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, Max chainring gear range: 17T. |
| Crank | Rotor Canyon LTD, 48/31, Number of chainrings: 2 |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX810 2s | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra HG800 11-34 11s, Number of sprockets: 11 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701 11s |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX810 2s | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed Type: Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX810 2s | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed |
| Rims | DT Swiss G1800 Spline db, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Wheelsize: 28" | DT Swiss G1800 Spline db SH11, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Wheelsize: 28" |
|---|---|
| Tires | Schwalbe G-One R, 40mm, Width: 40mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Deore XT MT800, Size: 160 mm |
First added December 5
Last updated March 2
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