2023 Canyon

Grizl 6

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$1,499
Weight23.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetGRX 400, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Grizl 6
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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 6

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Sizing
XXXS

< 5'3"

XXS

5'1" – 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" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'9", size XS, Fits small
  • 5'3", size XS, Fits large
Price History
Reviews
Bike Perfect
Canyon Grizl CF SL WMN 6 review – a bike that gives flawless gravel flow

Jun 2023 · Amy Perryman

The Grizl is Canyon’s adventure weapon of choice, designed to go well over long distances and rough terrain, ideal for any bikepacking extremes. This pink beauty isn't just about looks though…

Highs
  • Good value for money

  • Plenty of mounts for bags

  • Tire clearance

  • Sturdy and easy power output

  • Large range of sizes

Lows
  • Weight

  • Rattling cables

  • Low spec groupset

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Bikerumor
Canyon admits that gravel bikes are just 90s mountain bikes with Grizl Throwback edition

Mar 2023

Yes, this limited edition Canyon Grizl Throwback gravel bike isn't ashamed to admit that it's just a lightweight rigid 90s mountain bike!

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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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Velo
Revealed: Mathieu Van der Poel’s Canyon Grizl for the UCI Gravel World Championships

Oct 2022 · William Tracy

You'll be hard pressed to find another rider who makes more use of the entire Canyon range of bikes than Mathieu van der Poel.

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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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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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Rider Notes
Grizl 6 rider review

Jul 2023 · Meg O'Hara

Canyon recommended an XXS for me, but I found the XS to be a better fit. I do have a longer torso proportionally, which works with the longer reach in

Highs
  • Affordable

  • 650b wheels with 45mm tires are very comfortable

Lows
  • Heavy

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grizl AL, Aluminium frame with Gravel Pro geometry, a range of mounting points, and extended wheelbase for extra off-road stability., Tyre Clearance: 50 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance50c

ColorMatcha

Fork

Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, Light, robust carbon frame with 3-screw mounting points on each side for attaching bottle cages and Anything Cages., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Material: Carbon (CF)

Bottom Bracket

Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5

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"., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm

Handlebar

Canyon HB0063 Ergo AL, Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 420 mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Steel, On certain models, this saddle may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent Selle Italia model., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Grizl CF SL 8 (Model #2850)

Seatpost

Canyon SP0057 VCLS, With vibration-absorbing design for top rear-end comfort., Setback: 20 mm, Clamp diameter: 27,2 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX400 GS, Cage length: long

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX400

Crank

Shimano RX600, Number of chainrings: 2

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX400, 2s | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano HG500 11-34 10s, Number of sprockets: 10

Chain

KMC X10-93 10s | KMC Connection Link 10s

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX400, 2s | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Wheelsize: 28" | DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Wheelsize: 28"

Tires

Maxxis Rambler 45 mm

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT70, Size: 160 mm

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