2023 Canyon

Grizl CF SL 8 1by

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

Manufacturer Price

$3,499
Weight20.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

31 mph

Grizl CF SL 8 1by

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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Price History
Reviews
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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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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The Gear Loop
Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 review

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

Highs
  • More mounting points than you can shake a tent pole at

  • Confidence-inspiring handling

  • A lot of bike for the buck

Lows
  • Colour options won’t be for everyone

  • Weight

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grizl CF SL, Light robust carbon frame with Gravel Pro geometry, 50 mm tyre clearance, and extended wheelbase for extra off-road stability., Versatile frame designed for maximum utility. Tyre clearance: 50 mm. Gravel Pro geometry for off-road stability & agility. Dropper post and suspension fork compatibility. 12 x 142 mm through axle. Weight: 1035 g (size M).

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance50c

ColorMatcha Splash

Fork

Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, Light, robust carbon frame with 3-screw mounting points on each side for attaching bottle cages and Anything Cages., Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre Clearance: 54 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 0.79 lbs

Bottom Bracket

Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.19 lbs

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 HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm

Saddle

Fizik Argo Terra X3, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.52 lbs

Seatpost

Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF, Shock-absorbing carbon comfort seatpost delivering 20 mm of vertical travel in a lightweight package., Material: Carbon, Setback: 13 mm / 25 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX812 GS, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.55 lbs

Crank

Shimano RX810 40T, 11-speed, Number of chainrings: 1

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX810, 1s, Weight: 1.02 lbs | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed, Weight: 1.19 lbs

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7000 11-42 11s, Number of sprockets: 11

Chain

Shimano CN-HG701 11s

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX810, 1s, Weight: 1.02 lbs | Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed, Weight: 1.19 lbs

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss GRC 1600 Spline, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 42 mm, Weight: 1.73 lbs | DT Swiss GRC1600 Spline SH11, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 42 mm, Weight: 2.02 lbs

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Bite 45mm, Width: 45mm, Weight: 540 g | Schwalbe G-One R Super Race Gravel Tyre | Schwalbe G-One R Super Race Gravel Tyre

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT800, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.02 lbs

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