2024 Canyon

Grail CF SLX 9 eTap

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

$6,999
Weight18.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRED XPLR eTap, RED AXS
Power MeterRed AXS
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

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35 mph

Grail CF SLX 9 eTap

36 mph

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Spec Level

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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
Cyclist
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 review

Mar 2024 · Rob Borek

The Version 2 Canyon Grail is the brand’s latest gravel bike. It’s the racier of Canyon's two gravel bikes, the

Highs
  • Impressive range of accessories

  • Lightweight

  • Responsive

  • Integrated tool storage

Lows
  • The handlebar may not suit all riders

  • Proprietary accessories can be limiting

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Flow Mountain Bike
On Test | The new Canyon Grail ditches the Hoverbar & retains its racey attitude

Jan 2024

The second generation Canyon Grail gets ride of the proprietary front end, but doubles down on it's aggressive character.

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Escape Collective
Review: The 2024 Canyon Grail CF moves further into the racing realm - Escape Collective

Oct 2023 · James Huang

Canyon’s new Grail CF carbon fiber gravel bike family, redesigned with gravel racing in mind.

Highs
  • Better aerodynamic efficiency

  • More stable handling

  • Lots of well-done integration

  • Looks good

  • Excellent value.

Lows
  • Limited cockpit and seatpost sizes

  • Firm ride quality.

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BikeRadar
Canyon Grail CFR Di2 review

Oct 2023 · Jack Luke

New Canyon Grail is one of the best gravel race bikes you can buy today

Highs
  • Calm confident and stable handling

  • Well designed integrated storage

  • Adaptable

  • Comfortable

  • Great build though there are better value options in the range

Lows
  • Slightly fragile tyres but they re appropriate for a race bike

  • Mounts for regular mudguards would have been preferable

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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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road.cc
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 2024

Oct 2023 · Suvi Loponen

Offers a fast and reactive ride with a focus on aero gains, without compromising on comfort or versatility

Highs
  • Very comfortable

  • Efficient power transfer

  • Innovative and functional frame storage

  • Great spec

  • Looks sleek – even better with the Quickloader frame bag

Lows
  • Smallest sizes have slightly different geometry that might affect ride feel

  • Stock handlebar is wide

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Gran Fondo Magazine
The 2023 Canyon Grail CF SLX 9 eTap in review - Our big gravel race bike shootout

Jun 2023 · Calvin Zajac

With its Double Decker bar and flexible seat post, does comfort hinder the performance of the Canyon Grail? We put it to the test to find out.

Highs
  • High level of comfort thanks to the seat post and Double Decker handlebar

  • Polarising look with a unique paint job

  • Great spec at a fair price (including power metre)

Lows
  • Seat post tends to bounce at a high cadence

  • Poor cable routing rattles and scuffs the paint

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grail CF SLX Disc, Superlight carbon frame with Gravel Pro geometry for the optimal mix of stability, agility, and comfort., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 42 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance42c

ColorForest Fade

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), Weight: 372 g

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Pressfit, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 78 g

Saddle

Fizik Argo Terra X3, Gender: Male, Weight: 238 g

Seatpost

Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 13 mm / 25 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS D1

Crank

SRAM Red DUB Powermeter 40T, Number of chainrings: 1

Power Meter

SRAM Red DUB Powermeter 40T, Number of chainrings: 1

Shifters

SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s

Cassette

SRAM Force XPLR XG-1271, 12-speed, 10-44, Number of sprockets: 12

Chain

SRAM Red D1

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12s

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss GRC1100, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 42 mm, Weight: 741 g | DT Swiss GRC1100 XDR, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 42 mm, Weight: 845 g

Tires

Schwalbe G-One R, 40mm, Width: 40mm, Weight: 480 g

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline X, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 130 g

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