Bike Comparison
The Cannondale Topstone 3 and Canyon Grizl 6 are both aluminum frame gravel bikes. The Topstone 3 has 700c aluminum wheels, while the Grizl 6 has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels and better components. Explore the differences below.
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| MSRP | $1,500 | $1,499 |
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| Spec Level | ||
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Gravel | Gravel |
| Weight | 23.7 lbs | |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 650b / 700c |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | Sora, FSA | GRX 400, GRX 600 |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | cannondale.com | canyon.com |
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| Frame | SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts | Canyon Grizl AL |
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| Fork | BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle | Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, With 3-screw mounting points on each side. For attaching bottle cages & Anything Cages to pack tent, sleeping bag etc. 12 x 100 mm through axle. Flat mount disc brake. Weight: 430 grams (in size 700C). |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, square taper | Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Weight: 83 g |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" | |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° | 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 | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop | Canyon HB0063 Ergo AL |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX | 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 | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm | Canyon SP0057 VCLS |
| Pedals | Not included | None included |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS | Shimano GRX RX400 GS |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Crank | FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30 | Shimano RX600 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora, 9-speed | Shimano GRX RX400, 2s | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed | Shimano HG500 11-34 10s, 11-34 tooth cassette |
| Chain | KMC Z9, 9-speed | KMC X10-93 10s |
| Brakes | Promax Decoder R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors | Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX RX400, 2s | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
| Rims | RD 2.0, 28h | DT Swiss Gravel LN | DT Swiss Gravel LN SH11 |
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| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | |
| Front Hub | Formula alloy, 12x100mm | |
| Rear Hub | Formula alloy, 12x142mm | |
| Tires | WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 37c | Maxxis Rambler 45 mm |
| Disk Rotors | Shimano RT70 |