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    MSRP
    $1,500
    $1,499
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    23.7 lbs
    2.5
    3.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b / 700c
    Clearance
    50c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSAGRX 400, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 92 × 10
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    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.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2021 Topstone 3
    2022 Grizl 6
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    2021 Topstone 3

    36 mph

    2022 Grizl 6

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts

    ColorsBlack Cherry; Graphite

    Canyon Grizl AL

    ColorsBlack Cherry; Graphite

    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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora GS

    Shimano GRX RX400 GS

    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.

    Wheels
    Rims

    RD 2.0, 28h

    DT Swiss Gravel LN | DT Swiss Gravel LN SH11

    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

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70

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