Grail CF SL 8.0 ETAP
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$4,799Weight | 19.0 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 650b / 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | X01 Eagle AXS, Force eTap |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
None yet.
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Apr 2021 · By
A gravel bike in a road bike group test? Quite right! With the Canyon Grail CF SLX8, the direct to customer brand sends its stalwart gravel machine into the test. Is the upgrade to DT Swiss aero wheels enough to stand up to the competition? You can find all the answers here.
Comparatively high comfort
Well-chosen transmission
Mudguards available as standard
Versatility sensibly expanded with upgrades
Susceptible to crosswinds
Limited adjustability of cockpit
On-road abilities don’t extend to high-performance use
Nov 2020 · James Bracey
Canyon's rapid gravel racer gets a power boost
Power delivery and battery range
Weight
Spec
Tyre choice not aggressive enough
Handlebar
Aug 2020
Looking for a way to get out of town? Gravel bikes are a great way to escape, and Canyon just introduced the latest Grail...
Jun 2020 · Joe Robinson
The Grail AL 7.0 is proof that fun doesn’t cost a fortune: this £1,699 bike provided me with more joy than almost any superbike
Amazing value for money
Versatile
Fun
Comfortable
None as of yet
Apr 2020 · Warren Rossiter
The double-barred gravel speedster is one of our Gravel Bike of the Year 2020 contenders
Value-packed machine, awesome spec, stable handling on and off road
More front-end chatter than expected
Mar 2020 · Abby Mickey
While some gravel bikes are trying to be more like mountain bikes with drop bars, the geometry and look of the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 suggests that it is more of a road bike with extra tire clearance. Canyon doesn’t take many risks with this aluminum gravel bike, but is it actually any good? As […]
Excellent value, solid build kit, familiar handling.
Staid color scheme, the usual quirks of buying consumer-direct.
Dec 2019
Few bikes stand out as much as Canyon’s carbon fibre Grail with its unique double handlebar design, but under those divisive looks lurks a bike that's seriously fast across all terrain thanks to great handling and comfort. Marin Headlands 1 2020 review Cipollini MCM Allroad Disc review Big Read: Riding and surviving the Jeroboam, a tough as nails gravel race in Italy About a year or so on from its launch, the radical Canyon Grail (and its mind-bending handlebar) continues in the German company’s range, with 2020 models being unveiled recently.
Jun 2019
The same geometry and pedigree as the double handlebar Grail, the Grail AL is aimed at the gravel riders and races that like the stiffness of alloy and the price point it offers. - Mtbr.com
Frame | Canyon Grail CF SL Disc, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 1040 g (M) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Cloud Grey; Discovery Blue |
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Fork | Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit RED DUB, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with SRAM DUB axles. Weight: 72 g |
Saddle | Fizik Aliante R5 |
Seatpost | Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 13 mm / 25 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
Pedals | None included |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
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Crank | SRAM Force 1 42T |
Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s |
Chain Guide | Canyon Chain Catcher EP0703 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2s | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12s |
Rims | DT Swiss G1800 Spline db | DT Swiss G1800 Spline db XD-R |
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Tires | Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm, Technology: Tubeless Easy |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole |
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