Bike type comparison
Cannondale TopstonevsCanyon Grizl
A side-by-side UK buyer's guide to help you pick the right type of bike for how you actually ride.
Overview
Gravel from the comfort-led to the adventure-led. The Topstone is Cannondale's, using its Kingpin rear flex pivot to smooth rough ground. The Grizl is Canyon's adventure-leaning bike, with up to 54mm tyre clearance and bikepacking in mind. How rough and remote your riding gets decides it.
At a glance
Quick verdict
speed
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comfort
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versatility
Canyon Grizl
value
Canyon Grizl
Comfort-led against adventure-led. The Topstone adds Kingpin rear comfort; the Grizl clears bigger tyres and offers more spec for the money.
- Pick the Topstone for built-in rear comfort and dealer support.
- Pick the Grizl for 45mm-plus tyres, bikepacking and direct-sale value.
- Both make fine one-bike-does-everything gravel rigs.
- Used, check the headset and bottom bracket on either, which see grit.
Feature by feature
Feature comparison
| Feature | Cannondale Topstone | Canyon Grizl |
|---|---|---|
Comfort tech Topstone adds built-in rear give | Kingpin rear flex pivot | Frame design and big tyres |
Tyre clearance Grizl takes the bigger rubber | Wide gravel tyres | Up to 54mm |
Value Grizl gives more spec per pound | Dealer pricing | Direct, more for the money |
Leaning Grizl goes further off-grid | Comfort all-rounder | Adventure and bikepacking |
Decide
Which is best for you?
Choose Cannondale Topstone if...
- Rear-end comfort via Kingpin
- Comfortable all-day gravel
- Cannondale dealer support
- Mixed-surface riding
Choose Canyon Grizl if...
- 45mm-plus tyres and rough terrain
- Bikepacking and adventure
- Maximum spec for the money
- Remote, technical riding
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Topstone or Grizl better?
Both are excellent. The Topstone's Kingpin pivot adds rear comfort and it leans all-rounder; the Grizl clears up to 54mm and leans adventure, with strong direct-sale value. Choose on how rough and remote your riding gets.
Which has more tyre clearance?
The Grizl, at up to 54mm, which is rigid mountain-bike territory. The Topstone clears plenty for UK gravel but not quite that much.
Which is better value?
The Grizl tends to give more spec per pound through Canyon's direct sales, with no local dealer. The Topstone costs a little more but comes with Cannondale shop support.
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