2023 Canyon

Grizl 7

An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$2,199
Weight23.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b / 700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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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

(climbing)

36 mph

Grizl 7

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Sizing
XXXS

< 5'3"

XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'5"

XXL

6'3" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'9", size XS, Fits small
  • 5'11", size MD, Fits large
Price History
Reviews
Bike Perfect
Canyon Grizl CF SL WMN 6 review – a bike that gives flawless gravel flow

Jun 2023 · Amy Perryman

The Grizl is Canyon’s adventure weapon of choice, designed to go well over long distances and rough terrain, ideal for any bikepacking extremes. This pink beauty isn't just about looks though…

Highs
  • Good value for money

  • Plenty of mounts for bags

  • Tire clearance

  • Sturdy and easy power output

  • Large range of sizes

Lows
  • Weight

  • Rattling cables

  • Low spec groupset

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Bikerumor
Canyon admits that gravel bikes are just 90s mountain bikes with Grizl Throwback edition

Mar 2023

Yes, this limited edition Canyon Grizl Throwback gravel bike isn't ashamed to admit that it's just a lightweight rigid 90s mountain bike!

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The Gear Loop
The Canyon Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback is a gravel-munching dollop of retro deliciousness

Mar 2023

It's pure nostalgia for this limited edition gravel machine

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Cyclist
Canyon Grizl 7 review

Nov 2022 · Joseph Delves

A versatile aluminium gravel bike that’s on-trend without slavishly following fashion

Highs
  • Cheap

  • Versatile

  • Well thought-out

  • Fun

Lows
  • Not the lightest

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Velo
Revealed: Mathieu Van der Poel’s Canyon Grizl for the UCI Gravel World Championships

Oct 2022 · William Tracy

You'll be hard pressed to find another rider who makes more use of the entire Canyon range of bikes than Mathieu van der Poel.

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Canyon Grizl 7 Suspension

Sep 2022 · Jeremy Benson

The Canyon Grizl 7 Suspension is a reasonably priced, top-rated gravel bike with an aluminum-frame. It shines on the descents and over rough surfaces...

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NSMB
2022 Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 Suspension (Gravel)

Jun 2022

What the hell is the difference between mountain and gravel bikes anyway?

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First ride review: New Canyon Grizl AL 7 2022 – What can the entry-level aluminium gravel bike do?

Oct 2021 · By

Canyon present an aluminium version of their latest gravel bike, the Grizl. We've already put the Grizl AL 7 to the test. Read on for all the details.

Highs
  • Generous tire clearance up to 700 x 50C

  • Numerous mounting points

  • Good spec at a great price

  • Intuitive and good-natured handling

Lows
  • Quite heavy

  • Lack of cable integration at the front

  • Minimal flare on the handlebars

  • Limited off-road capabilities

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Grizl AL

Tire Clearance50c

ColorEarl Grey

Fork

Canyon FK0087 CF Disc

Bottom Bracket

Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Weight: 83 g

Stem

Canyon V13

Handlebar

Canyon HB0063 Ergo AL

Saddle

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

Canyon SP0057 VCLS

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX810

Crank

Shimano RX600, On certain models, this crankset may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent FSA crankset., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl 7 1X (Model #3236), Grizl 7 Suspension (Model #2710), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Inflight CF SL 6 (Model #3020), Grail 6 (Model #3092), Grail 7 (Model #3093), Grail CF SL 7 (Model #3095)

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX600, 2s | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

Cassette

Shimano HG700 11-34 11s

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601 11s

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX600, 2s | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss Gravel LN | WH DT GR LN CLA27.5 12X142 25 CL S11

Tires

Maxxis Rambler 45 mm

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT70

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