2023 Cannondale Topstone vs 2024 Canyon Grizl
The 3XS is the Canyon Grizl size closest to your XS Cannondale Topstone. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Canyon Grizl
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone in XS, the Canyon Grizl in 3XS places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, XSCanyon Grizl, 3XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone XS | Canyon Grizl 3XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368 | 372 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 518 | 512 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73.5 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 533 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 420 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 | 1007 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 60 | −15 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 703 | 709 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 402 | −8 mm |
| Head tube length | 86 | 115 | +29 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2023 Cannondale Topstone, 2024 Canyon Grizl.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TopstoneCanyon Grizl
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Topstone1 | Canyon Grizl5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Canyon Grizl |
| Fork | Topstone | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 HG | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 HG | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano Sora |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Continental Terra Trail ProTection |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Aliante Delta | not listed |
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