2024 Canyon Grail CF vs 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
The L is the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR size closest to your M Canyon Grail CF. 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 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
Compared with the Canyon Grail CF in M, the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF, MSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF M | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 420 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 596 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 69 | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 586 | 591 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 | 1092 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 813 | 778 | −35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 515 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 163 | 145 | −18 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR minus the Canyon Grail CF. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Grail CF, 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
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 | Canyon Grail CFCF SLX 8 AXS | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BAR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail CF SLX | not listed |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 CF Disc | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1271 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 12s | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Force | Praxis eTor AL |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide | not listed |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | not listed |
| Front Wheel | Zipp 303 Firecrest Hookless | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | Zipp 303 Firecrest Hookless XDR | not listed |
| Tire | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel RC | Schwalbe G-One Overland |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM S-300 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | SRAM CenterLine |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0072 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X3 | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Motor | not listed | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Hub | not listed | WTB Frequency Sport |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ASYM i25 28h |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
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