2025 Canyon Grail CFR XPLR vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your 2XL Canyon Grail CFR XPLR. 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 Cannondale Topstone
Compared with the Canyon Grail CFR XPLR in 2XL, the Cannondale Topstone in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 52 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −52 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR XPLR, 2XLCannondale Topstone, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR XPLR 2XL | Cannondale Topstone XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 402 | −52 mm |
| Stack | 655 | 640 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8 | 71 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 648 | 587 | −61 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1118 | 1083 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 901 | 864 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 600 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 230 | 212 | −18 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Canyon Grail CFR XPLR. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Grail CFR XPLR, 2025 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFR XPLRCannondale Topstone
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 CFR XPLRCFR XPLR | Cannondale Topstone1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0118 | Cannondale Topstone Carbon |
| Shifter | SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | SRAM E1 Rival | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM XPLR RED AXS | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Chainring | SRAM XPLR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Zipp 303 XPLR Hookless | not listed |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM RED AXS HRD | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0039 | Cannondale 3 |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0072 | Cannondale 3 |
| Saddle | fizik Argo X1 | fizik Aliante Delta |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST i23 TCS |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale 3 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Bar Tape |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
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