2026 Canyon Grail CFR vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone
The M is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your S Canyon Grail CFR. 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 in S, the Cannondale Topstone in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR, SCannondale Topstone, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR S | Cannondale Topstone M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 385 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 573 | 579 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 | 1045 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 784 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 505 | +25 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 147 | +2 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 557 | |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Canyon Grail CFR. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grail CFR, 2025 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFRCannondale 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 CFRCFR AXS | Cannondale Topstone1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0118 | Cannondale Topstone Carbon |
| Shifter | SRAM RED | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Cassette | SRAM RED | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | SRAM RED E1 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Chainring | SRAM 40T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | 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 | 160 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon Gear Groove Pro | Cannondale 3 |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096 | Cannondale 3 |
| Saddle | fizik Vento 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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