2026 Canyon Grail CF 1by vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone
The S is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your XS Canyon Grail CF 1by. 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 CF 1by in XS, the Cannondale Topstone in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF 1by, XSCannondale Topstone, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF 1by XS | Cannondale Topstone S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 377 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 556 | 549 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 544 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024 | 1027 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 274 | 284 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 766 | 744 | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 458 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 129 | 115 | −14 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Canyon Grail CF 1by. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grail CF 1by, 2025 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CF 1byCannondale 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 CF 1byCF 8 1by | Cannondale Topstone1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 | Cannondale Topstone Carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G1800 Spline | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One R | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT70 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0045 | Cannondale 3 |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | Cannondale Bar Tape |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | Cannondale 3 |
| Saddle | Vento Argo X5 | fizik Aliante Delta |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST i23 TCS |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale 3 |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
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