2026 Canyon Grail CF SL AERO vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone
The L is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your M Canyon Grail CF SL AERO. 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 SL AERO in M, the Cannondale Topstone in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF SL AERO, MCannondale Topstone, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF SL AERO M | Cannondale Topstone L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 394 | −17 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 610 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 586 | 572 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 | 1065 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 813 | 824 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 553 | +43 mm |
| Head tube length | 163 | 180 | +17 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Canyon Grail CF SL AERO. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grail CF SL AERO, 2025 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CF SL AEROCannondale 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 SL AEROCF SL 7 AERO | Cannondale Topstone1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 | Cannondale Topstone Carbon |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1351 Rival | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | SRAM E1 Rival | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival E1 XPLR | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds ATR | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One R | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM HRD Rival AXS | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0045 | Cannondale 3 |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | Cannondale 3 |
| Saddle | Vento Argo | 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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