2024 Canyon Grizl vs 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The S is the Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your S Canyon Grizl. 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 CUES
Compared with the Canyon Grizl in S, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Grizl, SCannondale Topstone CUES, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl S | Cannondale Topstone CUES S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 377 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 556 | 549 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.25 | 71 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044 | 1027 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 780 | 744 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 492 | 458 | −34 mm |
| Head tube length | 121 | 115 | −6 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 544 | |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Canyon Grizl. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Grizl, 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon GrizlCannondale Topstone CUES
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 Grizl5 | Cannondale Topstone CUES3 CUES - 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl | Cannondale Topstone |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano CUES U3030 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora | Shimano CUES U6040 |
| Tire | Continental Terra Trail ProTection | WTB Riddler Comp |
| Brake | Shimano Sora R3000 | Shimano CUES RS305 |
| Fork | not listed | Topstone |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CUES LG300 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | not listed | GXD 1.0 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale KnurlCork |
| Headset | not listed | Acros IS52/40 ICR |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Royal SRX Open |
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