Canyon Grail CF SL 7.0 and Grail SL 7.0 WMN – € 2,199
Drivetrain Shimano 105 Disc
Brakes Shimano 105 Disc
Wheels DT Swiss C 1800
Tires Schwalbe G-One Bite 40mm
Color Meteor Grey
Weight 8.62 kg
Price € 2,199
Starting at just €2,199 the full carbon CF SL 7.0 with the hover system packs a good punch that’s easy on the wallet. Rocking a full Shimano 105 groupset and disc brakes, the drivetrain features a 50/34 – 11-32 ratio for easy going climbing and 22 mm internal DT Swiss C 1800 aluminium wheels and Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm tires. The bike is finished with a Fizik Aliante (a Selle Italia X1 Lady Flow for the women) seat mounted to the superb VCLS 2.0 seatpost. Weighing in at 8.62kg it’s not even that heavy.
Canyon Grail CF SL 8.0 – € 2,599
Drivetrain Shimano Ultegra Disc
Brakes Shimano Ultegra Disc
Wheels DT Swiss C 1800
Tires Schwalbe G-One Bite 40mm
Color Carbon Copper
Weight 8.40 kg
Price € 2,599
For an extra €400 over the Canyon Grail CF SL 7.0, you can upgrade to the SL 8.0 with a full Shimano Ultegra drivetrain and disc brake set. This provides a little more range with a 50/34 – 11-34 ratio and shaves 220 g off the weight of the bike. Colours are the same throughout the range with a choice of Meteor grey and Carbon copper.
Canyon Grail CF SL 8.0 Di2 – € 3,599
Drivetrain Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc
Brakes Shimano Ultegra Disc
Wheels DT Swiss C 1800
Tires Schwalbe G-One Bite TLE 40mm
Color Meteor Grey
Weight 8.54 kg
Price € 3,599
Certainly to be the most popular model, the CF SL 8.0 Di2 features a full electronic Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain, providing impeccable shifting and easy setup. While this adds 140 g (8.54 kg) compared to the mechanical Ultegra CF SL 8.0, it is an affordable entry into the world of electronic shifting. The Schwalbe G-One Bite tires see an upgrade to the tubeless TLE model.
Canyon Grail CF SL 8.0 – € 3,599
Drivetrain Shimano Ultegra Disc
Brakes Shimano Ultegra Disc
Wheels Reynolds Assault ATR Disc Carbon
Tires Schwalbe G-One Bite TLE 40mm
Color Carbon Copper
Weight 8.46 kg
Price € 3,599
If you value aero wheels more than electronics, for the same price as the Ultegra Di2 model, the CF SL 8.0 AERO returns to a mechanical Ultegra drivetrain but sees a significant wheel upgrade to the carbon fibre Reynolds Assault ATR Disc rims. With a 40 mm deep profile, 24 spokes, a wider 23 mm rim bed and adds a dose of precision to the handling and carves 100 g from the weight.
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0 Di2 – € 4,599
Drivetrain Shimano Ultegra Di2 Disc
Brakes Shimano Ultegra Disc
Wheels Reynolds Assault ATR Disc Carbon
Tires Schwalbe G-One Bite TLE 40mm
Color Storm Green
Weight 8.22 kg
Price € 4,599
The model for those who want it all, a full Ultegra Di2 drivetrain, Reynold Assault ATR Disc wheels and weighing in at just 8.22kg. With a frame weight of 830g in the Grail SLX, compared to 1040g in the Grail SL (both medium) this is the top bike in Canyon’s range, and to show it there’s also a unique Storm green colourway to show you have a powerful wallet.
For more information head to canyon.com
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