Canyon Grail CF 8 1by vs Canyon Inflite CF SL 6
Both are close enough that people cross-shop them at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Canyon Inflite CF SL 6 comes out ahead (65% against 63%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Weight
- The Canyon Inflite CF SL 6 is 0.3kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Canyon Grail CF 8 1by takes 42mm tyres against 35mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
- Climbing gear
- The Canyon Grail CF 8 1by has the easier bottom gear (24 gear inches against 30), which matters more than weight on anything genuinely steep.
Side by side
| Spec | Grail CF 8 1by | Inflite CF SL 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,799 |
| Weight | 8.9 kg | 8.6 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX RX820 1x12 mechanical | Shimano GRX RX820 1x12 mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.44 | 1.46 |
| Tyre clearance | 42 mm | 35 mm |
| Lowest gear | 24 in | 30 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 63 | 59 |
| Speed | 46 | 57 |
| Climbing | 68 | 58 |
| Value | 21 | 23 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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