Canyon Grail CFR Di2 vs Specialized Crux 5 Expert - SRAM Force XPLR

Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Specialized Crux 5 Expert - SRAM Force XPLR comes out ahead (69% against 63%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Canyon

Grail CFR Di2

63% for a typical rider

£5,999 at Brand website

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Specialized

Crux 5 Expert - SRAM Force XPLR

69% for a typical rider

£5,999 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Tyre clearance: The Specialized Crux 5 Expert - SRAM Force XPLR takes 55mm tyres against 42mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec	Grail CFR Di2	Crux 5 Expert - SRAM Force XPLR
Price	£5,999	£5,999
Weight	8.2 kg	8.2 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x12	SRAM Force AXS XPLR 1x13 electronic
Stack / reach	1.44	1.45
Tyre clearance	42 mm	55 mm
Lowest gear	25 in	23 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	63	65
Speed	55	53
Climbing	76	78
Value	0	0

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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