Canyon Grail CFR w/ RIFT vs Canyon Grail CFR AXS
Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Canyon Grail CFR AXS comes out ahead (66% against 58%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Canyon Grail CFR w/ RIFT is £500 cheaper — £6,499 against £6,999.
- Weight
- The Canyon Grail CFR AXS is 1.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Side by side
| Spec | Grail CFR w/ RIFT | Grail CFR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £6,999 |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x12 | SRAM Red XPLR AXS 1x13 |
| Stack / reach | 1.44 | 1.44 |
| Tyre clearance | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Lowest gear | 25 in | 23 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 63 | 63 |
| Speed | 43 | 62 |
| Climbing | 63 | 87 |
| 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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