Canyon Grizl 6 vs Boardman TRVL 8.9 DB
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 Grizl 6 comes out ahead (67% against 64%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Canyon Grizl 6 is £51 cheaper — £1,749 against £1,800.
- Weight
- The Canyon Grizl 6 is 0.8kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Canyon Grizl 6 takes 54mm tyres against 50mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
Side by side
| Spec | Grizl 6 | TRVL 8.9 DB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,749 | £1,800 |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 11.3 kg |
| Frame | alloy | alloy |
| Groupset | SRAM Apex 1x12 mechanical | SRAM Apex 1x12 mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.48 | 1.49 |
| Tyre clearance | 54 mm | 50 mm |
| Lowest gear | 25 in | 25 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 66 | 69 |
| Speed | 22 | 15 |
| Climbing | 45 | 39 |
| Value | 14 | 6 |
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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