Genesis Croix de Fer 20 vs Canyon Grail 7
Both are close enough that people cross-shop them at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
These two score within 1 point of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.
Canyon
Grail 7
72% for a typical rider
£1,849 at Canyon
Direct only — some assembly required
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What actually separates them
- Price
- The Genesis Croix de Fer 20 is £249 cheaper — £1,600 against £1,849.
- Weight
- The Canyon Grail 7 is 1.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Genesis Croix de Fer 20 takes 45mm tyres against 42mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
Side by side
| Spec | Croix de Fer 20 | Grail 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,600 | £1,849 |
| Weight | 11.4 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Frame | steel | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX 400 mechanical | Shimano GRX 610 mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.58 | 1.59 |
| Tyre clearance | 45 mm | 42 mm |
| Lowest gear | 23 in | 23 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 89 | 89 |
| Speed | 9 | 18 |
| Climbing | 44 | 60 |
| Value | 14 | 50 |
Neither might be the right answer
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