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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.

Genesis

Croix de Fer 20

73% for a typical rider

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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

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