Watch This Before Buying Your Next Gravel Bike! A Canyon Grizl Long Term Review

Thanks for this video. It definitely gives me a lot to think about as I search for a do-it-all gravel bike.

Nice work Dylan. I have actually been thinking about getting a gravel bike or drop bar MTB and was looking at the Grizl. Glad I watched this.

Great video. It's good to hear your experience. I was considering a Grizl that is discounted for the holidays. You changed my mind. I've had the same seat post issue on my current bike. I have found that there are few gravel bikes that have sufficiently low gearing, especially on a 1x. Am considering a flat bar gravel bike now, even if they do draw ire from many.

The most revealing review of the bike I have found so far. Excellent work. Thank you

Thanks so much for this review. I was thinking about this bike hard.

Thanks for really informative review, especially this kind of long term review! Been really helpful to me as I'm trying to decide between Grizl AL 8 1by and Trek Checkpoint ALR 5.

That dropper post clamp and gearing range really got me to get the AL version.

I have the SL 8 2X and couldn't be happier. I put on a XTR 11-40 cassette to deal with the hills in Vermont. I changed the handlebars to carbon Easton, the seat to a 3D printed Specialized and the wheels to carbon Hunts. I did have to swap out the creaking BB with a White Industries. Happy and highly recommend Canyon.

It kind of sounds like rather than picking the wrong bike manufacturer, you picked the wrong spec'd Grizl...I have the CF SL 8 2x and absolutely love it ... The seat post clamp is designed the way that it is to accommodate the split rail seat post on other models, like the CF SL 8, which I really wanted over a dropper post & has turned out to be phenomenal & really does add to comfort. Makes sense that they would keep the frame designs all the same in case someone wanted to add that later. The press-fit bottom bracket is neither here nor there for me.. I had to replace mine after UNBOUND 2 years ago, and it was no biggie. And then your gearing issue could've of course been addressed with a 2x. I did change my bars to the Zipp xplr bars for a bit more flare and sweep, so I do think they could've put a more gravely, adventure bar on there, but that's pretty subjective.

Nice review, thanks! I thought I would share my experiences ... I saved up and got the CF SLX Di2 version 6 months ago. As a roadie, I like that the geometry is pretty aggressive, not dissimilar to my Canyon Ultimate. I also like the low weight and simplicity; no hover bar, no dropper post, no front shock. I had no issues with seat post slipping so far. 2x GRX definitely the way to go for me, 1x never appealed to me. Regarding the press-fit, indeed it's much less straightforward to do any repairs yourself, but the creaking problem is in most cases due to poor manufacturing tolerances on the BB shell itself, luckily I haven't experienced any creak so far with my Canyons. For sizing, indeed best to look at the dimensions themselves (stack, reach, ...) instead of relying on Canyons naming conventions. Other highlights for me have been the Di2 and GRX brakes (so good), DT Swiss wheels (ultra smooth) and leaf spring seatpost (very effective). I would buy again :). Cheers!

Thanks for the video. Perhaps you should have bought the 2 by model instead. The missing cable hole cover was annoying but you were sent two. If you say you have OCD then trying the bike in an actual shop or at a Canyon trial day may have saved time and effort. I hope you enjoy the gravel riding / bikepacking on what ever bike. All the best.

Excelent review, thanks a lot . Really helped me with bike (non)purchase decision :)

Well said and thanks for the review, my biggest hang up on the bike, on paper is the limited gearing. Think I ll look elsewhere or go for the 2x

Really good review. I was thinking of getting one of these but I think the Scott Addict Gravel and ROSE back road are nicer bikes. Something kinda cheap looking about the paint style on this particular Canyon grail.

Love the honest review! Thanks!

Well you just pushed me towards Revel Rover...Thank you

Thanks for the video! I'm seriously considering buying a Grizl!

nice video. Thanks for the honesty!

I have a grizl 6 bought 2by converted to single. I have put a lot of miles on mine I’m guessing more than most folks. The bike is about 9 months I am on my third bb and headset bearings are pretty bad. I race it and train with it I find it to be reliable as far as the frame goes and I think you can’t go wrong if you pick change to the correct gearing for your area. I really wanted to dislike the bike but it’s a beast of a bike and if you are willing to work on can really reward you. I go through parts becuase of the mileage I’m doing it is what it is.

I got the AL version and I’m pretty happy with it. For the price it’s a really great bike.