For 2022, the Canyon Grail line-up has had some modest updates.
While the tried and tested geometry remains the same and the carbon models retain the brand’s signature Double Decker bar, a few new models across the alloy builds add some practicality and budget-friendly gadgets to the range.
Winter-ready spec, or ‘All-Weather’?
It’s quite rare that we find gravel bikes specced for true ‘British conditions’ (i.e. wet and muddy as hell half the year), so the option of the alloy Grail Al 7 model kitted out with bespoke mudguards (or fenders) and lights fresh out of the box is a pretty exciting one.
This AW, or All-Weather, model costs an extra £150 and features a 1x GRX 600 drivetrain rather than the Al 7’s 2x.
The Grail-specific mudguards usually retail at £61.95 at the Canyon store. The lights are from German brand Lupine, with the SL Nano AF 3.5 Ah up-front (retailing at €295) and the C14 at the back.
Electronic shifting arrives
For the first time in Grail history, you can now enjoy electronic shifting with the alloy Grail Al 7 model, thanks to the more wallet-friendly SRAM Rival eTap build.
The modest price of £2,149 / €2,249 / $2,349 / AU$3,449 should put the joys of electronic shifting within grasp of many more dirt-loving riders.
New racing gravel tyres from Schwalbe
While the aluminium alloy Grail line switches from Schwalbe G-One Bite 40mm to Continental Terra Trail tyres in the same width, all other models are now shod with Schwalbe’s all-new gravel racing tyre, the Schwalbe G-One R.
Sweet fades at the top end
There’s a real earthy theme going on with the Sand and Forest colourways throughout the range.
Opt for the top-tier CF SLX models and you can choose between either the sandy-bronzed fade or hues of peppermint blended with the darker green front end.
Accessorise with new LOAD bags
Two complementary new bike bags are on offer from Canyon, the two-litre capacity LOAD Handlebar Bag with an integrated GPS mount, and the LOAD Frame Pack.
Both offer extra space for snacks, tools and extra layers, and are compatible with both the standard and Canyon Double Decker cockpits.
Grail Al 6
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail Al Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: Shimano GRX 600 2x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss Gravel LN, Continental Terra Trail 40mm
- Colours: Sand, Forest
- Weight: 9.9kg
- Price: £1,499 / €1,549 / $1,599 / AU$2,349
Grail Al 7
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail Al Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: Shimano GRX 600 2x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss Gravel LN, Continental Terra Trail 40mm
- Colours: Sand, Forest
- Weight: 9.8kg
- Price: £1,799 / €1,849 / $1,899 / AU$2,799
Grail Al 7 AW (All-Weather)
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail Al Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: Shimano GRX 600 1x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss Gravel LN, Continental Terra Trail 40mm
- Colours: Sand only
- Weight: 10.3kg
- Price: £1,949 / €1,999 / $2,149 / AU$3,099
Grail Al 7 eTap
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail Al Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: SRAM Rival eTap
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss Gravel LN, Continental Terra Trail 40mm
- Colours: Sand, Forest
- Weight: 9.5kg
- Price: £2,149 / €2,249 / $2,349 / AU$3,449
Grail CF SL 7
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail CF SL Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: Shimano GRX 600 2x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss Gravel LN, Schwalbe G-One R 40 mm
- Colours: Sand, Forest
- Weight: 9.3kg
- Price: £2,449 / €2,599 / $3,899 / AU$3,899
Grail CF SL 8
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail CF SL Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: Shimano GRX 810 2x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss G1800, Schwalbe G-One R 40 mm
- Colours: Sand, Forest
- Weight: 8.9kg
- Price: £2,949 / €2,999 / $3,199 / AU$4,649
Grail CF SL 7 eTap
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail CF SL Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: SRAM Rival eTap 1x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss GRC1600, Schwalbe G-One R 40 mm
- Colours: Sand, Forest
- Weight: 8.7kg
- Price: £3,399 / €3,599 / $3,699 / AU$5,349
Grail CF SL 8 Di2
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail CF SL Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: Shimano GRX Di2 2x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss GRC1600, Schwalbe G-One R 40 mm
- Colours: Sand, Forest
- Weight: 8.7kg
- Price: £4,099 / €4,349 / $4,999 / AU$6,399
Grail CF SLX 8 Di2
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail CF SLX Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: Shimano GRX Di2 2x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss GRC1400, Schwalbe G-One R 40 mm
- Colours: Forest Fade only
- Weight: 8.4kg
- Price: £4,999 / €5,349 / $5,999 / AU$7,899
Grail CF SLX 9 eTap
- Frame and fork: Canyon Grail CF SLX Disc, carbon fork
- Groupset: SRAM Red eTap 1x
- Wheels and tyres: DT Swiss GRC1100, Schwalbe G-One R 40 mm
- Colours: Sand Fade only
- Weight: 8.2kg
- Price: £6,299 / €6,699 / $7,999 / AU$9,849