{"id":50613,"date":"2023-06-04T18:40:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T16:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=732607"},"modified":"2023-06-04T19:37:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T17:37:08","slug":"new-canyon-grail-gravel-bike-spotted-at-unbound-2023-with-integrated-cockpit-down-tube-storage-and-sram-udh","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-canyon-grail-gravel-bike-spotted-at-unbound-2023-with-integrated-cockpit-down-tube-storage-and-sram-udh\/","title":{"rendered":"New Canyon Grail gravel bike spotted at Unbound 2023 with integrated cockpit, down-tube storage and SRAM UDH"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s all change if this is a new Canyon Grail <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Sunday, 04 June 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Canyon looks set to release what could be a new version of the Grail, with Carolin Schiff and Tiffany Cromwell, winners of this weekend\u2019s Unbound 200 and 100 races respectively, spotted on a revamped gravel bike.<\/p>\n

Key changes include a D-shaped seatpost, down-tube storage compartment, integrated cable routing, compatibility with SRAM\u2019s Universal Derailleur Hanger and increased mounting points.<\/p>\n

The new Grail also has a one-piece cockpit, with Canyon appearing, from the bikes we\u2019ve seen so far, to have dropped the existing model\u2019s unique double-decker handlebar.<\/p>\n

We haven\u2019t had any official news from Canyon yet, but we suspect this is a new Grail, the brand\u2019s race-focused gravel bike. The Grail was originally launched in 2018<\/a>, so is due for an overhaul, and was joined in 2021 by the Grizl<\/a>, Canyon\u2019s burlier, adventure-focussed bike with 50mm of tyre clearance.<\/p>\n

While it may be unreleased at this stage, Canyon is making no secret of the new Grail, with Schiff, Cromwell, Peter Stetina (seventh in the men\u2019s Unbound 200) and Jasper Ockeloen (tenth in the men\u2019s Unbound 200) all on the bike.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what we know so far.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Carolin Schiff, Tiffany Cromwell, Peter Stetina and Jasper Ockeloen all rode a new Canyon gravel bike at Unbound.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

One-piece cockpit and integrated cable routing<\/h2>\n
\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The new bike has an integrated cockpit and internal cable routing.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Canyon appears to have dispensed with its signature \u2018double-decker\u2019 handlebar<\/a> on the new Grail.<\/p>\n

In its place, Cromwell\u2019s bike has an integrated cockpit, not dissimilar to the Canyon Ultimate CFR<\/a> and Aeroad CF SLX<\/a> road bikes.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Has Canyon ditched the original Grail\u2019s double-decker handlebar?<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The bars have broad, aero tops, with a slightly bowed, swept shape from the stem to the flared drops.<\/p>\n

Another key change is that the brake cables are now internally routed.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The handlebar appears to have a bowed shape from the stem to the hoods.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

They enter the frame through the top of the head tube, with the top bearing cover guiding the hoses down.<\/p>\n

This follows a trend that started on road bikes<\/a>, and which is now spreading to many gravel and mountain bikes.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The handlebar also sweeps back from the stem and appears to have flared drops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It keeps everything clean at the front end \u2013 a far cry from the existing Grail\u2019s external routing and double-decker handlebar.<\/p>\n

But, as ever with internal routing, the arrangement opens up questions around ongoing maintenance.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The computer mount integrates with the stem. Check out the additional padding on the handlebar of Jasper Ockeloen\u2019s bike, in order to boost comfort when in the \u2018puppy paws\u2019 position.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Update frame shape<\/h2>\n
\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The new frame has a straight top tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The frame shape has been updated.<\/p>\n

The new top tube is straighter than on the existing Grail, which has a distinctive kink towards the head tube, while the seatpost and seat tube layout has changed, too.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The fork looks to be deeper and more angular than the outgoing Grail.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Canyon appears to have updated the fork, too. It looks to be deeper and more angular than the existing Grail\u2019s fork.<\/p>\n

What else has changed?<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Canyon is remaining tight-lipped on the new bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Well, the current Canyon Grail CF SLX incorporates a little suspension through the Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF seatpost.<\/p>\n

The brand claims the round, leafspring seatpost flexes to provide up to 20mm of travel.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
A new D-shaped seatpost slots into the seat tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

However, the new bike has a Kammtail seatpost, matching the D-shaped seat tube.<\/p>\n

This could be a sign that Canyon is further differentiating its two gravel bikes<\/a>, making the Grail ever-so-slightly more aero, as the Canyon Grizl<\/a> becomes more geared towards intrepid bikepacking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Carolin Schiff won the women\u2019s Unbound 200.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Will Canyon make any aero claims about this bike? Given the subtle tube tweaks and integrated front end, it seems likely.<\/p>\n

That said, D-shaped seatposts are also often used by bike brands to add a little more comfort compared to a rigid round post, with Giant popularising the design through its D-Fuse technology.<\/p>\n

SRAM UDH<\/h2>\n
\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The new frame is compatible with SRAM\u2019s Universal Derailleur Hanger, as seen on Jasper Ockeloen\u2019s bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

At the very back of the bike, the frame is compatible with SRAM\u2019s Universal Derailleur Hanger<\/a>, though this doesn\u2019t limit riders to SRAM groupsets.<\/p>\n

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The frame is compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrains.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\""New\"<\/picture><\/div>
Carolin Schiff used a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 rear derailleur. Who needs gravel components?<\/span> <\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\""New\"<\/picture><\/div>
Peter Stetina also ran a 2x drivetrain.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\""New\"<\/picture><\/div>
Stetina paired a Shimano Dura-Ace double crankset and power meter with a clutch-enabled Shimano GRX Di2 rear derailleur.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPeter Stetina used Shimano\u2019s Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, showing, in turn, that 2x double-chainring drivetrains remain an option.\n
\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jasper Ockeloen opted for a mullet drivetrain.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

However, UDH compatibility also opens up the use of SRAM\u2019s new T-Type Transmission components<\/a>, most notably the direct-mount rear derailleur.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
A 48t 1x chainring paired with a 10-52t Eagle mountain bike cassette.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Jasper Ockeloen did just that, with a mullet drivetrain that combines a SRAM XX Eagle AXS direct-mount derailleur and 10-52t mountain bike cassette, with an aero 48t 1x chainring.<\/p>\n

Down-tube storage<\/h2>\n
\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The new frame now has down-tube storage.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new bike also appears to offer down-tube storage, with what looks like a rubber cover opening to house ride essentials within the frame itself.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t know how much space there is, but we\u2019ve seen similar storage compartments on frames including the Trek Checkpoint<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional mounting points<\/h2>\n
\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The new Grail gains bag mounts on the top and underside of the top tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Along with tyre clearance, the number of mounting points for bags has previously been one of the key distinguishing features between Canyon\u2019s Grail and Grizl bikes, with the latter having more places to hang bags.<\/p>\n

That looks to be changing, though, with new eyelets to attach frame bags visible on the top and underside of the top tube.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
There are new mounts for a third bottle under the down tube, too.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There\u2019s also a mounting point for a third bottle cage under the down tube, at the bottom bracket area.<\/p>\n

While the Grail may remain as Canyon\u2019s go-fast gravel bike, with gravel races played out over long distances (up to 350 miles in the case of the Unbound XL), this makes the new bike more at home on big days out.<\/p>\n

What about tyre clearance?<\/h2>\n
\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Has Canyon increased tyre clearance? Well, we\u2019re not sure at the moment.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

As we\u2019ve already mentioned, the Grizl has more tyre clearance than the existing Grail \u2013 50mm compared to 42mm.<\/p>\n

From what we can see at Unbound, it doesn\u2019t look like the updated Grail is in 50mm+ territory when it comes to room for rubber, but we wouldn\u2019t be surprised for the maximum official clearance to go up by a few millimetres.<\/p>\n

\""New\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The existing Grail had an official maximum of 42mm of tyre clearance. We wouldn\u2019t be surprised if this new frameset gained a few more millimetres of room.<\/span><\/figcaption> Ben Delaney \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n
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