An aluminum gravel bike so neat, well under € 2,000? CANYON GRIZL AL 6 1BY: First impressions.

[@markpringle2011]

From the first few seconds I KNEW this was going to be a great video! Realistic, down to earth and no tech specs! Beautifully shot too. Thanks very much mate. Subscribed. Safe travels.

[@vladywashere]

Thanks! And if you wonder, the bike is still matching all my expectations, I have done two major trips so far and it is responding very well.

[@flaneurpainter]

Thank you for this realistic and normal-guy review, exactly what I need.

[@vladywashere]

Glad it was helpful! It’s just my new bike, no sponsor or odd deals. Tomorrow I’lll start my first trip with this Canyon 👍

[@flaneurpainter]

@@vladywashere would love to see you post about your trip!

[@baksi07]

@@vladywashere Care to share your height and leg inseam? Debating if I need a Small or XS frame. Im 5’8” and 30” inseam. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@vladywashere]

@@baksi07 a bit tricky here. I am about your size, maybe slightly shorter in cm, but my inseam is longer. Mine is S. Don’t be too afraid, I guess the Canyon would place you between sizes. In that case, it is safe to go for both. I can ride my bike without any issue or pain. My rear rack is Tortec.

[@baksi07]

@@vladywashere I appreciate the reply and help. Will leaning towards the ‘S’ frame thank you brother 👊🏼

[@Rubiodiamante]

Thank you for the great and honest review. It is awesome to see a review that does not concentrate in the nonsense unboxing.

[@vladywashere]

Glad it was helpful! Unboxing a Canyon is very easy. Just the front wheel, seat tube and handlebar. I am not into tutorials. Right now I am touring with this bike, so I’ll probably review the bike once again at the end of the season.

[@IvanIvanov-zb6pn]

i recently got Grizl AL 7 1by, pretty happy with it so far

[@DorinNicolae]

I own the 8th version and love it so much! Was on 2 bikepacking tours(United Arab Emirates and Nepal)…this bike is an amazing bike!!!

[@vladywashere]

Wow. Grizl AL 8? Very nice!

[@DorinNicolae]

@@vladywashere yup! Beautiful machine! Love it so much!

[@Leo-rj5ie]

Ordered mine 2 Days ago. I am very stoked

[@mrs.georges5837]

love the stick as a bicycle stand

[@vladywashere]

It’s a classic

[@stefankraus8081]

Thank you! I 'm going to buy a gravel bike with a focus on long distance tours. So this is really helpful information for me.

[@vladywashere]

Glad it was helpful! Saturday I did 100 mile with this bike. I am on Strava if you want to check. I could even roll faster with slimmer tires.

[@radekgacek8050]

You've been riding Apex 1x12 for some time now. and now would you buy an apex or grx 1x12? in the case of grizl, of course

[@vladywashere]

I haven’t tried myself the GRX, that is the problem: I can’t compare the two. Shimano GRX is more expensive and probably is better, but it’s personal. I know it has two levers, while SRAM uses only one. It is better to have two separate levers in my opinion.

[@RickSeri]

What did you use to attach the rack to the frame? Or what kind of "L"-shaped connector is that at 04:15?

[@vladywashere]

Good point! The Tortec rear rack comes with optional adapters BUT in reality I didn’t need it. I was just testing back then. That rear rack fits to my bicycle as it is, no need for spacers.

[@RickSeri]

@@vladywashere Thats good to hear. Thanks. I have that kind of rear rack, but is from topeak and that comes without the adapter. With Tortec i found it.

[@karolisliutkevicius2223]

Hey! Thank you for the video, it was really helpful for me. You mention that the bike is priced “around 1600eur”, but right now on Canyon website this model is 1750eur. Did the price change?

[@vladywashere]

Let me check - a few months ago was 19.999 SEK, translated to € was between 1.600/1.700 euro. Yes, the price is now a little up, currently in Sweden is 20,499 SEK. But in Germany is still 1.699 €. You can change the region and see the prices.

[@karolisliutkevicius2223]

@@vladywashere Thank you!

[@J_Smith7]

Currently the Grizl 6 is available with tax and free shipping for a total of US $1764.50 and is now available in a 2x gearing of 46/30 X 11-34. Thoughts?

[@vladywashere]

it shows even less, now $1,599 instead of $1,799. Can't speak first hand for the GRX, but it has a good reputation and its gear ratio covers better than a 1x.

[@rafaelcubero8322]

Good review and to keep in mind for next gravel that I will purchase. In the past, I chose Cube NuRoad and not really happy with it...

[@vladywashere]

That bike was also among those considered by me. Beside the characteristics and the components, the design matters too. I have decided for a canyon grizl for the mounts/eyelets and the tyre clearance.

[@jan-zz4ww]

Hello Sir, nice vid. Is the free-running hub noisy? I always liked shimano because you dont hear a thing when you just roll :)

[@vladywashere]

not really! I'd love more noise from the free wheel, but this Canyon is quiet, especially when off road.

[@reeriakbarhanafi1993]

The rear rack is gorgeus, may i know where you bought it?

[@vladywashere]

I am not sure if the silver colour is still available, but it is a Tortec Epic www.amazon.se/Tortec-Alloy-bakre-svart-26-700C/dp/B00DQSE6EE/ref=asc_df_B00DQSE6EE/?tag=shpngadsglesm-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=483353033272&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16115819789447569837&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1012234&hvtargid=pla-698180068251&psc=1&mcid=ae58352421003b8294b811a5d39d10f6

[@MrVenomist]

Hi. Please tell me what is your height, was it comfortable on S size?

[@vladywashere]

Hello hello. According to the CANYON measurement page, I could ride both XS and S, as I’m 172cm tall. The XS has a 27.5 inch tyre. I am fine with the S. I have tried it on gravel, long distance on road, uphills, packing etc.

[@rolandaspetrovas6642]

Is it enough 1x- 11 speed cassete? E.g riding on road

[@vladywashere]

Mine is 1x12. 40 in front and 11-44 on the back. It is sufficient, what you will miss with a similar drivetrain are the very strong speeds for pedaling over 50 km/h. Dedicated road bikes in fact should not have 1BY system.

[@Planet_Nature]

An important topic Thanks

[@giovannisavio2957]

I'm in doubt between the XS and S size of the Grizl and looking at the description I was unsure about the size of the wheels. On the XS the wheel is 650b and not 700? Would you know anything about it? Thanks!

[@vladywashere]

Hello Giovanni. Exactly. First of all, the difference between S and XS is the wheel size. This is important to know in order to avoid surprises.

[@giovannisavio2957]

@@vladywashere thanks so much man!

[@MdBoj-n2v]

Even the color is gorgeous

[@vladywashere]

The 6 comes in only two colors, this one and a light green called “Sencha”.

[@ZlodeyMr]

@@vladywashere is it Darjeeling or Earl Gray?

[@vladywashere]

Hello Alexey Darjeeling

[@ZlodeyMr]

@@vladywashere Thank you! Also ordered in this color. Love it so much on the video! Can't wait for delivery.

[@Eirik-o3v]

Hello. How do you feel 1by is on normal road (tarmac) when you reach 40ish km/t. Do you feel that you then are ``missing`` som gear with 1 By?

[@vladywashere]

Yes I did. I went for some distance road training. A road bike would have at least a stronger gear more toward the end of the cassette.

[@eirikhalvorsen6972]

Thank you for your response. Maybe i should consider 2by then.​@@vladywashere

[@vladywashere]

@@eirikhalvorsen6972 2by is - if I am not wrong - 20 speed, so I guess yes, does a better job on covering the extremes. Mine is 12 speeds.

[@Freeride____]

Does the bike really have 12 or 11 gears because it feels heavy going uphill or is that a matter of getting used to?

[@vladywashere]

Are you asking if a 12 speed bike can tackle climbs? The answer is yes; it does a better job than my Tiagra 2x (20 speeds). On the contrary, it won’t get as fast as a road bike because of the gear ratio. For that you would better opt for a 2by.

[@Freeride____]

@@vladywashere yes I have the same bike the 1by 6 with 12 gears I think I need the same MTB cassette I live in a place where I have to do a lot of climbing

[@vladywashere]

@@Freeride____ I see now your point. It is a gravel bike, it won’t get much better than this on climbing. BUT, one could opt for a smaller front crank. I am ok simply because my comparison is with an all-road bike with a Tiagra 2by: faster on road, slower uphill. Talk to a bike mechanic and see the options. May be cheaper than we think to adjust it. I’ll keep it this way. Next bike, maybe a GRX 2by

[@Freeride____]

@@vladywashere okay I will definitely go to a mechanic and see what we can laugh about 2by is just faster on the road doesn't do me much good uphill thanks for your time ride on 👍

[@radekgacek8050]

I'm still wondering whether to buy 6 1by with apex 1x12 or 8 1by with grx 1x12... the price difference is huge and the only difference is the drive and support

[@vladywashere]

I totally see your point, it is almost the same, but that GRX is considered better even though we can’t compare them as they are not in the same family. Pay attention as the GRX is 1x11.

[@radekgacek8050]

@@vladywashere In your opinion, the grx 1x11 will be better than the apex 1x12?

[@vladywashere]

@@radekgacek8050 it is very confusing. There are 3 version of Grizl 8 available for the Swedish market. You are right, there is one with Shimano SLX M7100 10-45 12s. Another has the deore cassette at 11s. Then there is the Campagnolo Ekar. It depends how much you want to spend. At the moment, the grizl 8 1x11 has a little discount, so it comes close to the price of a grizl 7. It’s up to you. If you are familiar with shimano, opt for a bike with GRX. I would go for a 12 speeds, so rather Apex 12 or GRX 12.

[@ivostarmans1199]

Buy the 6, if you dont like the drivetrain you always can upgrade it when the current one is worned out.

[@karllorossanodasilvarossan8708]

👏👏👏

[@vladywashere]

Thanks as always ❤️

[@set2outdoor936]

salsa journeyer, Boardman adv, Kona Libre all better bikes and probably cheaper, don't sit and wait this scum company to manufacture 1 bike every 1 week, you end up growing old before you buy anything.

[@vladywashere]

That’s your opinion, but you failed to motivate it. You need to try and experience it, then, specify why they would be better. But really, you are welcome with your comment, just be more constructive next time.

[@KW-ew2xq]

this rack makes the bike 1000€ cheaper and looks like sh*t - how can you put such a rack on a new gravel bike?! It's terrible

[@vladywashere]

😂 you must be an idiot. It is a test. The rack is removable. And that’s the one I have. Plus, you show not to have idea what a cheap rack looks like. Go get lost pal.

[@KW-ew2xq]

@@vladywashere i know it's removable. But why buy this shitty item in the first place was my point. So i guess you are the idiot