Canyon Grizl In-Depth Review: Long Term Impressions & Insights

[@ziraga]

came for the bike review, stayed for the chicken.

[@TriathlonDan]

haha thanks!

[@irondistance4313]

Thanks for the review the strawberry paint job looks particularly good dirty.

[@TriathlonDan]

It does!

[@RiseNShine681]

Picked up a Grizl back in March of this year and have been absolutely loving it! Like you mentioned its really nice having a bike that is capable of doing so many different things. Mine is a 2-by so I sort of wish I would have waited until they had 1-by options available, but that is an easy change if I really want to go that route.

[@TriathlonDan]

Nice one! The specs seems to change frequently, hard to time it perfectly right isn’t it

[@iangillin37]

thank you, fantastic review i was torn between grizl and grail , but my purchase now will be the grizl 😊

[@TriathlonDan]

Nice one, you’ll love it!

[@Chura-jz3mt]

Tnx for the review, i am having a problem buying the one with rockshox or without... I have not seen a single comparison between these two. Anyways, cheers!

[@pedrolahoz]

I have the same color, also with aerobars but small size. Never tried it as a road bike with thinner tires, but I am curious now to see how it would do. However I have it geared more for the dirt with suspension dropper post and 50mm tires.

[@TriathlonDan]

Nice! It works well as a roadie on the standard gearing, but its hilly where I live and I don’t ride it fast 🤣

[@monguzzle]

Great video. I bought the Ekar CF SLX last year to replace my 2016 Diverge, but returned it when the Specialized Creo 2 came out (the Grizl didn't even get taken out of the box). I'm enjoying the powered fun, but I'll be getting another Grizl in the not-too distant future. Having to worry about power isn't an issue under 130-150km depending on your riding, but I need something that'll cover the whole country. I think they're amazing value, and I probably wouldn't even bother with the SLX level next time.

[@TriathlonDan]

Awesome, e-Gravel opens up a lot more doesn't it, just need massive batteries for proper adventures as you say. As they become more common, more cafe's etc will have charging points

[@monguzzle]

@@TriathlonDan Yeah, it's a load of fun. I work just as hard - but the rides are over more quickly. I do miss the "grab and go" of a regular setup though, to the extent that I'd probably even get non-Di2 GRX on my Grizl when I order it. I want to be able to take it to the US for some of the West Coast rides without worrying over charging mech batteries, etc.

[@bonn1771]

Nice work. When I went for my gravel bike I got it for everything like yours but it frame. I was using it to commute before I had to move. As long no salt on the roads I was planning on using it. Cheers

[@TriathlonDan]

Nice!

[@doriguzzirobin3489]

Hi there! Thanks for the review :) One question, what are the reference of your aerobar, they look really good ! Thank you and have a nice day!

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks :) they’re just cheap eBay ones, with George Fox arm rests 👍

[@FINcLoAk]

Thanks for the review! I'm curious of you height ? It's somewhat impossible to get chance to test drive Canyon bikes here in Finland. I'm 191cm/6"3 myself, and i'm pondering between L/XL? Much appriciated for your answer in advance.

[@TriathlonDan]

No problem! I'm 188cm and the L fits me great. Check the Canyon size guide calculator, it measures inseam as well from memory so that'll be a better guide. I've got an XL Endurace which is older and this L Grizl is almost exactly the same geometry wise even though on paper its a size smaller

[@1300GTJUNIOR]

Hi FIN, have you got the bike? I'm of same height and also a bit in doubt. Thanks. Bye

[@tomhumphries3490]

How do you find this bike and 1 by group set on the road can’t decide if to get 1 by grizl or a 2by grail

[@TriathlonDan]

A lot better than I thought it would be on the road, tops out around 25/26mph so might be a problem on chaingangs but absolutely fine for training :)

[@mariuszkijowski2180]

Thank you Dan very much! Question - if somone is just getting into triathlon, but planing complite an full ironman in 2 years, and can afford one bike - is that Canyon bike is a smart choice?

[@TriathlonDan]

Canyon as a brand for sure! I’ve got an Endurace and an Aeroad, get the bike you can ride every day. Go and see a good bike fitter and they’ll be able to advise you what bike is best for your body, different brands have different geometries 👍

[@aprilkramer7849]

Do you know if this bike is compatible with a Wahoo trainer?

[@TriathlonDan]

I'm not sure to be honest, I'd assume so but I do know Canyon don't recommend their bikes are used on turbos period, bit weird!

[@kwippy435]

Do you have a link to the clip on aero bars?

[@TriathlonDan]

Sorry I don’t - they’re just cheap eBay jobs though

[@EspenSkaufel]

I have the Grizl CF SLX 8 Di2 without the Rock Shox fork. I love it. I love how responsive and fast it feels. It is like a road bike. However, after hours of hard riding on gravel, my shoulders, arms and hands are completely shattered.

[@TriathlonDan]

Nice! Me too, it's really hard isn't it. More strength work required for me :D

[@WayneCouyon]

I use a Redshift stem. It does wonders on rough stuff.

[@daveyboyunders]

Just placed my order with Canyon 👍

[@TriathlonDan]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MarcEstrella]

Hey I have a grizl too!! Have you had any seatpost slipping issues ?

[@TriathlonDan]

Not at all! Carbon paste & torque it up 👍

[@mathiasthelander7834]

Great rewiev! Ím looking at maybe buying one but still not decided, this was helpful tho 👍🏻

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks very much! N+1 ;)

[@91722854]

where is that place that your are riding at 2:40?

[@Guzurti1995]

How tall are you ? And what is your inseam length? Thanks!

[@TriathlonDan]

I’m 6ft2, not sure about inseam sorry, use the Canyon size guide or speak to a bike fitter I’d say 👍

[@jackelgargrafton]

What was the link again? Dan10 at checkout?

[@TriathlonDan]

Hahaha Dan50 would be better wouldn’t it 🤣

[@markfaulk5064]

If you want to change the reach because your not comfortable there is not much you can do because of the nonstandard 1 1/4 inch steerer tube. There are not many options for a stem for that steerer tube. Most steerer tubes are 1 1/8 inches. I wanted one of these bikes but that caused me not to buy it. Stack and reach are extremely important to me because that determines comfort.

[@TriathlonDan]

Canyon and Giant sell 1 1/4 stems 👍