When Canyon first launched the Grail in 2018 it was the German brand's first and only gravel bike. Gravel was still in its infancy (bear in mind Shimano GRX wasn’t released until 2019) and nobody was sure what the future held for gravel. Canyon went bold with the Grail, rocking the bike industry with its unusual handlebar and oddly hunched headtube with the promise of fast off-road performance and comfortable ride quality.
A lot has changed in the last six years and gravel has become a multifaceted discipline in its own right. With the Grizl taking on the adventure duties in Canyon’s gravel range, Canyon has been able to cater the Grail to the specific needs of gravel racers. It's far more focused on speed now, gone are the wacky handlebars in favor of a new integrated ‘Double Drop bar’, plus revised geometry, enhanced aerodynamics, and a range of dedicated accessories are just some of the headline updates that should make the Grail even faster.
