Canyon Grizl Escape | 1st Look Review |

Описание: The Cannondale Topstone 4 is a versatile, adventure-ready gravel bike that balances capability, comfort and value — ideal for riders getting into gravel riding or those who want a single bike for both roads and rougher tracks.

🧱 Frame & Build

SmartForm C2 Alloy frame provides strength and durability without a huge weight penalty.

Full carbon fork helps damp vibration from rough terrain, improving comfort and steering precision.

The geometry uses Cannondale’s “OutFront” design, which places the front wheel slightly earlier for confident, stable handling on loose or uneven ground.

🔧 Components & Drivetrain

Equipped with a microSHIFT Advent X 1×10 drivetrain, which keeps shifting simple and reliable with a wide rear gear range for climbing and cruising.

Mechanical disc brakes deliver dependable stopping power in varied weather, though they lack the modulation and strength of hydraulic setups.

🚵‍♂️ Ride & Handling

The Topstone 4 is comfortable and confidence-inspiring off-road, performing well on gravel paths, dirt tracks and mixed terrain.

On smoother tarmac it can feel a bit sluggish and heavy — a common trait on gravel bikes with larger tyre volumes and relaxed geometry.

Clearance for tyres up to 700×45 mm (or even 650B with bigger tyres) gives riders the freedom to tailor comfort and grip for terrain.

🧭 Practicality & Versatility

Plenty of mounting points for racks, bottles, bags and guards make it a great choice for bikepacking and long adventures.

The bike is dropper-post ready, so you can upgrade with a dropper seatpost for more technical trails.

The removable mudguard bridge and thoughtful accessory bosses mean it’s ready for year-round riding and commuting.

🏁 Pros & Cons (Summary)

👍 Strengths

Excellent value for a capable gravel bike.

Comfortable ride with confident handling off-road.

Broad gear range and simple drivetrain.

Practical mounting points for touring and daily use.

👎 Weaknesses

Mechanical disc brakes are less powerful than hydraulics.

Not the fastest or most responsive on smooth roads.

Slightly heavier than higher-end gravel bikes.

✅ Who it’s best for:
Riders seeking their first gravel bike or a do-it-all adventure machine that can handle mixed surfaces, touring gear and everyday rides without breaking the bank.

If you want, I can also compare it to other gravel bikes around the same price — just let me know!

now for a canyon endurace onfly

Here’s a review-style description of the electric road bike from Canyon you asked about — the Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF Daily E‑Bike isn’t the one you meant; the bike you’re referring to is the new Canyon Endurace:ONfly series (electric road bikes).

🚴‍♂️ Canyon Endurace:ONfly – Review & Description

The Canyon Endurace:ONfly is a lightweight electric road bike that blends Canyon’s popular endurance-road riding characteristics with discreet, efficient e-assistance — arguably one of the most compelling “e-road” bikes on the market today.

🧬 Core Concept

Unlike many traditional e-road bikes that feel heavy and bulky, the Endurace:ONfly is engineered to feel natural and responsive, almost like pedalling with a tailwind rather than pushing a powerful motor. Canyon’s design goal was to retain the endurance comfort and handling of their standard Endurace platform while adding subtle, smooth electric support.

💡 Frame & Motor Integration

Carbon frame & fork — lightweight, sleek, and styled much like a high-end road bike with no obvious “power bike” bulk.

Compact TQ HPR40 motor system integrated into the bottom bracket area delivers up to ~200 W of assistance with a quiet, almost invisible feel.

Fully integrated 290 Wh battery, with optional 160 Wh range extender in bottle style for extended rides.

All models include** GPS tracking and anti-theft motion sensor** visible through the Canyon app.

Integrated lighting (headlight + tail), and tidy cable routing keep the look clean.

🚦 Performance & Ride Feel

Natural pedal support: The assist is engineered to blend with your pedalling effort so well that you often can’t tell exactly when it’s on — a huge leap over “sluggish” traditional e-road setups.

Lightweight handling: Even heavier models weigh around ~12 kg, and the top tier “SUB-10” variant comes in under 10 kg — extremely light in the world of e-bikes.

Road comfort: The Endurace geometry and compliance-focused carbon design deliver a comfortable long-ride feel, similar to Canyon’s best non-e endurance bikes.

Tire clearance: Room for up to ~35 mm tyres, so you can run wider rubber for rougher roads or light gravel if you want more versatility.