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stu8319 on
I have that same grizl and I absolutely love it. I have thousands of miles. Bikepacking, road riding, country roads, it eats them all up. That is all the help I can give, I know nothing about the ribble!
wolfel on
Well, these are two complete different materials and use cases. The canyon is a Aluminium gravelbike with bikepacking options and 10 gear.
The Ribble is a steel bike and more of a touring maschine with 12 gears.
Its about what you need it for
Serious_Internal6012 on
I am a massive sucker for steel, especially off-road where it takes the harshness out of bumps. From briefly glancing at the geo charts they look very similar, so given that the Ribble also has better components I’m leaning that way. For reference, I have 0 experience with either bike personally
Used_Coconut7818 on
Steel>Aluminum
johansonnss on
Ok, what are looking for exactly?
delicate10drills on
Wabi Thunder.
jackywackyjack on
Steel is real. Look at Fairlight too.
SomeMayoPlease on
Neither. Get a Lauf Seigla. More tire clearance, comes with power meter, threaded bottom bracket, and cheaper. You can do rigid or with their suspension, I’d go suspension but I also got the rigid fork and it’s fun to switch it up.
PivoWar42 on
The Canyon may be bit faster if you’re racing, but the Ribble will be more comfortable and offer better better durability for touring and bikepacking. Also, steel is real.
Maybe_Mechanic on
Steel
PhysicalAd5705 on
As others said, depends on use. The Ribble is a nicer overall bike. But the drivetrain is geared more for road, with 50/34 rings and max 36t cassette. The Canyon has a 46/30, with the the same min/max on the cassette (though two fewer cogs). So if either doing any significant climbing or carrrying a lot of weight, I’d go with the Canyon purely off-the-shelf. Also the Canyon if doing any racing. If just pleasure-cruising nice gravel roads or doing easier bikepacking, go Ribble.
northshorehiker on
Depends on what you plan to do with it, but I picked up the CGR 725 Enthusiast around Covid and absolutely love it.
trajtemberg on
Canyon.
Vertically, above 45c’s I can barely feel the difference between alu, carbon and steel frames. Moreso when the two have carbon forks lmao.
You’ll get waaay more comfort from a flexy carbon handlebar and seat post.
And side to side stiffness isn’t a bad thing, so don’t fall for the steel is real coolaid.
paddypistero519 on
I’d definitely go for the 725 Reynolds Steel. But I don’t wanna start the Steel vs Aluminum War here again.
Work_Account89 on
CGR 725. Steel is real and all that
pooyanni on
I have a Grizl and it’s a fun and fast gravel bike with a ton of capabilities. Two downsides for me; one is the slightly aggressive geometry, especially if you are new to cycling, and the second one is the oversized steerer tube diamater of 1 1/4″, which makes it hard to find compatible stems and/or spacers if you need those at any point.
liamemsa on
you can’t spell grizl without rizz
Steks34 on
I’ve bought my Grizl two years ago and I love it. Bike packing or gravel races – it can do everything. Even performs quite well as a road bike with a second wheel set.
-Why-Not-This-Name- on
r/WhichBike
Heavy, nearly relentless flow of these questions lately. Needs super jumbo relief.
jayv0 on
Canyon very overhyped imho
K_R_O_O_N on
I have the Ribble and love it. It isn’t the lightest bike out there but it’s comfortable and a real looker. Great for bikepacking, gravel routes and I even used it in competitive gravel events.
Mine came with Ultegra and I installed some subcompact chainrings for heavier gravel and hills.
nosirrahp on
Comparing steel to aluminum is so different it’s hard to give an answer. Personally I enjoy steel for its strength/simplicity/flex. I found with aluminum my back/shoulders might start to hurt after a good 10-20 mi ride. I also grew up riding bmx so I’ve literally always had chromoly steel frames so I’m very familiar with their strength and such.
tblairhug2021 on
steel is real…
ENTroPicGirl on
Ribble, any day of the week. Steel is more supple than aluminium with a longer lifespan. Steels real.
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I have that same grizl and I absolutely love it. I have thousands of miles. Bikepacking, road riding, country roads, it eats them all up. That is all the help I can give, I know nothing about the ribble!
Well, these are two complete different materials and use cases. The canyon is a Aluminium gravelbike with bikepacking options and 10 gear.
The Ribble is a steel bike and more of a touring maschine with 12 gears.
Its about what you need it for
I am a massive sucker for steel, especially off-road where it takes the harshness out of bumps. From briefly glancing at the geo charts they look very similar, so given that the Ribble also has better components I’m leaning that way. For reference, I have 0 experience with either bike personally
Steel>Aluminum
Ok, what are looking for exactly?
Wabi Thunder.
Steel is real. Look at Fairlight too.
Neither. Get a Lauf Seigla. More tire clearance, comes with power meter, threaded bottom bracket, and cheaper. You can do rigid or with their suspension, I’d go suspension but I also got the rigid fork and it’s fun to switch it up.
The Canyon may be bit faster if you’re racing, but the Ribble will be more comfortable and offer better better durability for touring and bikepacking. Also, steel is real.
Steel
As others said, depends on use. The Ribble is a nicer overall bike. But the drivetrain is geared more for road, with 50/34 rings and max 36t cassette. The Canyon has a 46/30, with the the same min/max on the cassette (though two fewer cogs). So if either doing any significant climbing or carrrying a lot of weight, I’d go with the Canyon purely off-the-shelf. Also the Canyon if doing any racing. If just pleasure-cruising nice gravel roads or doing easier bikepacking, go Ribble.
Depends on what you plan to do with it, but I picked up the CGR 725 Enthusiast around Covid and absolutely love it.
Canyon.
Vertically, above 45c’s I can barely feel the difference between alu, carbon and steel frames. Moreso when the two have carbon forks lmao.
You’ll get waaay more comfort from a flexy carbon handlebar and seat post.
And side to side stiffness isn’t a bad thing, so don’t fall for the steel is real coolaid.
I’d definitely go for the 725 Reynolds Steel. But I don’t wanna start the Steel vs Aluminum War here again.
CGR 725. Steel is real and all that
I have a Grizl and it’s a fun and fast gravel bike with a ton of capabilities. Two downsides for me; one is the slightly aggressive geometry, especially if you are new to cycling, and the second one is the oversized steerer tube diamater of 1 1/4″, which makes it hard to find compatible stems and/or spacers if you need those at any point.
you can’t spell grizl without rizz
I’ve bought my Grizl two years ago and I love it. Bike packing or gravel races – it can do everything. Even performs quite well as a road bike with a second wheel set.
r/WhichBike
Heavy, nearly relentless flow of these questions lately. Needs super jumbo relief.
Canyon very overhyped imho
I have the Ribble and love it. It isn’t the lightest bike out there but it’s comfortable and a real looker. Great for bikepacking, gravel routes and I even used it in competitive gravel events.
Mine came with Ultegra and I installed some subcompact chainrings for heavier gravel and hills.
Comparing steel to aluminum is so different it’s hard to give an answer. Personally I enjoy steel for its strength/simplicity/flex. I found with aluminum my back/shoulders might start to hurt after a good 10-20 mi ride. I also grew up riding bmx so I’ve literally always had chromoly steel frames so I’m very familiar with their strength and such.
steel is real…
Ribble, any day of the week. Steel is more supple than aluminium with a longer lifespan. Steels real.
grizl:
Bottom bracket
* Token Ninja Lite BB4124
* Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5
CGR:
* BBR60 68mm Bottom Bracket BSA
I will always pick the bike with BSA/T47