Canyon probably wouldn’t admit it, but I’m pretty sure MvdP helped pick the color.

The Grail SL 7 (Light Cream) rides like it already shook hands with the route – smooth on tarmac, confident in the woods.

Thought I’d share the setup: 8.6 kg with 45mm CSC carbon wheels. Great performance for the price, and overall the CF SL is a seriously convincing package.

Canyon skipped the internal frame storage on this model – doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker, but it’s noticeable.

(Living room photos – outside it was just too good to stop riding.)