NBD: Grizl 7 RAW | long time roadie’s 1st Canyon and 1st ever gravel bike

Just took her out for a post-build, short ~4mi test ride & brake bed-in, and this bike is way lighter, faster and more nimble than I was expecting, relative to my road bikes. And even on roads, I don’t feel like I’m doing something wrong hopping curbs and rolling through shitty pavement! I think I’ve got a lil’ crush 🥰

(As much as I love the overall vibe of a 1x up-front and a colossal rear cassette range, I went 2x on the front, 46/30, and a 12-speed 11-36 cassette – Shimano GRX RD-RX820 front and back. Considering my cycling history and lack of experience on mixed terrain, I thought it better to keep my options open on this first gravel bike.)