NEW CANYON GRAIL RIFT EDITION SEES LAUNCH OF GRAVEL RACE SUSPENSION FORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DT SWISS

The new fast just got faster – and smoother – for when the going gets rougher. 

Embargoed until 11:00 CET 27^th May 2025: Standing for Rough Is Fast Tuning, the new Canyon Grail RIFT edition takes the outstanding race performance of the new Grail and adds a whole extra level of speed and control.

The RIFT edition has been made possible thanks to a F 132 ONE fork, designed by Canyon in collaboration premium component manufacturer DT Swiss.

Delivering 40 mm of bump-erasing, traction-boosting, tire-protecting suspension travel in a fully adjustable, remote-controlled, seamlessly integrated fork, Canyon's new suspension is designed to keep you going fast through the roughest sections, smooth through the corners and safe in the pack.

After four years of development, it's been perfected for not just surviving but thriving in the increasingly tough, technical terrain of today's gravel races, where the old adage of ‘to finish first, first you have to finish’ has never been truer.

So whether you’re in the lead group at mile 199 of a 200-mile race or claiming a big personal victory mid-pack, the new Canyon x DT Swiss RIFT suspension will help you finish fresh and finish fast.

1.      Proper damping. Proper performance.  

Designed from the gravel up the DT Swiss F 132 ONE fork offers 40 mm of travel with full tuning bandwidth for all riders and terrains.

• LINEAIR positive and negative air spring gives outstanding small bump sensitivity, minimising rough stuff fatigue, gluing your tire to the ground through loose corners, keeping your hands on the bar and steering on line through unexpected big hits. All fully adjustable via the concealed, aero fast fork crown valve.

• The lightweight PLAINGAIN damping cartridge gives position sensitive impact control to make 40mm of travel feel like much more. Providing genuine control on rocky sections and braking bumps, not just random undamped bounce. This crucial rebound damping can be matched to rider weight and performance preference through 9 clicks of the easily accessible lower leg dial.

2.      A true lockout 

An ergonomic PUSHCONTROL lockout lever that you can activate on-the-fly without having to take your hand off the bars. When starting a climb, lock the fork and get out of the saddle to leverage an advantage. Or when obstacles appear, a click on the lever releases the fork, letting it do the work instead of your arms and upper body. 

Click on. Total rigidity and efficiency for out-the-saddle efforts. Click off. Total control for the roughest sections or energy boosting comfort. Useable from drops or hoods. It’s that simple. 

3.      Total design integration 

Suspension on gravel bikes historically hasn’t always looked the part, so nailing a clean aesthetic was key. Canyon and DT Swiss Industrial Designers worked together to achieve this. What sets this fork apart optically is brake line integration for a cleaner front end than any other system on the market. The fork geometry, offset and trail was also refined to work best with the Grail and the Grizl. 

The F 132 ONE allows for the complete internal routing of the PUSHCONTROL remote lever actuation cable and half-integrated brake hose routing from steerer tube to crown. 

Plus the fork stanchions are ready for bikepacking with universal sleeve mounts for front fork racks and bags (weight limit: 3 kg per side). So you can extend your adventure – or your race – simply and cleanly without adding extra weight when mounts aren’t needed.

It’s not only the addition of the F 132 ONE RIFT fork that enhances the Grail. The full line-up has had a facelift with new artwork, plus all Grail CFR bikes are now equipped with Canyon's CP0047 Gear Groove Pro cockpits featuring aero hoods, a 16 deg. flare and 400 mm width, power meters can be found on all CF SLX models, and CF & SLX models receive narrower cockpits. 

• GRAIL CFR RIFT | € 7,999: Shimano GRX 825 Di2 2x12 drivetrain with DT Swiss GRC1100 50mm wheels and Canyon Gear Groove CP0047 Pro cockpit 

• GRAIL CFR AXS | € 8,499: SRAM Red AXS XPLR 1x13 drivetrain with DT Swiss GRC1100 50mm wheels and Canyon Gear Groove CP0047 Pro cockpit 

• GRAIL CFR Di2 | € 7,199: Shimano GRX 825 Di2 2x12 drivetrain with DT Swiss GRC1100 50mm wheels and Canyon Gear Groove CP0047 Pro cockpit 

• GRAIL CF SLX 8 Di2 | € 5,199: Shimano GRX 825 Di2 2x12 drivetrain with DT Swiss GRC1400 50mm wheels and Canyon Gear Groove CP0039 Gravel Ergo cockpit 
• GRAIL CF 8 1by | € 2,999: Shimano GRX 822 1x12 drivetrain with DT Swiss G1800 wheels and Canyon CP0045 cockpit 

• GRAIL CF 7 | € 2,399: Shimano GRX 822 2x12 drivetrain with DT Swiss Gravel LN wheels and Canyon CP0045 cockpit 

From Tuesday 27^th May onwards the new Grail models including the Grail CFR RIFT edition will be available in all countries except for the USA. You can purchase the Grail through Canyon’s physical store or showrooms, on Canyon.com, or through the Canyon App, where you can also find bike service information, compatible spare parts and exploded drawings.  

1. Embargo: 11:00 CET, Tuesday 27^th May 2025

2. Media kit (inc. images and specification details): Grail CFR RIFT

3. Photo credits:

• Action photos: Canyon

• Bike photos: Canyon

• Studio photos - suspension: DT Swiss