# Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs 3T Racemax² Italia: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS (Canyon) and 3T Racemax² Italia (3T) among gravel bikes.

## Side by side

| Spec | Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS | 3T Racemax² Italia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $4899 | not published |
| Brand | Canyon | 3T |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Frame material | Carbon (CF SLX) | Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound) |
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS XPLR | — |
| Drivetrain speeds | 13 | — |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 42 | 51 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 18.08 | 19.75 |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-46t | — |
| Accessory mounts count | — | — |

## Key differences

- Frame material: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS Carbon (CF SLX) vs 3T Racemax² Italia Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound)
- Max tire clearance (mm): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 42 vs 3T Racemax² Italia 51
- Weight (lb): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 18.08 vs 3T Racemax² Italia 19.75

## Sources

- Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: https://www.canyon.com/en-us/gravel-bikes/race/grail/cf-slx/grail-cf-slx-8-axs/4475.html (canyon.com, verified 2026-08-01)
- 3T Racemax² Italia: https://road.cc/review_v2/3t-racemax-2-italia (road.cc, verified 2026-08-01)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/gravel-bikes/canyon-grail-cf-slx-8-axs-vs-3t-racemax2-italia/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS ($4899) vs 3T Racemax² Italia (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/gravel-bikes/canyon-grail-cf-slx-8-axs-vs-3t-racemax2-italia/
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