Canyon
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
$4899Cheaper
Released 2026
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Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is cheaper at $4899. Every spec and price links to its source.
Cervelo
Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2
$8850
Which is better: the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS or Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is the cheaper at $4899.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS | Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4899 | $8850 |
| Brand | Canyon | Cervelo |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Frame material | Carbon (CF SLX) | Carbon fiber |
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS XPLR | Shimano GRX RX827 Di2 |
| Drivetrain speeds | 13 | 12 |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 42 | 45 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 18.08 | — |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | — |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-46t | 48t x 10-51t |
| Accessory mounts count | — | — |
Sources — Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01). Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2: cervelo.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame material: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS Carbon (CF SLX) vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 Carbon fiber
- Groupset: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS SRAM Force AXS XPLR vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 Shimano GRX RX827 Di2
- Drivetrain speeds: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 13 vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 12
- Max tire clearance (mm): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 42 vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 45
- Gearing range: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 40t x 10-46t vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 48t x 10-51t