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Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs Giant Revolt Advanced 1

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Giant Revolt Advanced 1 is cheaper at $3200. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS or Giant Revolt Advanced 1?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Giant Revolt Advanced 1 is the cheaper at $3200.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS Giant Revolt Advanced 1
US price $4899 $3200
BrandCanyonGiant
Released20262026
Frame material Carbon (CF SLX) Advanced-grade composite
Groupset SRAM Force AXS XPLR SRAM Apex 1
Drivetrain speeds 13 12
Max tire clearance (mm) 42 53
Wheel size 700c 700c
Weight (lb) 18.08
Axle type 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle 12mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle
Gearing range 40t x 10-46t 40t x 11-44t
Accessory mounts count

Sources — Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01). Giant Revolt Advanced 1: giant-bicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Giant Revolt Advanced 1?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame material: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS Carbon (CF SLX) vs Giant Revolt Advanced 1 Advanced-grade composite
  • Groupset: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS SRAM Force AXS XPLR vs Giant Revolt Advanced 1 SRAM Apex 1
  • Drivetrain speeds: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 13 vs Giant Revolt Advanced 1 12
  • Max tire clearance (mm): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 42 vs Giant Revolt Advanced 1 53
  • Axle type: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle vs Giant Revolt Advanced 1 12mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle
  • Gearing range: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 40t x 10-46t vs Giant Revolt Advanced 1 40t x 11-44t

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