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Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x is cheaper at $3199. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS or Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x is the cheaper at $3199.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x
US price $4899 $3199
BrandCanyonSalsa
Released20262025
Frame material Carbon (CF SLX) High-modulus carbon
Groupset SRAM Force AXS XPLR Shimano GRX 610
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 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle
Gearing range 40t x 10-46t 40t x 10-45t
Accessory mounts count 6

Sources — Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01). Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x: salsacycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x?

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 Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x High-modulus carbon
  • Groupset: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS SRAM Force AXS XPLR vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x Shimano GRX 610
  • Drivetrain speeds: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 13 vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x 12
  • Max tire clearance (mm): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 42 vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x 45
  • Gearing range: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 40t x 10-46t vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x 40t x 10-45t

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