Canyon
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
$4899
Released 2026
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Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is cheaper at $4149. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
$4149Cheaper
Released 2026
Which is better: the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS or Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is the cheaper at $4149.
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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 | Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4899 | $4149 |
| Brand | Canyon | Santa Cruz |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Frame material | Carbon (CF SLX) | Carbon CC |
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS XPLR | SRAM Apex |
| Drivetrain speeds | 13 | 12 |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 42 | 50 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 18.08 | — |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | — |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-46t | — |
| Accessory mounts count | — | 3 |
Sources — Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01). Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex: santacruzbicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame material: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS Carbon (CF SLX) vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex Carbon CC
- Groupset: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS SRAM Force AXS XPLR vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex SRAM Apex
- Drivetrain speeds: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 13 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 12
- Max tire clearance (mm): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 42 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 50