Canyon
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
$4899Cheaper
Released 2026
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Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is cheaper at $4899. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Trek
Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3
$5700
Released 2024
Which is better: the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS or Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3?
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is the cheaper at $4899. The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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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 | Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4899 | $5700 |
| Brand | Canyon | Trek |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Frame material | Carbon (CF SLX) | 500 Series OCLV Carbon |
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS XPLR | SRAM Force AXS |
| Drivetrain speeds | 13 | 12 |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 42 | 50 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 18.08 | 19.56 |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | — |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-46t | 40t x 10-44t |
| Accessory mounts count | — | — |
Sources — Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01). Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3: gearjunkie.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3?
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 Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 500 Series OCLV Carbon
- Groupset: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS SRAM Force AXS XPLR vs Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 SRAM Force AXS
- Drivetrain speeds: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 13 vs Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 12
- Max tire clearance (mm): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 42 vs Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 50
- Weight (lb): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 18.08 vs Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 19.56
- Gearing range: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 40t x 10-46t vs Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 40t x 10-44t