Canyon · Updated August 2026
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: price, specs & release date
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS, released 2026. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: canyon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is listed at $4899 on canyon.com as of 2026-08-03, #6 cheapest of 11 gravel bikes (median $4899); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 96/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 11 in class.
Verified Aug 3, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$4899Dropped from the price on record when we began tracking (2026-08-03). A dated chart builds here as the price moves over the coming days.
Is the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS a good buy?
At $4899, the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is #8 cheapest of the 11 gravel bikes we track, where the median is $5700. On the spec sheet, its drivetrain speeds of 13 is the highest of the 10, its max tire clearance of 42 mm is the lowest of the 12, and its weight of 18.08 lb is the lowest of the 5. By release date, it is the newest of the 8 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $4899 — current on record (was $6099) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canyon |
| Released | 2026 |
| Frame material | Carbon (CF SLX) |
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS XPLR |
| Drivetrain speeds | 13 |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 42 |
| Wheel size | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 18.08 |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-46t |
| Accessory mounts count | — |
Source: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by cyclingnews.com. Fetched Canyon's official Grail CF SLX 8 AXS product page (model 4475), which confirms the SRAM Force AXS XPLR 1x13 drivetrain (40t chainring, 10-46t cassette), CF SLX carbon frame, 42mm tire clearance, 12x100/12x142 thru-axles, a manufacturer-claimed 18.08lb (size M) weight, and integrated LOAD downtube storage plus Gear Groove cockpit mounting (no single enumerated mount count was given, so accessory_mounts_count is null). Cyclingnews' independent 2025 review of the same AXS build corroborates the weight (~18lb), tire clearance, and drivetrain. The image file was downloaded directly from Canyon's own DMA asset CDN (URL taken from the live product page, .jpg suffix appended to force a static format) and visually confirmed to show this exact bike.
Is the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS worth it vs cheaper gravel bikes?
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS against its closest cheaper and pricier gravel bikes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Frame material | Groupset | Drivetrain speeds | Max tire clearance (mm) | Wheel size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS this | $4899 | Carbon (CF SLX) | SRAM Force AXS XPLR | 13 | 42 | 700c |
| Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex | $4149 | Carbon CC | SRAM Apex | 12 | 50 | 700c |
| Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 | $5700 | 500 Series OCLV Carbon | SRAM Force AXS | 12 | 50 | 700c |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS cost?
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS has a US price of $4899, as of 2026-08-03.
How does the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS compare on price?
At $4899, the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is #8 cheapest of the 11 gravel bikes we track, where the median is $5700.
Has the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS's price changed?
No — the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS has held at $4899 since 2026-08-03.
What is the lowest price the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is $4899 on 2026-08-03.
Is now a good time to buy the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS?
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is currently $4899; the lowest we have recorded is $4899 (2026-08-03). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS released?
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS was released 2026.
What are the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS's key specs?
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS (Canyon): frame material Carbon (CF SLX), groupset SRAM Force AXS XPLR, drivetrain speeds 13, max tire clearance mm 42, wheel size 700c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $4899 at canyon.com, 2026-08-03. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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