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2025 Cannondale Topstone vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL

The M is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your M Cannondale Topstone. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Trek Checkpoint+ SL

Compared with the Cannondale Topstone in M, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Topstone numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Topstone MTrek Checkpoint+ SL MDifference
Reach385391+6 mm
Stack579579±0 mm
Head tube angle7171.6°+0.6°
Effective top tubenot listed566
BB drop7576+1 mm
BB height284not listed
Standover784799+15 mm
Seat tube length505505±0 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed72.8°
Chainstay lengthnot listed440
Wheelbasenot listed1044
Head tube lengthnot listed130

Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Topstone, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale TopstoneTrek Checkpoint+ SL

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCannondale TopstoneTrek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5
Forknot listedTrek Checkpoint
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX820
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX RX822
Cassettenot listedShimano XT M8100
Chainnot listedShimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Alloy
Motornot listedTQ HPR60-DRV01
Batterynot listedTQ HPR 360Wh V01
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Paradigm Comp 25
Tirenot listedBontrager Girona Pro
Brakenot listedShimano GRX RX820
Rotornot listedShimano CL800
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Elite Gravel
Stemnot listedBontrager Elite
Bar tapenot listedBontrager Supertack Performance
Headsetnot listedBontrager Expander Plug
Saddlenot listedTrek Verse

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