2025 Cannondale Topstone vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL
The S is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your S 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 S, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- 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 S are missing the seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone S | Trek Checkpoint+ SL S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 386 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 549 | 556 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.4° | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 544 | 547 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 744 | 772 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 458 | 480 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.0° | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 440 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1032 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 106 |
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
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.
| Part | Cannondale Topstone | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alloy |
| Motor | not listed | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager Girona Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano CL800 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Elite |
| Bar tape | not listed | Bontrager Supertack Performance |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |
| Saddle | not listed | Trek Verse |
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