2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL
The ML is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your L Cannondale Topstone CUES. 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 CUES in L, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in ML places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone CUES, LTrek Checkpoint+ SL, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone CUES L | Trek Checkpoint+ SL ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 397 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 601 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 72.8° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | 578 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1052 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 824 | 813 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 530 | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 151 | −29 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Cannondale Topstone CUES. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone CUESTrek 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 CUES2 CUES - 1x | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | not listed |
| Fork | Topstone | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6030 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 GS | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG400 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 Linkglide | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES | Praxis Alloy |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Bontrager Girona Pro |
| Hub | Shimano TC500 | not listed |
| Rim | GXD 1.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Grips | Cannondale KnurlCork | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX Open | Trek Verse |
| Motor | not listed | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 |
| 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 |
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