2027 Canyon Grail CF vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL
The XL is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your 2XL Canyon Grail CF. 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 Canyon Grail CF in 2XL, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 46 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 51 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −46 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −51 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF, 2XLTrek Checkpoint+ SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF 2XL | Trek Checkpoint+ SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 408 | −46 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 640 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8 | 72.4° | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8 | 72.8° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 601 | −39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123 | 1072 | −51 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 907 | 861 | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 612 | 575 | −37 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 191 | −14 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Canyon Grail CF. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grail CF, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFTrek 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 | Canyon Grail CFCF 7 | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail CF SL | not listed |
| Fork | Canyon FK0155 | Trek Checkpoint |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX610 | Praxis Alloy |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | not listed |
| Wheelset | NEWMEN | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-ONE | Bontrager Girona Pro |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL300 | Shimano CL800 |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | Bontrager Supertack Performance |
| Seatpost | SP0093 VCLS | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Trek Verse |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Motor | not listed | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Elite |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |
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