2027 Canyon Grail CFR vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL
The Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Checkpoint+ SL
Compared with the Canyon Grail CFR in M, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in XL places the top of the head tube 65 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +65 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR, MTrek Checkpoint+ SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR M | Trek Checkpoint+ SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 408 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 640 | +65 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 72.4° | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8 | 72.8° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 578 | 601 | +23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 | 1072 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 832 | 861 | +29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 575 | +53 mm |
| Head tube length | 138 | 191 | +53 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Canyon Grail CFR. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grail CFR, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFRTrek 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 CFR | 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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