2026 Canyon Grizl AL vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL
The ML is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your M Canyon Grizl AL. 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 Grizl AL in M, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Canyon Grizl AL, MTrek Checkpoint+ SL, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl AL M | Trek Checkpoint+ SL ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 397 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 601 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.8° | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 578 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1052 | −24 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 813 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 530 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 151 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 76 |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Canyon Grizl AL. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl AL, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl ALTrek 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 Grizl AL6 AL | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl AL | not listed |
| Fork | Canyon FK0153 | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 AXS | Praxis Alloy |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM T47 Road | not listed |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims GVX24P | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX | Bontrager Girona Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | Shimano CL800 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | Bontrager Elite |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0057 VCLS | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Trek Verse |
| Motor | not listed | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Bontrager Supertack Performance |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |
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