2026 Canyon Grizl CF vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL
The ML is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your M Canyon Grizl 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 Grizl CF 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 CF, MTrek Checkpoint+ SL, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl CF 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 |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 813 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 530 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 151 | −7 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Canyon Grizl CF. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl CF, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl 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 Grizl CFCF 6 | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl CF | not listed |
| Fork | Canyon FK0143 CF | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | SRAM APEX XPLR | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Praxis Alloy |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Gravel LN | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance | Bontrager Girona Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | Shimano CL800 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | Bontrager Elite |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | Bontrager Supertack Performance |
| 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 |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |
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