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2027 Canyon Grizl vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL

The XL is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your 2XL Canyon Grizl. 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 in 2XL, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 40 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 70 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−20 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−40 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−70 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.4°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2027 Canyon Grizl (2XL) and 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Canyon Grizl is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Checkpoint+ SL is the colored outline on top.J 1142

Canyon Grizl, 2XLTrek Checkpoint+ SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCanyon Grizl 2XLTrek Checkpoint+ SL XLDifference
Reach448408−40 mm
Stack660640−20 mm
Head tube angle7172.4°+1.4°
Seat tube angle73.572.8°−0.7°
Effective top tube643601−42 mm
Chainstay length440440±0 mm
Wheelbase11421072−70 mm
BB drop7576+1 mm
Standover892861−31 mm
Seat tube length612575−37 mm
Head tube length226191−35 mm

Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Canyon Grizl. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grizl, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.

Where each sits in its class

Canyon GrizlTrek Checkpoint+ SL

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCanyon Grizl5Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5
FrameCanyon Grizl ALnot listed
ForkCanyon FK0153Trek Checkpoint
DerailleurShimano Cues 10/11-speedShimano GRX RX822
CassetteShimano CUES LG400Shimano XT M8100
ChainShimano CUES LG500Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT
CranksetShimano CUES U6030Praxis Alloy
Bottom bracketAcros T47not listed
WheelsetAlex Rims GVX24PBontrager Paradigm Comp 25
TireSchwalbe G-One RX PerformanceBontrager Girona Pro
RotorShimano SM-RT10Shimano CL800
HandlebarCanyon HB0067Bontrager Elite Gravel
StemCanyon ST0046Bontrager Elite
Bar tapeCanyon ErgospeedBontrager Supertack Performance
SeatpostCanyon SP0057 VCLSnot listed
SaddleSelle Royal SRXTrek Verse
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX820
Motornot listedTQ HPR60-DRV01
Batterynot listedTQ HPR 360Wh V01
Brakenot listedShimano GRX RX820
Headsetnot listedBontrager Expander Plug

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