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2027 Canyon Grizl CF ESC vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL

The Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your M is the ML. Compare the ML instead

What changes on the Trek Checkpoint+ SL

Compared with the Canyon Grizl CF ESC in M, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in XL places the top of the head tube 44 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+44 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 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 CF ESC (M) and 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Canyon Grizl CF ESC is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Checkpoint+ SL is the colored outline on top.J 1076

Canyon Grizl CF ESC, MTrek Checkpoint+ SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCanyon Grizl CF ESC MTrek Checkpoint+ SL XLDifference
Reach404408+4 mm
Stack596640+44 mm
Head tube angle7172.4°+1.4°
Seat tube angle73.572.8°−0.7°
Effective top tube581601+20 mm
Chainstay length440440±0 mm
Wheelbase10761072−4 mm
BB drop7576+1 mm
Standover826861+35 mm
Seat tube length522575+53 mm
Head tube length158191+33 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Canyon Grizl CF ESCTrek 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 Grizl CF ESCCF 7 ESCTrek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5
FrameCanyon Grizl CFnot listed
ForkFK0143Trek Checkpoint
DerailleurShimano GRX RX822Shimano GRX RX822
CassetteSunRace CSMZ800Shimano XT M8100
ChainShimano SLX M7100Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT
CranksetShimano GRX RX610Praxis Alloy
Bottom bracketShimano BB-RS500not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss G1800Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25
TireSchwalbe G-One Overland PerformanceBontrager Girona Pro
RotorShimano SM-RT64Shimano CL800
Bar tapeCanyon ErgospeedBontrager Supertack Performance
SeatpostCanyon SP100not listed
SaddleSelle Royal SRXTrek Verse
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX820
Motornot listedTQ HPR60-DRV01
Batterynot listedTQ HPR 360Wh V01
Brakenot listedShimano GRX RX820
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Elite Gravel
Stemnot listedBontrager Elite
Headsetnot listedBontrager Expander Plug

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