2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3
The S is the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 size closest to your 54R Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825. 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 ALR Gen 3
Compared with the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 54R, the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 in S places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 54R | Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 385 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 558 | 566 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.6° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 | 1033 | +1 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 78 | |
| Standover | not listed | 765 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 480 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 117 |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 minus the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825. Full charts: 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825, 2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3.
Where each sits in its class
Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3
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 | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x | Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3ALR 3 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Fairlight Faran 3.0 | not listed |
| Fork | Fairlight Faran 3.0 Steel | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 | Shimano CUES 10 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano HG710/M7000 | Shimano CUES LG300 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RX820-2 | Shimano CUES U60301 |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Hope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5 | not listed |
| Tire | Panaracer Gravel King X1 | Bontrager Girona Comp |
| Brake | Shimano GRX Di2 | Tektro C550 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-801 | Tektro centerlock |
| Handlebar | FSA Adventure | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Stem | Gossamer Energy | not listed |
| Headset | Hope Standard | Bontrager Expander Plug |
| Seatpost | SL-K | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Paradigm 23 |
| Saddle | not listed | Trek Verse |
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