2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3

What changes on the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3

Compared with the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 56R, the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−10 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−11 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−14 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

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

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.