2025 Kona Sutra LTD vs 2027 Trek Check-OUT SL
The Trek Check-OUT SL size closest to your 52 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Trek Check-OUT SL
Compared with the Kona Sutra LTD in 52, the Trek Check-OUT SL in XL places the top of the head tube 81 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +81 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +69 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Kona Sutra LTD is drawn. The Trek Check-OUT SL numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Sutra LTD 52 | Trek Check-OUT SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 435 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 592 | 673 | +81 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 628 | +68 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 442 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1150 | +69 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 68 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 301 | not listed | |
| Standover | 773 | 852 | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 560 | +105 mm |
| Fork length | 430 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 193 | +53 mm |
Differences are the Trek Check-OUT SL minus the Kona Sutra LTD. Full charts: 2025 Kona Sutra LTD, 2027 Trek Check-OUT SL.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Sutra LTDTrek Check-OUT 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 | Kona Sutra LTDLTD | Trek Check-OUT SLSL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona Cromoly Butted | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Kona Project Two | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM GXP | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Rival HRD | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Kona Road | not listed |
| Stem | Kona Road Deluxe | not listed |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 | not listed |
| Dropper post | TranzX +RAD Internal | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SIDluxe 3P Ultimate |
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