2027 Trek Check-OUT SL vs 2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES
The Salsa Journeyer CUES size closest to your ML is the 60. Compare the 60 instead
What changes on the Salsa Journeyer CUES
Compared with the Trek Check-OUT SL in ML, the Salsa Journeyer CUES in 51 places the top of the head tube 106 mm lower and 48 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 89 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −106 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −48 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −89 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Check-OUT SL numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Check-OUT SL ML | Salsa Journeyer CUES 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 369.0 | −48 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 528.0 | −106 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.4° | 69.5 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | 510.0 | −87 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 440.0 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117 | 1028.0 | −89 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 838 | 652.0 | −186 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 380.0 | −140 mm |
| Head tube length | 149 | 105.0 | −44 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.0 | |
| BB height | not listed | 283.0 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 402.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer CUES minus the Trek Check-OUT SL. Full charts: 2027 Trek Check-OUT SL, 2026 Salsa Journeyer CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Check-OUT SLSalsa Journeyer CUES
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 | Trek Check-OUT SLSL | Salsa Journeyer CUESCUES 1x10 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Salsa Journeyer |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDluxe 3P Ultimate | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Salsa Waxwing |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano LG300-10 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA MegaExo BSC |
| Tire | not listed | Teravail Washburn |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500, Shimano TC5000 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST-I25 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cork tape |
| Seatpost | not listed | Salsa Guide |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt |
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