2019 Trek Checkpoint AL vs 2021 Khs GRIT 440
The M/53 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 52 Trek Checkpoint AL. 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 Khs GRIT 440
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint AL in 52, the Khs GRIT 440 in M/53 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint AL numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint AL 52 | Khs GRIT 440 M/53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 375 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 557 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7° | 71 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 537 | 535 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 78 | not listed | |
| BB height | 277 | 283 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 755 | 786 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475 | 520 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 140 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Trek Checkpoint AL. Full charts: 2019 Trek Checkpoint AL, 2021 Khs GRIT 440.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint ALKhs GRIT 440
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 Checkpoint ALAL 3 | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha 200 | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel |
| Cassette | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Sora | KMC X11EL |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro |
| Pedals | Trek Not | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | Kenda K1226 Alluvium Pro |
| Rim | Bontrager Affinity | WTB ST-I25 TCS |
| Brake | Tektro C550 Spyre | Shimano New GRX Gravel |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp VR-C | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Approved | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Khs Sport Road |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded |
| Hub | not listed | Formula RXC-142S |
| Stem | not listed | FSA Aluminum 3D Forged |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit C40-ACB |
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