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2020 Trek Checkpoint AL vs 2021 Khs GRIT 440

The M/L/56 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 56 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 56, the Khs GRIT 440 in M/L/56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
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 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint AL 56Khs GRIT 440 M/L/56Difference
Reach380385+5 mm
Stack590589−1 mm
Head tube angle72.2°72−0.2°
Effective top tube560565+5 mm
Chainstay length430435+5 mm
Wheelbase1021not listed
BB drop76not listed
BB height279283+4 mm
Standover794823+29 mm
Seat tube length525560+35 mm
Head tube length150170+20 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73

Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Trek Checkpoint AL. Full charts: 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL, 2021 Khs GRIT 440.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint ALKhs GRIT 440

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Checkpoint ALAL 3Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440
FrameTrek Alpha 200not listed
ForkTrek Checkpointnot listed
ShifterShimano SoraShimano GRX RX600 Gravel
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano GRX RX810 Gravel
CassetteShimano Soranot listed
ChainShimano SoraKMC X11EL
CranksetShimano SoraFSA Gossamer Compact Pro
PedalsTrek Notnot listed
TireBontrager R1 Hard-Case LiteKenda K1226 Alluvium Pro
RimBontrager AffinityWTB ST-I25 TCS
BrakeTektro C550 SpyreShimano New GRX Gravel
HandlebarBontrager Comp VR-CFSA Adventure Compact
SeatpostBontrager Approvednot listed
SaddleBontrager ArvadaKhs Sport Road
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA BB386 EVO Threaded
Hubnot listedFormula RXC-142S
Stemnot listedFSA Aluminum 3D Forged
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit C40-ACB

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