2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 vs 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
The 54R is the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 size closest to your XS Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3. 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 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 in XS, the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 54R places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 XS | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 54R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 388 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 545 | 558 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2° | 72 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 536 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 432 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025 | 1032 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | not listed | |
| Standover | 735 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 96 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3. Full charts: 2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3, 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
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 ALR Gen 3ALR 3 Gen 3 | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Fairlight Faran 3.0 Steel |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES 10 | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 GS | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG300 | Shimano HG710/M7000 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U60301 | Shimano FC-RX820-2 |
| Tire | Bontrager Girona Comp | Panaracer Gravel King X1 |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm 23 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro C550 | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | Tektro centerlock | Shimano RT-801 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel | FSA Adventure |
| Headset | Bontrager Expander Plug | Hope Standard |
| Saddle | Trek Verse | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Fairlight Faran 3.0 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Hope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5 |
| Stem | not listed | Gossamer Energy |
| Seatpost | not listed | SL-K |
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