2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 vs 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825

What changes on the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 in M, the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 in 58R places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+5 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+13 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+15 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.7°

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 M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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.