2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR vs 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
The Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 size closest to your M is the 54T. Compare the 54T instead
What changes on the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR 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 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint ALR M | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 58R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 404 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 589 | 594 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 72.5 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 568 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 432 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041 | 1056 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | not listed | |
| Standover | 789 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 505 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 |
Differences are the Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825 minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR. Full charts: 2027 Trek Checkpoint ALR, 2026 Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint ALRFairlight 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 ALRALR | Fairlight Faran Shimano RX825Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Fairlight Faran 3.0 Steel |
| Headset | Bontrager Expander Plug | Hope Standard |
| Frame | not listed | Fairlight Faran 3.0 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG710/M7000 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-RX820-2 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Hope RX24/Fortus 26 Pro5 |
| Tire | not listed | Panaracer Gravel King X1 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-801 |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA Adventure |
| Stem | not listed | Gossamer Energy |
| Seatpost | not listed | SL-K |
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