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2027 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 vs 2025 Rivendell Atlantis

The 53 is the Rivendell Atlantis size closest to your ML Trek Checkpoint SL 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 Rivendell Atlantis

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 in ML, the Rivendell Atlantis in 53 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
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Head angle
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Chainstays
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The two frames

2027 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 (ML)The Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 frame drawn to scale.J 1042

Only the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 is drawn. The Rivendell Atlantis numbers we have for size 53 are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 MLRivendell Atlantis 53Difference
Reach397399+2 mm
Stack601596−5 mm
Head tube angle72.0°not listed
Seat tube angle72.8°not listed
Effective top tube578not listed
Chainstay length430not listed
Wheelbase1042not listed
BB drop7648−28 mm
Standover813not listed
Seat tube length530530±0 mm
Head tube length151not listed

Differences are the Rivendell Atlantis minus the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3. Full charts: 2027 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3, 2025 Rivendell Atlantis.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3Rivendell Atlantis

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 SL Gen 3SL 5 AXS Gen 3Rivendell AtlantisAtlantis
ForkTrek Checkpointthreaded
ShifterSRAM Apex AXSnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXSnot listed
CassetteSRAM XPLR PG-1231not listed
ChainSRAM Apexnot listed
CranksetSRAM Apex 1not listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
BatterySRAM AXSnot listed
WheelsetBontrager Paradigm SL TLRnot listed
TireBontrager Girona RSLnot listed
RotorSRAM Pacelinenot listed
HandlebarBontrager Elite Gravelnot listed
HeadsetBontrager Expander Plugnot listed
SaddleTrek Versenot listed
Framenot listedRivendell Atlantis

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