2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Cannondale Topstone CUES
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in M, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in XL places the top of the head tube 61 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +61 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +39 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Checkpoint+ SL, MCannondale Topstone CUES, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint+ SL M | Cannondale Topstone CUES XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 402 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 579 | 640 | +61 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.6° | 71 | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.8° | 73.1 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 566 | 587 | +21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044 | 1083 | +39 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 75 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 799 | 864 | +65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505 | 600 | +95 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 212 | +82 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Trek Checkpoint+ SL. Full charts: 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL, 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint+ SLCannondale Topstone CUES
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 | Cannondale Topstone CUES2 CUES - 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Topstone |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Crankset | Praxis Alloy | Shimano CUES |
| Motor | TQ HPR60-DRV01 | not listed |
| Battery | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Girona Pro | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rotor | Shimano CL800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | not listed |
| Bar tape | Bontrager Supertack Performance | not listed |
| Headset | Bontrager Expander Plug | not listed |
| Saddle | Trek Verse | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Topstone |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | not listed | GXD 1.0 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale KnurlCork |
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