2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL vs 2027 Canyon Grail CF
The XL is the Canyon Grail CF size closest to your L Trek Checkpoint+ SL. 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 Canyon Grail CF
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in L, the Canyon Grail CF in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 33 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +33 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Checkpoint+ SL, LCanyon Grail CF, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint+ SL L | Canyon Grail CF XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 435 | +33 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 618 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.1° | 71.8 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.8° | 73.8 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 614 | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063 | 1097 | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 75 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 837 | 882 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 582 | +32 mm |
| Head tube length | 171 | 182 | +11 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grail CF minus the Trek Checkpoint+ SL. Full charts: 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL, 2027 Canyon Grail CF.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint+ SLCanyon Grail CF
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+ SLSL 5 | Canyon Grail CFCF 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Canyon FK0155 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alloy | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Motor | TQ HPR60-DRV01 | not listed |
| Battery | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 | NEWMEN |
| Tire | Bontrager Girona Pro | Schwalbe G-ONE |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano CL800 | Shimano RT-CL300 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | not listed |
| Bar tape | Bontrager Supertack Performance | Canyon Ergospeed |
| Headset | Bontrager Expander Plug | not listed |
| Saddle | Trek Verse | Selle Royal SRX |
| Frame | not listed | Canyon Grail CF SL |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-RS500 |
| Seatpost | not listed | SP0093 VCLS |
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