Canyon Grizl vs Trek Checkpoint
Choosing between the Canyon Grizl and the Trek Checkpoint? This compares the 2026 Canyon Grizl AL with the 2027 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3, size by size, from the geometry Canyon and Trek publish. Pick any size to compare it in the full tool.
The ML is the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 size closest to your M Canyon Grizl AL. 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 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3
Compared with the Canyon Grizl AL in M, the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −34 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
Which Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 size matches your Canyon Grizl AL
For each Canyon Grizl AL size, the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 size with the closest frame stack and reach. Stack and reach show how far off it is: the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 minus the Canyon Grizl AL. A geometry match, not a fit recommendation.
| Canyon Grizl AL size | Closest size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS | S | +6 mm | +17 mm |
| XS | S | −3 mm | +6 mm |
| S | M | +1 mm | +3 mm |
| M | ML | +5 mm | −7 mm |
| L | L | +1 mm | −18 mm |
| XL | XL | +2 mm | −21 mm |
| 2XL | XL | −20 mm | −40 mm |
The two frames
Canyon Grizl AL, MTrek Checkpoint SL Gen 3, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl AL M | Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 397 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 601 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.8° | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 578 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1042 | −34 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 813 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 530 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 151 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 76 |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 minus the Canyon Grizl AL. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl AL, 2027 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl ALTrek Checkpoint SL Gen 3
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 | Canyon Grizl AL6 AL | Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3SL 5 AXS Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl AL | not listed |
| Fork | Canyon FK0153 | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | SRAM XPLR PG-1231 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 AXS | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM T47 Road | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims GVX24P | Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX | Bontrager Girona RSL |
| Brake | SRAM Apex AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0057 VCLS | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | Trek Verse |
| Battery | not listed | SRAM AXS |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |