2025 Cannondale Topstone vs 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL
The ML is the Trek Checkpoint+ SL size closest to your L Cannondale Topstone. 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
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone in L, the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in ML places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, LTrek Checkpoint+ SL, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone L | Trek Checkpoint+ SL ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 397 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 601 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 72.8° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | 578 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1052 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 824 | 813 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 530 | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 151 | −29 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint+ SL minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Topstone, 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TopstoneTrek Checkpoint+ SL
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 | Cannondale Topstone1 | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | not listed |
| Fork | Cannondale Topstone Carbon | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | Praxis Alloy |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 | Bontrager Elite |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Bar Tape | Bontrager Supertack Performance |
| Headset | Integrated | Bontrager Expander Plug |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Aliante Delta | Trek Verse |
| Motor | not listed | TQ HPR60-DRV01 |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager Girona Pro |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano CL800 |
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