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2023 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2024 Colnago G3-X

The 55s is the Colnago G3-X size closest to your 56 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 Colnago G3-X

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL in 56, the Colnago G3-X in 55s places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−7 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.6°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2023 Trek Checkpoint SL (56)The Trek Checkpoint SL frame drawn to scale.J 1048

Only the Trek Checkpoint SL is drawn. The Colnago G3-X numbers we have for size 55s are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint SL 56Colnago G3-X 55sDifference
Reach407400−7 mm
Stack592591−1 mm
Head tube angle72.271.6−0.6°
Seat tube angle72.873.2+0.4°
Effective top tube584not listed
Chainstay length435430−5 mm
Wheelbase1048not listed
Standover809not listed
BB dropnot listed70
Fork lengthnot listed409
Head tube lengthnot listed159

Differences are the Colnago G3-X minus the Trek Checkpoint SL. Full charts: 2023 Trek Checkpoint SL, 2024 Colnago G3-X.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint SLColnago G3-X

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 SLSL 5Colnago G3-XColnago G3-X Rival AXS 1X Disc Bike
FrameTrek Checkpoint SLColnago G3-X
ForkTrek Checkpoint SLnot listed
ShifterShimano GRX RX600SRAM Rival
DerailleurShimano GRX RX810, Shimano GRX RX810 Long CageSRAM Rival XPLR AXS
CassetteShimano HG700-11 105SRAM XG-1251
ChainShimano HG601 105SRAM Rival
CranksetShimano GRX RX600SRAM Rival AXS
ChainringShimano GRX RX600not listed
Bottom bracketPraxis T47SRAM DUB
WheelsetBontrager Paradigm SLFulcrum Rapid Red 900
TireBontrager GR1 Team IssuePirelli Cinturato Gravel H
RimBontrager Paradigm SLnot listed
BrakeShimano GRX RX400SRAM Rival AXS
RotorShimano SM-RT70SRAM Paceline
HandlebarBontrager Elite GravelDeda Manubrio
StemBontrager EliteDeda Attacco
Bar tapeBontrager Supertack PerformanceColnago Cork
HeadsetTrek Integratednot listed
SeatpostBontrager Carbonnot listed
SaddleBontrager P3 VersePrologo Kappa

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