2023 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano
The 540 is the Colnago G4-X Shimano size closest to your 58 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 G4-X Shimano
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL in 58, the Colnago G4-X Shimano in 540 places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Trek Checkpoint SL is drawn. The Colnago G4-X Shimano numbers we have for size 540 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SL 58 | Colnago G4-X Shimano 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 400 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 609 | 591 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.3 | 71.5 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | 581 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 | not listed | |
| Standover | 829 | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 540 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 406 |
Differences are the Colnago G4-X Shimano minus the Trek Checkpoint SL. Full charts: 2023 Trek Checkpoint SL, 2024 Colnago G4-X Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SLColnago G4-X Shimano
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 | Colnago G4-X ShimanoShimano GRX 822 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Checkpoint SL | Colnago G4-X |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint SL | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, Shimano GRX RX810 Long Cage | Shimano GRX RX822 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG700-11 105 | Shimano GRX |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano GRX |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis T47 | Acros T47 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm SL | Fulcrum Lite ER |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT70 | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel | Deda Gravel 100 |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | Deda Gravel |
| Bar tape | Bontrager Supertack Performance | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Integrated | Acros T47 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Carbon | Colnago D-shape |
| Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow FeC |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Colnago Matt Black |
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