2025 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 vs 2023 Khs GRIT 440
The ML/56 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your M Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3. 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 Khs GRIT 440
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 in M, the Khs GRIT 440 in ML/56 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size ML/56 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 M | Khs GRIT 440 ML/56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 385 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 579 | 589 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.6° | 72 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.8° | 73 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 566 | 565 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 76 | not listed | |
| Standover | 799 | 823 | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505 | 560 | +55 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 170 | +40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283 |
Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3. Full charts: 2025 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3, 2023 Khs GRIT 440.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3Khs GRIT 440
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 SL Gen 3SL 5 AXS Gen 3 | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | KMC X11EL |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro |
| Chainring | SRAM Apex 1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Wide | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm SL | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Girona RSL | Kenda K1226 Alluvium Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Paceline | Shimano New GRX Gravel |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | FSA Aluminum 3D Forged |
| Grips | Bontrager Supertack Performance | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short | Khs Sport Road |
| Hub | not listed | Formula RXC-142S |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST-I25 TCS |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit C40-ACB |
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