Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,499
    $1,799$2,000
    $1,999
    Where to Buy
    $2,499

    At Trek

    $2,499

    At Biloxi Bicycle Works

    $1,799

    10% off At Specialized

    $1,799

    At Contender

    $1,999

    At Canyon

    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    21.2 lbs22.0 lbs23.5 lbs
    4.1
    3.5
    4.4
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c650b / 700c
    Clearance
    47c50c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Apex XPLRGRX 400, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 102 × 12
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Trek Checkpoint ALR 5, Specialized Diverge Elite E5, and Canyon Grizl 7 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Grizl 7 has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2024 Checkpoint ALR 5
    2023 Diverge Elite E5
    2024 Grizl 7
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    2024 Checkpoint ALR 5

    36 mph

    2023 Diverge Elite E5

    36 mph

    2024 Grizl 7

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BB StandardT47, Threaded

    Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardT47, Threaded

    Canyon Grizl AL, Aluminium frame with Gravel Pro geometry, a range of mounting points, and extended wheelbase for extra off-road stability., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 50 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 3.64 lbs

    BB StandardT47, Threaded

    Fork

    Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, Light, robust carbon frame with 3-screw mounting points on each side for attaching bottle cages and Anything Cages., Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre Clearance: 54 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 1.10 lbs

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.19 lbs

    Stem

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    Canyon ST0035, A lightweight and durable aluminium stem for use on gravel and road bikes., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm

    Handlebar

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Canyon HB0064 Ergo, Robust aluminium handlebar with flared drops for enhanced off-road control., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 440 mm

    Saddle

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Selle Italia Model X, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.69 lbs

    Seatpost

    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Canyon SP0057 VCLS, With vibration-absorbing design for top rear-end comfort., Setback: 20 mm, Clamp diameter: 27,2 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 0.58 lbs

    Pedals

    None included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog

    Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed

    Shimano GRX RX820

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX820

    Crank

    Size: 49, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length

    Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T

    Shimano GRX RX610, Number of chainrings: 2

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex, 12 speed

    Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting

    Shimano GRX RX610, Number of pistons: 2

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1230, 11-44, 12 speed

    Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t

    Shimano CS-R7107 11-36 12s, Number of sprockets: 12

    Chain

    SRAM Apex, 12 speed

    KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Brakes

    SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Front: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex, 12 speed

    Shimano GRX RX610, Number of pistons: 2

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 2.09 lbs | DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 2.42 lbs

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    Schwalbe G-One Bite Performance, 45mm, Width: 45mm

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm

    Shimano RT70, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.43 lbs

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