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    Category
    General RoadGravelGravel
    Weight
    20.7 lbs22.4 lbs
    2.5
    4.3
    4.6
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b / 700c700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    RimHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    TiagraGRX 800, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    3 × 92 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    archive.trekbikes.com

    canyon.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek 1200, Canyon Grail 7, and Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 are all aluminum frame road bikes. The 1200 has higher gearing, the Grail 7 has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels, and the Checkpoint ALR 5 has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2021 Grail 7
    2021 Checkpoint ALR 5
    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)

    37 mph

    2003 1200

    36 mph

    2021 Grail 7

    36 mph

    2021 Checkpoint ALR 5

    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

    Alpha™ SL Aluminum. Superlight, large diameter tubing for exceptional durability and efficient power transfer.

    Canyon Grail AL Disc, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 1480 g (M)

    300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12 mm thru-axle

    Fork

    Bontrager Race, OCLV Carbon, 1-1/8" aluminum steerer tube, aluminum crown

    Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

    Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Token Ninja Lite BB4124 PF86.5, Thread-Fit Technology reduces chances of bearing misalignment. BB86 Road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles. Weight: 83 g

    Shimano RS500, 86 mm, PressFit

    Headset

    AHS 1-1/8" semi cartridge, sealed

    FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Alloy AHS, 17Ëš

    Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%. Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm. Head tube diameter: 1 1/4".

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length

    Handlebar

    Alloy road w/ergo bend

    Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 38 cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 42 cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 44 cm width

    Saddle

    Trek CRZ+ Road

    Fizik Argo Tempo R5, Endurance saddle with pressure-relieving short-nose design. With compliant carbon-reinforced nylon shell & robust s-alloy rails.

    Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Seatpost

    Alloy micro-adjust

    Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS

    Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length

    Pedals

    Alloy road, sealed w/clips and straps

    None included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano GRX RX810 GS, Gravel-specific rear derailleur. With adjustable chain stabiliser to prevent chain slap and chain drops. Max. cassette size: 34T.

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano GRX RX810, Gravel-specific derailleur with lighter operation and easier setup thanks to the new link construction and integrated cable tensioner., Max chainring gear range: 17T.

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Crank

    Shimano Tiagra 52/42/30

    Shimano RX600

    Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano GRX RX600, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

    Shimano GRX hydraulic disc

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50 12-25, 9spd

    Shimano HG700 11-34 11s, Shimano 105-level cassette., Gear range: 11-34T

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG601 11-speed

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed

    Brakes

    w/ levers

    Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX RX600, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

    Wheels
    Rims

    Matrix Aurora, welded, machined sidewall rims; alloy quick release hubs; 14G stainless spokes

    DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 842 g | DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 979 g

    Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17 mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    14 g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle

    Tires

    ,

    Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm

    Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40 c

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock

    Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm

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