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    $2,199
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    $1,999

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    $1,799

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    $1,799

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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    23.5 lbs21.5 lbs22.0 lbs
    4.5
    4.4
    3.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b / 700c700c700c
    Clearance
    50c45c47c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 400, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 112 × 10
    Brand Site

    canyon.com

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Canyon Grizl 7, Trek Checkpoint ALR 5, and Specialized Diverge Elite E5 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
    Grizl 7
    Checkpoint ALR 5
    Diverge Elite E5
    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)

    36 mph

    Grizl 7

    36 mph

    Checkpoint ALR 5

    36 mph

    Diverge Elite E5

    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

    Canyon Grizl AL

    Tire Clearance50c

    ColorEarl Grey

    300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tire Clearance50c

    ColorEarl Grey

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

    Tire Clearance50c

    ColorEarl Grey

    Fork

    Canyon FK0087 CF Disc

    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

    Bottom Bracket

    Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Weight: 83 g

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Stem

    Canyon V13

    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

    Handlebar

    Canyon HB0063 Ergo AL

    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

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Steel, On certain models, this saddle may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent Selle Italia model., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Grizl CF SL 8 (Model #2850)

    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

    Seatpost

    Canyon SP0057 VCLS

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

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

    Pedals

    None included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810 GS

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on

    Crank

    Shimano RX600, On certain models, this crankset may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent FSA crankset., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl 7 1X (Model #3236), Grizl 7 Suspension (Model #2710), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Inflight CF SL 6 (Model #3020), Grail 6 (Model #3092), Grail 7 (Model #3093), Grail CF SL 7 (Model #3095)

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

    Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX RX600, 2s | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

    Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed

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

    Cassette

    Shimano HG700 11-34 11s

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

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

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG601 11s

    Shimano HG601, 11 speed

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

    Brakes

    Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

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

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX RX600, 2s | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss Gravel LN | WH DT GR LN CLA27.5 12X142 25 CL S11

    Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve; Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel, black

    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

    Maxxis Rambler 45 mm

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

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

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70

    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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