MSRP | ($1,592) | $2,199 | $1,999 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 22.5 lbs | 22.4 lbs | 21.0 lbs |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 650b / 700c |
Clearance | 45c | ||
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 | GRX 800, GRX 600 | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 1 × 11 |
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Summary | The CUBE NUROAD EX, Trek Checkpoint ALR 5, and Canyon Grail 7 1by are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Checkpoint ALR 5 has better components and a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Grail 7 1by has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Aluminium 6061 T6 Superlite, Gravel Comfort Geometry, Flat Mount Disc, Fender & Rack Option, 12x142mm, AXH Color: Flashstone’n’orange | 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 Color: Flashstone’n’orange | Canyon Grail AL Disc, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 1480 g (M) Color: Flashstone’n’orange |
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Fork | CUBE Nuroad Flat Mount Disc, Full Carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/4" Tapered, Fender & Lowrider Mounts, 12x100mm | Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle | Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano RS500, 86 mm, PressFit | 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 | |
Headset | VP Z-t, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/4" | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom | |
Stem | CUBE Performance Stem SL, 31.8mm | 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 | 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". |
Handlebar | CUBE Gravel Race Bar | 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 | Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm |
Saddle | Natural Fit Venec | Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width | Fizik Argo Tempo R5, Endurance saddle with pressure-relieving short-nose design. With compliant carbon-reinforced nylon shell & robust s-alloy rails. |
Seatpost | CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm | Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length | Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS |
Pedals | None included |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX812, Direct Mount, 11-Speed | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog | Shimano GRX RX812 GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on | ||
Crank | Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 40T | 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 | Shimano GRX RX600 40T, Gravel-specific 1-by crankset with optimum gearing for mixed terrain and riding styles. Chainring size: 40 teeth. Crank arm length: 172.5 mm. |
Shifters | Shimano GRX ST-RX600 | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc | Shimano GRX RX600 11s | Shimano GRX RX600, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
Cassette | Shimano CS-M5100, 11-42T | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed | Shimano SLX M7000 11-42 11s |
Chain | Shimano CN-HG601-11 | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed | Shimano HG601 11-speed |
Brakes | Shimano GRX BR-RX400, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160) | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX600 11s | Shimano GRX RX600, Left-hand lever without shifter, specially designed for 1-by drivetrains. With anti-slip brake lever for more security on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. |
Rims | CUBE GR 2.3, 622x23C | Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17 mm width, Presta valve | 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 |
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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 | WTB Riddler, TCS Light Rolling Fast, Kevlar, 45-622 | Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40 c | Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm | Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock |