Compare: 2020 Giant ToughRoad SLR GX 1

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	ToughRoad SLR GX 12020 Giant	Recommended Checkpoint ALR 42025 Trek

MSRP	$1,270	$1,799
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$1,799 At Trek $1,799 At Biloxi Bicycle Works
Category	Gravel	Gravel
Weight		21.6 lbs
	3.0	3.0
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Mechanical Disc
Groupset	Sora, FSA	Apex
Drivetrain	2 × 9	1 × 11
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Giant ToughRoad SLR GX 1 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2020 ToughRoad SLR GX 1

2025 Checkpoint ALR 4

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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)

38 mph

2020 ToughRoad SLR GX 1

31 mph

2025 Checkpoint ALR 4

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	ToughRoad SLR GX 12020 Giant	Checkpoint ALR 42025 Trek

Frame	ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc Color: Navy Blue	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 Color: Navy Blue
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc	Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Shock	N/A
Bottom Bracket	FSA MegaExo	SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Stem	Giant Contact, 8-degree	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
Handlebar	Giant Contact XR D-Fuse, 31.8 5° back sweep, flare drop	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
Saddle	Giant Contact (neutral)	Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, alloy	Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
Pedals	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Sora	SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 42T max cog
Front Derailleur	Shimano Sora
Crank	FSA Omega Adventure, 32/48	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
Shifters	Shimano Sora	SRAM Apex, 11 speed
Cassette	Shimano CH-HG201, 11x34	SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed
Chain	KMC X9 with Missing Link	SRAM PC-1130, 11 speed
Brakes	Giant Conduct, hydraulic disc	Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount
Brake Levers	Shimano Sora

Wheels

Rims	Giant S-X2 wheelset	Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	Giant S-X2 wheelset	14g stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Giant S-X2 wheelset	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Giant S-X2 wheelset	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Tires	Giant Crosscut, 700x42, anti-puncture	Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm
Disc Rotors		Tektro, centerlock, 160mm

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