MSRP | $2,699 | $3,299 | $2,899 |
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Where to Buy | $2,699 10% off At Bikes Online | — $1 At | |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 1.6 lbs (frame) | 20.5 lbs | 21.5 lbs |
| Aluminum | Carbon | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Carbon | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 650b / 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 50c | ||
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS | Apex XPLR AXS, Apex AXS |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic |
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Summary | The Polygon Bend R9X, Canyon Grizl CF SL 7 eTap, and Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 AXS are all gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Bend R9X has carbon 700c carbon wheels and better components, the Grizl CF SL 7 eTap has a carbon frame and 650b / 700c aluminum wheels, and the Checkpoint ALR 5 AXS has 700c aluminum wheels. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | ALX Gravel Frame, Internal Cable Routing, BB86 Press Fit BB, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit | Canyon Grizl CF SL, Light robust carbon frame with Gravel Pro geometry, 50 mm tyre clearance, and extended wheelbase for extra off-road stability., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 50 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 2.28 lbs BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit | BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | Polygon Full Carbon Fork, Rigid, 12x100mm 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) | Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit | SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.14 lbs | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
Stem | Entity Expert, 45mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp, 7-Degree | 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 | 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 | Entity Expert, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, 125mm Rise, 16 Degree Flare, 420mm Width (S-M) 440mm Width (L-XL) | Canyon HB0063, Robust aluminium handlebar with flared drops for enhanced off-road control., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 440 mm | 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 | Entity STEEL ø 7mm | Fizik Argo Terra X5, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.60 lbs | Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR, 75mm | Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF, Shock-absorbing carbon comfort seatpost delivering 20 mm of vertical travel in a lightweight package., Material: Carbon, Setback: 13 mm / 25 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g | Easton EA70 AX, 27.2mm, 0mm offset, 50mm travel |
Pedals | None included |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 12-Speed | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, Weight: 0.75 lbs | SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
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Crank | SRAM Rival 1, Wide, 40T, S-M: 165mm, L-XL: 170mm | SRAM Rival D1 Wide, 40T, Number of chainrings: 1 | 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 | SRAM Rival ETAP AXS, 12-Speed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, Weight: 0.91 lbs | Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, SRAM Apex, 12 speed; Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed |
Cassette | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44T, Number of sprockets: 12 | SRAM PG-1230, 11-44, 12 speed | |
Chain | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Rival D1 12s | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm Paceline Rotor, Rear: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 140mm Paceline Rotor | Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount |
Brake Levers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, Weight: 0.91 lbs |
Rims | Front: Novatec G24 Carbon Rim, 724g, 28mm Depth, 24mm Internal Width, Novatec D791, 12X100mm, 24H, CL Hub, Stainless double butted spokes, Alloy Nipple, Tubeless Tape Installed, Rear: Novatec G24 Carbon Rim, 851g, 28mm Depth, 24mm Internal Width, Novatec D92, 12x142mm 24H CL Hub Stainless Double Butted Spokes, Alloy Nipple, Tubeless Tape Installed | 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: 2.37 lbs | Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
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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 | Front: Vee Tire Co. Rocketman, 700x44C, 622x44, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Vee Tire C. Rocketman, 700x44C, 622x44, Tubeless Ready | Schwalbe G-One Bite 45mm, Width: 45mm, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Rounded, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.33 lbs | SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |