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	Vaya GRX 6002020 Salsa	Recommended Checkpoint ALR 52023 Trek

MSRP	$2,499	$2,499
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$1,999 20% off At Trek $2,499 At Biloxi Bicycle Works See more
Category	Gravel	Gravel
Weight	25.0 lbs	21.5 lbs
	4.6	4.4
Frame	Steel	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Clearance		45c
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	GRX 800, 105	GRX 800, GRX 600
Drivetrain	2 × 11	2 × 11
Brand Site	salsacycles.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Salsa Vaya GRX 600 is a steel frame gravel bike with high-end components and mechanical disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2020 Vaya GRX 600

2023 Checkpoint ALR 5

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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)

36 mph

2020 Vaya GRX 600

36 mph

2023 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

	Vaya GRX 6002020 Salsa	Checkpoint ALR 52023 Trek

Frame	Vaya Triple Butted CroMoly BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Orange	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 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Orange
Fork	Waxwing	Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Shock	n/a
Bottom Bracket	68mm BSA, threaded	Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Headset	Cane Creek 40
Stem	Salsa Guide	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	Salsa Cowbell	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	WTB Volt Comp	Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	27.2 x 350mm	Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
Grips	Salsa Gel Bar Tape

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano RX810	Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog
Front Derailleur	Shimano RX810	Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on
Crank	Shimano RX600-11, 46/30t	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
Shifters	Shimano 105 R7000	Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed
Cassette	Shimano HG700-11 11-34t	Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed
Chain	Shimano HG601-11	Shimano HG601, 11 speed
Brakes	TRP Spyre-C, 160mm	Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

Wheels

Rims	Front: WTB Serra Hub 12 x 100mm, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 700c 32h, Rear: WTB Serra Hub 135mm QR, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 700c 32h	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
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	Teravail Cannonball 700c x 38mm Durable, Tubeless-Ready	Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm
Disc Rotors	51mm standard, (140–160mm)	Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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