Bike Comparison
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| MSRP | $4,200 | $3,399 | $3,299 |
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| Where to Buy | $3,499 17% off At Specialized | $3,399 At Trek | $2,799 15% off At Canyon |
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs | 21.4 lbs | 20.5 lbs |
| Spec Level | |||
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 650b / 700c |
| Clearance | 2.1" | 45c | 50c |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | Rival | GRX 800, GRX 600 | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | specialized.com | trekbikes.com | canyon.com |
| Summary | The Specialized Crux Comp, Trek Checkpoint SL 5, and Canyon Grizl CF SL 7 eTap are all carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Checkpoint SL 5 has better components and a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Grizl CF SL 7 eTap has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels. | ||
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Crux Comp
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| Frame | Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.1" Colors: Gloss Dove Grey / Metallic Navy; Satin Forest Green / Metallic Deep Lake | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Satin Mercury / Satin Carbon Smoke; Radioactive Red / Nautical Navy | Canyon Grizl CF SL, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 50 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 1.04 kg BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 50c Colors: Sencha Burst; Curry Powder |
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| Fork | FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle | Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Material: Carbon (CF) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing | SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 65 g |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy, 30mm | 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 | Canyon ST0035, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare | 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 | Canyon HB0063, Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 440 mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width | Fizik Argo Terra X5, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 271 g |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset Type: Rigid | Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length Type: Rigid | Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 13 mm / 25 mm, Technology: VCLS 2.0 | Fliphead, Weight: 220 g Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1, long cage | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on | ||
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1x, 40T | 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 | SRAM Rival D1 Wide, 40T, Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival | Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SunRace, 11-speed, 11-42t | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44T, Number of sprockets: 12 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed | Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed | SRAM Rival D1 12s |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount Type: Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve | DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 946 g | DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 1.08 kg |
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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: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38 | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm | Schwalbe G-One Bite 45mm, Width: 45mm, Weight: 540 g |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm | SRAM Centerline Rounded, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 151 g |