2025 Cervélo Áspero vs 2023 Trek Checkpoint SL
The Trek Checkpoint SL size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Trek Checkpoint SL
Compared with the Cervélo Áspero in 54, the Trek Checkpoint SL in 49 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +13 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cervélo Áspero, 54Trek Checkpoint SL, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Áspero 54 | Trek Checkpoint SL 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 393 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 538 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.6 | 71.2 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74.1 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 552 | 541 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422.5 | 435 | +13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1025 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | not listed | |
| Standover | 779 | 735 | −44 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | not listed |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint SL minus the Cervélo Áspero. Full charts: 2025 Cervélo Áspero, 2023 Trek Checkpoint SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo ÁsperoTrek Checkpoint SL
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cervélo ÁsperoApex | Trek Checkpoint SLSL 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | Shimano HG700-11 105 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Wheelset | Vision Team 30 | Bontrager Paradigm SL |
| Handlebar | Standard | Bontrager Elite Gravel |
| Seatpost | Standard | Bontrager Carbon |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Checkpoint SL |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Checkpoint SL |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX RX810, Shimano GRX RX810 Long Cage |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG601 105 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Praxis T47 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Paradigm SL |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT70 |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Elite |
| Bar tape | not listed | Bontrager Supertack Performance |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Integrated |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager P3 Verse |
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