2025 Liv Devote Advanced vs 2027 Trek Checkmate SLR
The S is the Trek Checkmate SLR size closest to your S Liv Devote Advanced. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Checkmate SLR
Compared with the Liv Devote Advanced in S, the Trek Checkmate SLR in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Liv Devote Advanced is drawn. The Trek Checkmate SLR numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Liv Devote Advanced S | Trek Checkmate SLR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 385 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 544 | 540 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.3° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 426 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1019 | 1011 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 708 | 747 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 414 | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 106 | −4 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 540 |
Differences are the Trek Checkmate SLR minus the Liv Devote Advanced. Full charts: 2025 Liv Devote Advanced, 2027 Trek Checkmate SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Liv Devote AdvancedTrek Checkmate SLR
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 | Liv Devote AdvancedAdvanced 0 | Trek Checkmate SLRSLR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Liv Devote | not listed |
| Fork | Liv fork | Trek Checkmate SLR |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 RX | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG710 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant CXR 2 Carbon | not listed |
| Tire | Cadex GX | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano Rotor | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Liv Approach | not listed |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |
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