2026 Liv Devote vs 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR
The S is the Trek Checkmate SLR size closest to your S Liv Devote. 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 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 13 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
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Liv Devote, STrek Checkmate SLR, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Liv Devote 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 | 73.9 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 540 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 426 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024 | 1011 | −13 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 |
Differences are the Trek Checkmate SLR minus the Liv Devote. Full charts: 2026 Liv Devote, 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Liv DevoteTrek 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 Devote2 | Trek Checkmate SLRSLR 7 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Liv Devote | Trek Checkmate |
| Fork | Liv Advanced Composite OverDrive | Trek Checkpoint SLR |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES | SRAM D2 Force |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG300, 11x36 | SRAM XG-1271 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6030 | SRAM 1 D2 Force AXS |
| Wheelset | Giant S-X2 Disc | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V |
| Tire | Giant Crosscut AT 2 | Bontrager Girona RSL GR |
| Brake | Shimano BR-RS305 | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse | Trek Aero RSL |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Trek Aero RSL |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | aero |
| Saddle | Liv Grit | Bontrager Aeolus P2 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force 1 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Headset | not listed | Trek RCS Race |
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