2026 Liv Devote Advanced vs 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR
The Trek Checkmate SLR size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Trek Checkmate SLR
Compared with the Liv Devote Advanced in S, the Trek Checkmate SLR in L places the top of the head tube 64 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +64 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +26 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Liv Devote Advanced, STrek Checkmate SLR, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Liv Devote Advanced S | Trek Checkmate SLR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 404 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 544 | 608 | +64 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.6 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 581 | +46 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 426 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1019 | 1045 | +26 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 708 | 851 | +143 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 537 | +117 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 174 | +64 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkmate SLR minus the Liv Devote Advanced. Full charts: 2026 Liv Devote Advanced, 2025 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 7 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Liv Devote | Trek Checkmate |
| Fork | Liv Advanced Composite OverDrive | Trek Checkpoint SLR |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 820 | SRAM D2 Force |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 RX | SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG710 | SRAM XG-1271 |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM 1 D2 Force AXS |
| Wheelset | Giant CXR 2 | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V |
| Tire | Giant Crosscut Grip | Bontrager Girona RSL GR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Rotor | Shimano RT 70 | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse | Trek Aero RSL |
| Stem | Giant Contact AeroLight | Trek Aero RSL |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse composite | aero |
| Saddle | Liv Grit | Bontrager Aeolus P2 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force 1 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Headset | not listed | Trek RCS Race |
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