2026 Liv Devote Advanced Pro vs 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR
The ML is the Trek Checkmate SLR size closest to your L Liv Devote Advanced Pro. 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 Pro in L, the Trek Checkmate SLR in ML places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Liv Devote Advanced Pro, LTrek Checkmate SLR, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Liv Devote Advanced Pro L | Trek Checkmate SLR ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 399 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 584 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0 | 71.7 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 570 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 426 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043 | 1035 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 816 | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 500 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 150 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkmate SLR minus the Liv Devote Advanced Pro. Full charts: 2026 Liv Devote Advanced Pro, 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Liv Devote Advanced ProTrek 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 Advanced ProAdvanced Pro | Trek Checkmate SLRSLR 7 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Liv Devote | Trek Checkmate |
| Fork | Liv Advanced SL Composite OverDrive | Trek Checkpoint SLR |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM D2 Force |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 |
| Cassette | SRAM Force | SRAM XG-1271 |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 AXS | SRAM 1 D2 Force AXS |
| Wheelset | Giant CXR 1 | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V |
| Tire | Cadex GX | Bontrager Girona RSL GR |
| Brake | SRAM Force E1 | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XR D-Fuse | Trek Aero RSL |
| Stem | Giant Contact AeroLight | Trek Aero RSL |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR composite | aero |
| Saddle | Liv Grit SL | 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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