2018 Salsa Warbird vs 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL
The 52 is the Trek Checkpoint AL size closest to your 55 Salsa Warbird. 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 Checkpoint AL
Compared with the Salsa Warbird in 55, the Trek Checkpoint AL in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Salsa Warbird is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint AL numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Warbird 55 | Trek Checkpoint AL 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376.6 | 376 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 567.3 | 561 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.7° | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 537 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024.7 | 1011 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 78 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 771.6 | 755 | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 475 | −45 mm |
| Fork length | 405 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 120 | −20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 277 |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint AL minus the Salsa Warbird. Full charts: 2018 Salsa Warbird, 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa WarbirdTrek Checkpoint AL
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 | Salsa Warbird | Trek Checkpoint ALAL 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha 200 |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Pedals | not listed | Trek Not |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Affinity |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro C550 Spyre |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Comp VR-C |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Arvada |
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