2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano vs 2027 Trek Checkmate SLR
The ML is the Trek Checkmate SLR size closest to your 56 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano. 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 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano in 56, the Trek Checkmate SLR in ML places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano is drawn. The Trek Checkmate SLR numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano 56 | Trek Checkmate SLR ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 399 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 578 | 584 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.7° | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 566 | 570 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 426 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1039 | 1035 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 80 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 803 | 816 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 497 | 500 | +3 mm |
| Fork length | 401 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 142 | 150 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkmate SLR minus the Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano, 2027 Trek Checkmate SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoTrek 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 | Specialized Crux 5 Sport ShimanoSport - Shimano GRX 800 | Trek Checkmate SLRSLR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux 5 | not listed |
| Fork | S Works FACT | Trek Checkmate SLR |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-RX822-GS GRX | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Tire | Pathfinder | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | not listed |
| Stem | Roval Rapide | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | S Works Tarmac SL8 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |
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