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2017 Specialized Diverge A1 vs 2019 Trek Checkpoint ALR

The Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Trek Checkpoint ALR

Compared with the Specialized Diverge A1 in 54, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 58 places the top of the head tube 44 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+44 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+11 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+31 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Diverge A1 (54)The Specialized Diverge A1 frame drawn to scale.J 1001

Only the Specialized Diverge A1 is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge A1 54Trek Checkpoint ALR 58Difference
Reach380mm391+11 mm
Stack565mm609+44 mm
Head tube angle72°72.3°+0.3°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Effective top tube547mm577+30 mm
Chainstay length415mm425+10 mm
Wheelbase1001mm1032+31 mm
BB drop72mm74+2 mm
BB height274mmnot listed
Standover776mm829+53 mm
Seat tube length466mm580+114 mm
Fork length400mmnot listed
Head tube length134mm171+37 mm

Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR minus the Specialized Diverge A1. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Diverge A1, 2019 Trek Checkpoint ALR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge A1Trek Checkpoint ALR

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Diverge A1A1Trek Checkpoint ALRALR 4
ShifterShimano Claris R2400Shimano RS405
DerailleurShimano Claris R2400Shimano Tiagra
ChainKMC Z7KMC X10
CranksetFSA Gossamer ProShimano Tiagra
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sportnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportBontrager GR1 Comp
BrakeTektro MiraShimano RS505
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportBontrager Montrose
Framenot listedTrek Alpha
Forknot listedTrek Checkpoint
Cassettenot listedShimano Tiagra
Handlebarnot listedBontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Approved

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