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2017 Specialized Diverge Comp vs 2019 Trek Checkpoint ALR

The 54 is the Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge Comp. 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 ALR

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Comp in 54, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

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

Only the Specialized Diverge Comp is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Comp 54Trek Checkpoint ALR 54Difference
Reach380mm383+3 mm
Stack565mm567+2 mm
Head tube angle72°71.8°−0.2°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Effective top tube547mm551+4 mm
Chainstay length415mm425+10 mm
Wheelbase1001mm1014+13 mm
BB drop76mm76±0 mm
BB height271.5mmnot listed
Standover764mm789+25 mm
Seat tube length466mm540+74 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length140mm126−14 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge CompTrek 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 CompCompTrek Checkpoint ALRALR 4
ShifterShimano ST-RS685Shimano RS405
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Tiagra
ChainKMC X-11KMC X10
CranksetPraxis ZayanteShimano Tiagra
WheelsetDT Swiss R460not listed
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pro 2BRBontrager GR1 Comp
BrakeShimano BR-785Shimano RS505
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RBontrager Approved
SaddleSpecialized Phenom CompBontrager Montrose
Framenot listedTrek Alpha
Forknot listedTrek Checkpoint
Handlebarnot listedBontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF

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