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2017 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW vs 2019 Trek Checkpoint ALR

The 54 is the Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge Elite DSW. 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 Elite DSW 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 Elite DSW (54)The Specialized Diverge Elite DSW frame drawn to scale.J 1001

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Elite DSW 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
Standover766mm789+23 mm
Seat tube length466mm540+74 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length140mm126−14 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Elite DSWTrek 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 Elite DSWElite DSWTrek Checkpoint ALRALR 4
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano RS405
DerailleurShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
ChainKMC X-10KMC X10
CranksetPraxis Alba 2DShimano Tiagra
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportBontrager GR1 Comp
BrakeTektro SpyreShimano RS505
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportBontrager Montrose
Framenot listedTrek Alpha
Forknot listedTrek Checkpoint
Handlebarnot listedBontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Approved

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