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

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Expert 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 drop76mm74−2 mm
BB height271.5mmnot listed
Standover764mm829+65 mm
Seat tube length466mm580+114 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length140mm171+31 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge ExpertTrek 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 ExpertExpertTrek Checkpoint ALRALR 4
ShifterShimano ST-RS685Shimano RS405
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Tiagra
ChainShimano UltegraKMC X10
CranksetFSA SL-KShimano Tiagra
WheelsetDT Swiss R460not listed
TireSpecialized Roubaix Pro 2BRBontrager GR1 Comp
BrakeShimano BR-785Shimano RS505
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RBontrager Approved
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ExpertBontrager Montrose
Framenot listedTrek Alpha
Forknot listedTrek Checkpoint
Handlebarnot listedBontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF

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