2018 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp vs 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL
The 56 is the Trek Checkpoint AL size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 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 AL
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp in 54, the Trek Checkpoint AL in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint AL numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp 54 | Trek Checkpoint AL 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373mm | 380 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 590 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 72.2° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 560 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 430 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994mm | 1021 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 76 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 279 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 752mm | 794 | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 525 | +52 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 150 | +60 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint AL minus the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp, 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Women's E5 CompTrek Checkpoint AL
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 Diverge Women's E5 CompWomen's E5 Comp | Trek Checkpoint ALAL 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Diverge | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | Shimano Sora |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Tektro C550 Spyre |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha 200 |
| Pedals | not listed | Trek Not |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Affinity |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Comp VR-C |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
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