2018 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp vs 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL

What changes on the Trek Checkpoint AL

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Comp in 52, the Trek Checkpoint AL in 61 places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+63 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+19 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+28 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+1.6°

Steeper: sharper steering

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 61 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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.