2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite vs 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL
The 56 is the Trek Checkpoint AL size closest to your 56 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite. 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 Men's E5 Elite in 56, the Trek Checkpoint AL in 56 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint AL numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite 56 | Trek Checkpoint AL 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384mm | 380 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 590 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.2° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 561mm | 560 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 424mm | 430 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014mm | 1021 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 76 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 279 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 783mm | 794 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 525 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 163mm | 150 | −13 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint AL minus the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite, 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's E5 EliteTrek 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 Men's E5 EliteMen's E5 Elite | Trek Checkpoint ALAL 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | Shimano Sora |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Tektro Mira | Tektro C550 Spyre |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha 200 |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Checkpoint |
| 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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