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2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 vs 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL

The 52 is the Trek Checkpoint AL size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge Men's E5. 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 in 52, the Trek Checkpoint AL in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.7°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+8 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 (52)The Specialized Diverge Men's E5 frame drawn to scale.J 1007

Only the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint AL numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Men's E5 52Trek Checkpoint AL 52Difference
Reach372mm376+4 mm
Stack560mm561+1 mm
Head tube angle71°71.7°+0.7°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Effective top tube532mm537+5 mm
Chainstay length422mm430+8 mm
Wheelbase1007mm1011+4 mm
BB drop85mm78−7 mm
BB height265mm277+12 mm
Standover734mm755+21 mm
Seat tube length440mm475+35 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length130mm120−10 mm

Differences are the Trek Checkpoint AL minus the Specialized Diverge Men's E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5, 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Men's E5Trek Checkpoint AL

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 Men's E5Men's E5Trek Checkpoint ALAL 3
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano Sora
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano Sora
ChainKMC X8Shimano Sora
CranksetShimano RS200Shimano Sora
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sportnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir SportBontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite
BrakeTektro MiraTektro C550 Spyre
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportBontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek Alpha 200
Forknot listedTrek Checkpoint
Cassettenot listedShimano Sora
Pedalsnot listedTrek Not
Rimnot listedBontrager Affinity
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Comp VR-C
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Approved

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