2019 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite vs 2021 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 Men's E5 Elite in 54, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 61 places the top of the head tube 61 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +61 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 61 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite 54 | Trek Checkpoint ALR 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 397 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 577mm | 638 | +61 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 72.6° | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 592 | +43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 424mm | 425 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007mm | 1044 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 74 | −11 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 761mm | 858 | +97 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 610 | +137 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 200 | +57 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR minus the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 Elite, 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's E5 EliteTrek Checkpoint ALR
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 ALRALR 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Bontrager TLR Disc Aluminum |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Bontrager GR1 Comp |
| Brake | Tektro Mira | Shimano GRX |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Bontrager P3 Verse |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Checkpoint |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra HG-500 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano RS500 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF |
| Stem | not listed | Niner Alloy |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
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