2019 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Elite vs 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR

What changes on the Trek Checkpoint ALR

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Elite in 52, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 49 places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−28 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+1 mm

About the same reach

Wheelbase

−12 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.4°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

+3 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

Only the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Elite is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 49 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR minus the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Elite. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 Elite, 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Women'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.