2019 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 vs 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR
The 61 is the Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 61 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 ALR
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 in 61, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 61 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 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 61 | Trek Checkpoint ALR 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397mm | 397 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 647mm | 638 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.8° | 72.6° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 589mm | 592 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 424mm | 425 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1039mm | 1044 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 74 | −11 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 837mm | 858 | +21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 555mm | 610 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 213mm | 200 | −13 mm |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR minus the Specialized Diverge Men's E5. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Men's E5, 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's E5Trek 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 E5Men's E5 | Trek Checkpoint ALRALR 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Bontrager TLR Disc Aluminum |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | 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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