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

What changes on the Trek Checkpoint ALR

Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 in 52, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 54 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+7 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+11 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+7 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.8°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

+3 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

Only the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge Women'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.