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2020 Specialized Diverge E5 vs 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR

The 56 is the Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 56.0 Specialized Diverge 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 E5 in 56.0, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 56 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Diverge E5 (56.0)The Specialized Diverge E5 frame drawn to scale.J 1014

Only the Specialized Diverge E5 is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge E5 56.0Trek Checkpoint ALR 56Difference
Reach384mm387+3 mm
Stack598mm586−12 mm
Head tube angle72.5°72.2°−0.3°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Chainstay length424mm425+1 mm
Wheelbase1014mm1020+6 mm
BB drop85mm76−9 mm
BB height265mmnot listed
Standover783mm808+25 mm
Seat tube length500mm560+60 mm
Fork length390mmnot listed
Head tube length163mm145−18 mm
Effective top tubenot listed566

Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR minus the Specialized Diverge E5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Diverge E5, 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Diverge E5Trek Checkpoint ALR

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 E5E5Trek Checkpoint ALRALR 4
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano GRX RX400
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano GRX RX400
ChainKMC X8KMC X10
CranksetShimano Claris R200Shimano GRX RX600
PedalsSpecialized Removenot listed
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportBontrager TLR Disc Aluminum
TireSpecialized RoadsportBontrager GR1 Comp
BrakeTektro MiraShimano GRX
SaddleSpecialized Power SportBontrager P3 Verse
Framenot listedTrek Alpha
Forknot listedTrek Checkpoint
Cassettenot listedShimano Tiagra HG-500
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano RS500
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF
Stemnot listedNiner Alloy
Seatpostnot listedBontrager Approved

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