2020 Specialized Diverge Elite E5 vs 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR
The 52 is the Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 48.0 Specialized Diverge Elite 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 Elite E5 in 48.0, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 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 Elite E5 is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Elite E5 48.0 | Trek Checkpoint ALR 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 379 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 554mm | 549 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8° | 71.6° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 422mm | 425 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1005 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 78 | −7 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 712mm | 770 | +58 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 520 | +115 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 107 | −18 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 536 |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR minus the Specialized Diverge Elite E5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Diverge Elite E5, 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Elite 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 Elite E5Elite E5 | Trek Checkpoint ALRALR 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Bontrager TLR Disc Aluminum |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | Bontrager GR1 Comp |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano GRX |
| Saddle | Specialized Power 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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