2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5 vs 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL
The Trek Checkpoint AL size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Trek Checkpoint AL
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Base E5 in 54, the Trek Checkpoint AL in 56 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge Base E5 is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint AL numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Base E5 54 | Trek Checkpoint AL 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 380 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 578mm | 590 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 72.2° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 430 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035mm | 1021 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 76 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | 279 | +9 mm |
| Standover | 763mm | 794 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 525 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 150 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 560 |
Differences are the Trek Checkpoint AL minus the Specialized Diverge Base E5. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5, 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Base E5Trek Checkpoint AL
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 Base E5Base E5 | Trek Checkpoint ALAL 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 | Trek Alpha 200 |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | KMC X8 | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | Shimano Sora |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport, Specialized Pathfinder Sport | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Tektro Mira | Tektro C550 Spyre |
| Stem | Specialized Future | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Bontrager Arvada |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Checkpoint |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Pedals | not listed | Trek Not |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Affinity |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Comp VR-C |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
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