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2022 Specialized Diverge vs 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR

The 58 is the Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 56 Specialized Diverge. 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 in 56, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−10 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2022 Specialized Diverge (56)The Specialized Diverge frame drawn to scale.J 1042

Only the Specialized Diverge is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge 56Trek Checkpoint ALR 58Difference
Reach401mm391−10 mm
Stack610mm609−1 mm
Head tube angle71.75°72.3°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1042mm1032−10 mm
BB drop80mm74−6 mm
BB height270mmnot listed
Standover779mm829+50 mm
Seat tube length500mm580+80 mm
Fork length389mmnot listed
Head tube length133mm171+38 mm
Effective top tubenot listed577

Differences are the Trek Checkpoint ALR minus the Specialized Diverge. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Diverge, 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized DivergeTrek 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 DivergeS-WorksTrek Checkpoint ALRALR 4
FrameSpecialized S-Works Diverge FACTTrek Alpha
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 2.0Trek Checkpoint
ShifterSRAM Red eTap AXSShimano GRX RX400
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle AXSShimano GRX RX400
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleShimano Tiagra HG-500
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleKMC X10
CranksetSRAM Red 1 AXSShimano GRX RX600
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano RS500
WheelsetRoval Terra CLXBontrager TLR Disc Aluminum
TireSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BRBontrager GR1 Comp
BrakeSRAM Red eTap AXSShimano GRX
HandlebarRoval TerraBontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF
StemSpecialized S-Works FutureNiner Alloy
SeatpostRoval TerraBontrager Approved
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerBontrager P3 Verse

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