2022 Specialized Diverge vs 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR
The Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Trek Checkpoint ALR
Compared with the Specialized Diverge in 54, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 61 places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +46 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Diverge is drawn. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 61 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge 54 | Trek Checkpoint ALR 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 397 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 638 | +46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 72.6° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032mm | 1044 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 74 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 754mm | 858 | +104 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 610 | +140 mm |
| Fork length | 389mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 116mm | 200 | +84 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 592 |
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
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 DivergeS-Works | Trek Checkpoint ALRALR 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works Diverge FACT | Trek Alpha |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Trek Checkpoint |
| Shifter | SRAM Red eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | Shimano GRX RX400 |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano Tiagra HG-500 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM Red 1 AXS | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano RS500 |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CLX | Bontrager TLR Disc Aluminum |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Bontrager GR1 Comp |
| Brake | SRAM Red eTap AXS | Shimano GRX |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra | Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF |
| Stem | Specialized S-Works Future | Niner Alloy |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Bontrager Approved |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Bontrager P3 Verse |
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