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2022 Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon vs 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR

The 56 is the Trek Checkpoint ALR size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon. 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 Pro Carbon in 52, the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 56 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.7°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2022 Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon (52)The Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon frame drawn to scale.J 1026

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Diverge Pro Carbon 52Trek Checkpoint ALR 56Difference
Reach383mm387+4 mm
Stack577mm586+9 mm
Head tube angle70.5°72.2°+1.7°
Seat tube angle73.75°not listed
Chainstay length425mm425±0 mm
Wheelbase1026mm1020−6 mm
BB drop80mm76−4 mm
BB height270mmnot listed
Standover725mm808+83 mm
Seat tube length430mm560+130 mm
Fork length389mmnot listed
Head tube length104mm145+41 mm
Effective top tubenot listed566

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

Where each sits in its class

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

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