2025 Trek Checkmate SLR vs 2026 Liv Devote Advanced
The M is the Liv Devote Advanced size closest to your M Trek Checkmate SLR. 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 Liv Devote Advanced
Compared with the Trek Checkmate SLR in M, the Liv Devote Advanced in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Checkmate SLR, MLiv Devote Advanced, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkmate SLR M | Liv Devote Advanced M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 386 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 574 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.0 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 74.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 545 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 425 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022 | 1026 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 782 | 748 | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 465 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 126 | 140 | +14 mm |
Differences are the Liv Devote Advanced minus the Trek Checkmate SLR. Full charts: 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR, 2026 Liv Devote Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkmate SLRLiv Devote Advanced
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 | Trek Checkmate SLRSLR 7 AXS | Liv Devote AdvancedAdvanced 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Checkmate | Liv Devote |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint SLR | Liv Advanced Composite OverDrive |
| Shifter | SRAM D2 Force | Shimano GRX RX820 820 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 | Shimano GRX RX820 RX |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1271 | Shimano HG710 |
| Chain | SRAM Force | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | SRAM 1 D2 Force AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Chainring | SRAM Force 1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V | Giant CXR 2 |
| Tire | Bontrager Girona RSL GR | Giant Crosscut Grip |
| Brake | SRAM CentreLine X | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | SRAM CentreLine X | Shimano RT 70 |
| Handlebar | Trek Aero RSL | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse |
| Stem | Trek Aero RSL | Giant Contact AeroLight |
| Headset | Trek RCS Race | not listed |
| Seatpost | aero | Giant D-Fuse composite |
| Saddle | Bontrager Aeolus P2 | Liv Grit |
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