2027 Trek Checkmate SLR vs 2026 Liv Devote Advanced
The Liv Devote Advanced size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Liv Devote Advanced
Compared with the Trek Checkmate SLR in M, the Liv Devote Advanced in L places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkmate SLR numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkmate SLR M | Liv Devote Advanced L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 391 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 593 | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.0 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 555 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 430 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022 | 1043 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 782 | 779 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 455 | 500 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 126 | 160 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.5 |
Differences are the Liv Devote Advanced minus the Trek Checkmate SLR. Full charts: 2027 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 | Liv Devote AdvancedAdvanced 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Trek Checkmate SLR | Liv Advanced Composite OverDrive |
| Headset | Bontrager Expander Plug | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Liv Devote |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 820 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 RX |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG710 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant CXR 2 |
| Tire | not listed | Giant Crosscut Grip |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT 70 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact AeroLight |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse composite |
| Saddle | not listed | Liv Grit |
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