2019 Trek Checkpoint ALR vs 2019 Specialized Crux
The 61 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 61 Trek Checkpoint ALR. 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 Specialized Crux
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 61, the Specialized Crux in 61 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 61 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint ALR 61 | Specialized Crux 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 402mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 618mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.6° | 73° | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 597mm | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044 | 1043mm | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 67mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 858 | 861.5mm | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 610 | 600mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 190mm | −10 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 72.5° | |
| BB height | not listed | 285.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR. Full charts: 2019 Trek Checkpoint ALR, 2019 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint ALRSpecialized Crux
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 Checkpoint ALRALR 4 | Specialized CruxS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS405 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Comp | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Approved | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose | Specialized S-Works Phenom |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Wave Tech |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 50 |
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