2019 Trek Checkpoint SL Frameset vs 2019 Specialized Crux
The Specialized Crux size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL Frameset in 54, the Specialized Crux in 56 places the top of the head tube 15 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
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint SL Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SL Frameset 54 | Specialized Crux 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 388mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 567 | 582mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 72° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 551 | 563mm | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1026mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 69mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 824.5mm | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 550mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 126 | 155mm | +29 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.25° | |
| BB height | not listed | 283.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Trek Checkpoint SL Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Checkpoint SL Frameset, 2019 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SL FramesetSpecialized 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 SL FramesetSL Frameset | Specialized CruxS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Wave Tech |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 50 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized S-Works Phenom |
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