2019 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon
The 51 is the Salsa Warbird Carbon size closest to your 49 Trek Checkpoint SL. 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 Salsa Warbird Carbon
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL in 49, the Salsa Warbird Carbon in 51 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint SL numbers we have for size 49 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SL 49 | Salsa Warbird Carbon 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 368.6 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 532 | 527.7 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.4° | 70 | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 515 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 1007.4 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 70 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 723 | 716.2 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 455 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 100 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.5 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 405 |
Differences are the Salsa Warbird Carbon minus the Trek Checkpoint SL. Full charts: 2019 Trek Checkpoint SL, 2018 Salsa Warbird Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SLSalsa Warbird Carbon
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 SLSL 5 | Salsa Warbird Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 FD-5801, Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG600 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Tuned seatmast cap | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose | not listed |
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