2019 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2019 Specialized Crux
The 54 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 54 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 Specialized Crux
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL in 54, the Specialized Crux in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- 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 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SL 54 | Specialized Crux 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 382mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 567 | 566mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 71.5° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 551 | 550mm | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1020mm | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 69mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 808.5mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 530mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 126 | 140mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5° | |
| BB height | not listed | 283.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Trek Checkpoint SL. Full charts: 2019 Trek Checkpoint SL, 2019 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SLSpecialized 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 SLSL 5 | Specialized CruxS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 FD-5801, Shimano 105 | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG800 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano HG600 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Tuned seatmast cap | 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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