2019 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5
The 49 is the Specialized Diverge Base E5 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 Specialized Diverge Base E5
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL in 49, the Specialized Diverge Base E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 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 | Specialized Diverge Base E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 365mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 532 | 545mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.4° | 70° | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 432mm | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 1017mm | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 80mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 723 | 703mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 390mm | −100 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 125mm | +35 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 390mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Base E5 minus the Trek Checkpoint SL. Full charts: 2019 Trek Checkpoint SL, 2021 Specialized Diverge Base E5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SLSpecialized Diverge Base E5
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 Diverge Base E5Base E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized Diverge E5 |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 FD-5801, Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG600 | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | Specialized Roadsport, Specialized Pathfinder Sport |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 | Tektro Mira |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Tuned seatmast cap | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Future |
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