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2020 Trek Checkpoint AL vs 2022 Specialized Diverge E5

The 44 is the Specialized Diverge E5 size closest to your 44 Trek Checkpoint AL. 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 E5

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint AL in 44, the Specialized Diverge E5 in 44 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.1°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint AL numbers we have for size 44 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint AL 44Specialized Diverge E5 44Difference
Reach368357mm−11 mm
Stack531529mm−2 mm
Head tube angle70.6°69.5°−1.1°
Effective top tube505not listed
Chainstay length430432mm+2 mm
Wheelbase10021008mm+6 mm
BB drop8080mm±0 mm
BB height275270mm−5 mm
Standover685680mm−5 mm
Seat tube length390363mm−27 mm
Head tube length90110mm+20 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74.5°
Fork lengthnot listed390mm

Differences are the Specialized Diverge E5 minus the Trek Checkpoint AL. Full charts: 2020 Trek Checkpoint AL, 2022 Specialized Diverge E5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint ALSpecialized Diverge E5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Checkpoint ALAL 3Specialized Diverge E5E5
FrameTrek Alpha 200Specialized Diverge E5
ForkTrek Checkpointnot listed
ShifterShimano SoraShimano Claris R2000
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano Claris
CassetteShimano Soranot listed
ChainShimano SoraKMC X8
CranksetShimano SoraShimano Claris FC-RS200
PedalsTrek Notnot listed
TireBontrager R1 Hard-Case LiteSpecialized Pathfinder Sport
RimBontrager Affinitynot listed
BrakeTektro C550 SpyreTektro Mira
HandlebarBontrager Comp VR-Cnot listed
SeatpostBontrager Approvednot listed
SaddleBontrager ArvadaSpecialized Bridge Saddle
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized AXIS Elite

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