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2020 Trek Checkpoint AL vs 2022 Specialized Diverge E5

The 56 is the Specialized Diverge E5 size closest to your 58 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 58, the Specialized Diverge E5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
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 58 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint AL 58Specialized Diverge E5 56Difference
Reach382392mm+10 mm
Stack607599mm−8 mm
Head tube angle72.3°71.75°−0.5°
Effective top tube568not listed
Chainstay length430432mm+2 mm
Wheelbase10281046mm+18 mm
BB drop7480mm+6 mm
BB height281270mm−11 mm
Standover816789mm−27 mm
Seat tube length548500mm−48 mm
Head tube length170175mm+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5°
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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