2020 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2019 Specialized Crux
The 49 is the Specialized Crux 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 Crux
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL in 49, the Specialized Crux in 49 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher 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
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- 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 49 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SL 49 | Specialized Crux 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 369mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 532 | 540mm | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.4° | 70.5° | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 509mm | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 1007mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 71mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 723 | 781.5mm | +59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 490mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 115mm | +25 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.5° | |
| BB height | not listed | 281.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Trek Checkpoint SL. Full charts: 2020 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 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano XTR M9050 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG700 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano HG600 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Specialized S-Works Power |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Pedals | Trek Not | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite 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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