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2020 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2019 Specialized Crux

The 58 is the Specialized Crux size closest to your 58 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 58, the Specialized Crux in 58 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.2°
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 58 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint SL 58Specialized Crux 58Difference
Reach391395mm+4 mm
Stack609597mm−12 mm
Head tube angle72.3°72.5°+0.2°
Effective top tube577578mm+1 mm
Chainstay length425425mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10321034mm+2 mm
BB drop7467mm−7 mm
Standover817840.5mm+24 mm
Seat tube length580570mm−10 mm
Head tube length171170mm−1 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73°
BB heightnot listed285.5mm
Fork lengthnot listed400mm

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

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 SLSL 5Specialized CruxS-Works
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkTrek Checkpointnot listed
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 shift
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano XTR M9050 Di2
CassetteShimano HG700Shimano Ultegra
ChainShimano HG600Shimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano 105Specialized S-Works Power
Bottom bracketTrek BB90not listed
PedalsTrek Notnot listed
TireBontrager GR1 Team IssueSpecialized Tracer Pro
BrakeShimano 105 R7070Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarBontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CFnot listed
SeatpostBontrager Tuned seatmast capnot listed
SaddleBontrager MontroseSpecialized S-Works Phenom
Chainringnot listedPraxis Wave Tech
Wheelsetnot listedRoval CLX 50

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