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2020 Trek Checkpoint SL vs 2019 Specialized Crux

The Specialized Crux size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Crux

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SL in 54, the Specialized Crux in 49 places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−27 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.3°
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 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint SL 54Specialized Crux 49Difference
Reach383369mm−14 mm
Stack567540mm−27 mm
Head tube angle71.8°70.5°−1.3°
Effective top tube551509mm−42 mm
Chainstay length425425mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10141007mm−7 mm
BB drop7671mm−5 mm
Standover775781.5mm+7 mm
Seat tube length540490mm−50 mm
Head tube length126115mm−11 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed75.5°
BB heightnot listed281.5mm
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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