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2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR Frameset vs 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata

The 56 is the Santa Cruz Stigmata size closest to your 56 Trek Checkpoint ALR Frameset. 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 Santa Cruz Stigmata

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR Frameset in 56, the Santa Cruz Stigmata in 56 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
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 ALR Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint ALR Frameset 56Santa Cruz Stigmata 56Difference
Reach387388+1 mm
Stack586596+10 mm
Head tube angle72.2°72−0.2°
Effective top tube566565−1 mm
Chainstay length425425±0 mm
Wheelbase10201025+5 mm
BB drop7672−4 mm
Standover808797−11 mm
Seat tube length560545−15 mm
Head tube length145170+25 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5

Differences are the Santa Cruz Stigmata minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR Frameset, 2023 Santa Cruz Stigmata.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint ALR FramesetSanta Cruz Stigmata

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 ALR FramesetALR FramesetSanta Cruz StigmataGRX
FrameTrek AlphaSanta Cruz Stigmata
ForkTrek CheckpointSanta Cruz Carbon Fork
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX810
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra HG800
Chainnot listedShimano SLX M7000
Cranksetnot listedShimano GRX FC-RX600
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano Ultegra BB
Wheelsetnot listedI9 1/1
Tirenot listedMaxxis Rambler
Handlebarnot listedEaston EA70 AX Road
Stemnot listedEaston EA90
Gripsnot listedVelo Bar Tape
Headsetnot listedCane Creek 40
Seatpostnot listedEaston EC70
Saddlenot listedWTB Silverado

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