2022 Trek Checkpoint ALR vs 2023 Specialized Crux Comp
The Specialized Crux Comp size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux Comp
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 54, the Specialized Crux Comp in 58 places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint ALR 54 | Specialized Crux Comp 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 405mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 571 | 598mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 72.25° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041 | 1045mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 72mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 841mm | +52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 576mm | +36 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 167mm | +42 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5° | |
| BB height | not listed | 286mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 401mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR. Full charts: 2022 Trek Checkpoint ALR, 2023 Specialized Crux Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint ALRSpecialized Crux Comp
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 ALRALR 5 | Specialized Crux CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Specialized FACT 12R Carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810/600 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM Rival |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX | SRAM Rival |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Alloy Seatpost | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse Comp | Specialized Power Sport |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 Extra |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Rival 1x |
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