2022 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 2 Frameset 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 SL Gen 2 Frameset in 54, the Specialized Crux Comp in 61 places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +50 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 2 Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 2 Frameset 54 | Specialized Crux Comp 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 415mm | +12 mm |
| Stack | 571 | 621mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 72.5° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041 | 1059mm | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 72mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 866mm | +77 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 606mm | +66 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 190mm | +65 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 SL Gen 2 Frameset. Full charts: 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 2 Frameset, 2023 Specialized Crux Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 2 FramesetSpecialized 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 SL Gen 2 FramesetSL Gen 2 Frameset | Specialized Crux CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Specialized FACT 12R Carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Rival 1x |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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