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2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR 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 SLR 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 SLR numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint SLR 54Specialized Crux Comp 61Difference
Reach403415mm+12 mm
Stack571621mm+50 mm
Head tube angle71.8°72.5°+0.7°
Effective top tube570not listed
Chainstay length435425mm−10 mm
Wheelbase10411059mm+18 mm
BB drop7672mm−4 mm
Standover789866mm+77 mm
Seat tube length540606mm+66 mm
Head tube length125190mm+65 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5°
BB heightnot listed286mm
Fork lengthnot listed401mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp minus the Trek Checkpoint SLR. Full charts: 2022 Trek Checkpoint SLR, 2023 Specialized Crux Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint SLRSpecialized Crux Comp

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 SLRSLR 6 AXSSpecialized Crux CompComp
FrameTrek OCLVSpecialized CruX FACT
ForkTrek CheckpointSpecialized FACT 12R Carbon
DerailleurSRAM Rival eTAP AXSSRAM Rival 1
WheelsetBontrager Aeolus Pro 3VDT Swiss G540
TireBontrager GR1 Team IssueSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
BrakeSRAM RivalSRAM Rival
Shifternot listedSRAM Rival
Chainnot listedKMC X11 Extra
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Rival
Chainringnot listedSRAM Rival 1x
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Adventure Gear
Seatpostnot listedRoval Terra
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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