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2023 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 Frameset vs 2025 Cervélo Áspero

The Cervélo Áspero size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead

What changes on the Cervélo Áspero

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 Frameset in 54, the Cervélo Áspero in 54 places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−21 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−17 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−29 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−13 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 Frameset 54Cervélo Áspero 54Difference
Reach403386−17 mm
Stack571550−21 mm
Head tube angle71.8°71.6−0.2°
Effective top tube570552−18 mm
Chainstay length435422.5−13 mm
Wheelbase10411012−29 mm
BB drop7680+4 mm
Standover789779−10 mm
Seat tube length540not listed
Head tube length125122−3 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.1

Differences are the Cervélo Áspero minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 Frameset, 2025 Cervélo Áspero.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 FramesetCervélo Áspero

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 Gen 2 FramesetALR Gen 2 FramesetCervélo ÁsperoApex
FrameTrek Alphanot listed
ForkTrek Checkpointnot listed
Cassettenot listedSRAM Apex
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Apex
Wheelsetnot listedVision Team 30
Handlebarnot listedStandard
Seatpostnot listedStandard

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