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2024 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 vs 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

The 58 is the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano size closest to your 58 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2. 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 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 in 58, the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano in 58 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2 58Specialized Crux Comp Shimano 58Difference
Reach411405−6 mm
Stack609598−11 mm
Head tube angle72.3°72.25−0.0°
Effective top tube597582−15 mm
Chainstay length435425−10 mm
Wheelbase10581045−13 mm
BB drop7472−2 mm
Standover829not listed
Seat tube length580not listed
Head tube length165167+2 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5

Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2. Full charts: 2024 Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2, 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 2Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

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 2ALR 4 Gen 2Specialized Crux Comp ShimanoComp Shimano GRX
WheelsetBontrager ParadigmDT Swiss G540
TireBontrager Girona ProSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
HandlebarBontrager Elite GravelSpecialized Adventure Gear
Framenot listedSpecialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX820 820
Derailleurnot listedShimano GRX RX822-GS
Cassettenot listedShimano XT
Chainnot listedShimano XT M8100
Cranksetnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano BB
Brakenot listedShimano GRX RX820
Rotornot listedShimano 180mm CenterLock
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Seatpostnot listedRoval Terra Carbon
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport

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