2024 Trek Checkpoint SLR vs 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano
The Specialized Crux Comp Shimano size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint SLR in 54, the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano in 52 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer 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
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint SLR 54 | Specialized Crux Comp Shimano 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 382 | −21 mm |
| Stack | 571 | 547 | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 71.25 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 539 | −31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041 | 1014 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 74 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 789 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano minus the Trek Checkpoint SLR. Full charts: 2024 Trek Checkpoint SLR, 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint SLRSpecialized Crux Comp Shimano
Each bike is ranked against its own type on Quiver (road and gravel), 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 SLRSLR 6 AXS | Specialized Crux Comp ShimanoComp Shimano GRX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano GRX RX822-GS |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM Rival | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 820 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano 180mm CenterLock |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Terra Carbon |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
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